Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...

The American base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the ...

A wide gap exists between Okinawa Prefecture ... said the U.S. bases have not been reduced mainly because they “are necessary for the security of both Japan and the United States.” ...

After the battle, Okinawa served as a strategic base for the US military ... as a key foothold of the US military -- is unchanged even now. The United States and its Allies launched the massive ...

Hometown: Okinawa, Japan How long have you been working for the U.S. Army: Six years What other positions have you held with ...

Despite recently closing hundreds of bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States still maintains nearly 800 military bases ... protests have escalated in Okinawa, where there are still ...

In 2012, the U.S. announced a plan to relocate 9,000 Marines from Okinawa, where military bases are seen as a burden. Residents have complained about pollution, noise, and helicopter-related ...

NAHA—The opposition-controlled prefectural assembly is pressuring Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki over an outpost in the United States that has been used for lobbying on military base issues. The ...

This is the first time the Marines cut their head count on Okinawa as part of a deal between Washington and Tokyo to shrink ...

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa — Researchers ... including potential U.S. military activities, is difficult, particularly in populated areas. “Typically, at least in the United States, the ...

After the war, the US occupied Okinawa, converting large swathes of land into military bases ... Japan and weaken its alliance with the United States. “China is seeking multiple ways to drive ...