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US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa in Japan to Guam under plan agreed 12 years ago

U.S. Marines have begun a partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to reduce the heavy burden of American troop presence on the southern Japanese island

The Independent UK

Japan's Hybrid-Helicopter Fleet Cleared For Operations After Incident

Japan's hybrid-helicopter military aircraft fleet resumes operations after a V-22 Osprey incident due to human error. Safety concerns raised in Okinawa.

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Shells To Surfboards: How Wildlife Has Adapted To Plastic

A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon.

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Blue Zones offered hope as real-life fountains of youth – new research says they can be explained by comically flawed data

Five regions of the planet were claimed to hold the key to living past 100. Research by Dr Saul Newman of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing shows the truth isn’t that simple, writes Kevin E G Perry

The Independent UK

US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the strategic island in Japan’s far south

The Independent UK

Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa

Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.

Al Jazeera

Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure

Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recently been made public

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US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa

The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’

The Independent UK

US air force member charged with kidnapping and rape of teen in Okinawa

Brennon Washington, 25, invited girl to speak to him in his car and then drove to her residence, indictment says

The Guardian - US

Japan Alerts Okinawa Residents Of North Korea Missile Launch

Japan issues alert after detecting possible North Korea missile launch near Okinawa island, urging residents to seek shelter. Ongoing tensions in the regio...

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North Korea Launches Missile, Japan Alerts Okinawa Residents

North Korea's missile launch into the sea raises regional security concerns. Stay updated on the situation.

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Britain's 'most expensive cup of coffee' being sold for eye-watering £265 at Mayfair bar

Speciality coffee bar Shot sourced the drink from the Japanese island of Okinawa

Evening Standard

Okinawa feels impact of U.S. and Japan military shifts

Okinawa, which sits closer to China than to Japan's main islands, is the focus of U.S. and Japanese efforts to beef up defenses in Japan's southwest islands.

WEKU

Flights Resume At Naha Airport After Tsunami Warning Downgraded

Naha Airport in Japan's Okinawa island resumes operations after tsunami warning. Flights have resumed as small tsunami waves did not reach the airport.

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No Casualties Or Damage Reported In Japan After Taiwan Earthquake

Japan reports no casualties or damage after Taiwan earthquake triggers small tsunami waves in Okinawa. Tsunami warnings downgraded to advisory.

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Tsunami Warning Downgraded For Miyakojima And Okinawa Islands

Japan's Meteorological Agency downgrades tsunami warning to advisory for Miyakojima and Okinawa islands after earthquake. Importance of vigilance and prepa...

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Flights Suspended In Japan Due To Tsunami Warnings

Japan Airlines suspends flights to Okinawa and Kagoshima regions in response to tsunami warnings, ensuring passenger and crew safety.

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Taiwan earthquake: search for survivors continues into night after nine people killed in quake – as it happened

More than 100 people still trapped around Hualien; fatalities include three hikers and a van driver

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Al Jazeera

At least nine dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strong earthquake

Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.

WEKU

A family found centuries-old Japanese art stolen during WWII in their attic

Troves of artifacts were stolen from Japan during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Over 20 pieces of looted items were found in the attic of a Massachusetts home.

The Guardian - US

FBI returns 22 looted artifacts to Japan after discovery in Massachusetts attic

Investigation of items that were stolen during the Okinawa battle began after family discovered them in late father’s belongings

Evening Standard

Why Japan is the ultimate destination for 2024

Japan is never a bad idea. From the tropical islands of Okinawa to the temples of Kyoto and Tokyo's world-leading hotel scene, Alicia Miller has your guide

The Independent UK

Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition

Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base on Okinawa despite protests by island residents that it tramples on their rights

International Business Times

'Life In Danger': Hong Kong Independence Advocate Decries Police Pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among the youngest people in Hong Kong to be convicted under…

The Independent UK

A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

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