‘Cocoon — One Summer of Girlhood’ Review: Patriotic Sacrifices

The animated film is inspired by the real-life events of the Himeyuri Corps, who were mobilized, and then abandoned, in ...
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American tourist accused of setting Okinawa hotel fire where Marine helped rescue guests

An American tourist faces arson and attempted murder charges for an Okinawa hotel fire wherein a Marine helped rescue guests.
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Air Force moves to ease Okinawa housing shortage as families wait weeks for homes

Military families arriving on Okinawa are spending an average of three to five weeks searching for homes amid a tight housing ...
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Camp Foster hosts exhibition soccer match with the community

Members of Okinawa City Female Soccer Club and Fuega Football Club pose for a group photo after an exhibition soccer match at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2026. Status of Forces Agreement ...
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Two high-level Fort Myers Beach government employees placed on administrative leave

Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay has placed two of his most senior underlings on administrative leave as part of a review of the procurement practices for certain grants and contracts.
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Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

Typhoon Dolphin has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured at least five people after hitting Japan's Okinawa island on Saturday. Flights to and from Okinawa's main airport - Naha ...