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With more than 500 years of history as part of Okinawa’s unique culture, the liquor Awamori has evolved and found a loyal fan base in and...
Do we want Okinawa to go the way of Ukraine? China will see the opportunity when Japan and the US weaken their defense measures.
Filmed in Okinawa, “Miracle City Koza” miraculously made its way to the screen on the reversion anniversary after being postponed three times.
“We will not let the deaths of the many people who died because of the war go to waste, but will continue to deepen our understanding...
Japan is still unable to revise its Constitution, which was created while it had no sovereignty ー even though sovereignty was restored 70 years ago.
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B. League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
There is particular concern over the increase in cases near US military bases across the country.
Native to Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the endangered animal is one of only two native wildcats in Japan — with the other being the Tsushima...
Don’t expect real world effects anytime soon. The Japanese still need to study revising laws to permit the Marines to deploy. And then they will have...
Military readiness depends on how American military leaders treat their local base employees and Japanese partners, and it needs fixing now.
The incident follows the eruption of a submarine volcano in August this year, which has sent large masses of the floating stones toward the Japanese coastline.