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 ...

Okinawa is a mirror that reflects the flaws and poverty of politics in Japan. Do political leaders develop policies while paying serious attention to public opinion? Do they heed dissenting voices ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The United States has around 30,000 active troops ... In other words, we should pursue the ideal of reducing the burden of military bases [in Okinawa], while promoting diplomatic efforts to ...

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 ...