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US uses farmers markets to foster ties at bases in Japan

As the United States and Japan further strengthen their military alliance, they’ve turned to farmers markets to foster friendlier ties between American military bases and their Japanese neighbors

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

Emperor visits Okinawa for 1st time since enthronement

The Emperor and Empress visited Okinawa on Saturday for the first time since the Emperor's accession to the throne.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 22, 2022

As China threatens Taiwan, Okinawa braces for war - Roll Call

Worries abound in Okinawa about being dragged into a conflict with China, given the massive U.S. military footprint there.

Roll Call · Oct 19, 2022

Okinawa reelects governor opposing heavy US troop presence

Okinawa’s incumbent governor who opposes an ongoing U.S. Marine base relocation forced by Japan’s central government and calls for a further reduction of American troops on the southern island has secured his reelection

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

Voters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday, turning their backs on Japan's central government and national ruling party despite being on the front lines should conflict with China erupt over Taiwan.

Reuters · Sep 11, 2022

Focus on base, economy issues

Key issues in the Okinawa gubernatorial election campaign that kicked off Thursday are the transfer of the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station from Ginowan to Nago and measures to boost the local economy, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 25, 2022

On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict

Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022

Japan urges ‘highest level of vigilance’ as Omicron subvariant drives record Covid surge

People in Okinawa asked to avoid non-essential outings amid new wave of infections driven by highly transmissible BA.5

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2022

'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead

The comic artist was discovered off the coast of Nago, Okinawa, Japan, wearing snorkeling gear. First published in 1996, the series he created became a worldwide sensation.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

Kazuki Takahashi death: Yu-Gi-Oh! creator found dead in sea, aged 60

Takahashi was found wearing snorkelling gear in the sea near Nago in Okinawa

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022