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 ...

there is no way to allow a new U.S. military base to be built in Japan. The presence of U.S. bases should be reduced in Okinawa Prefecture. Japan is overly dependent on 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 ...

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.” ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...