Two Japanese men in gray stand on a stone path and look down at a tablet next to a tripod in front of a dark marble monument engraved with lines of names in white.

Searchable 3D map highlights names of US casualties at WWII Battle of Okinawa

A Japanese firm has created an interactive website where families of U.S. troops killed during the Battle of Okinawa can see their loved ones’ names on the island’s Cornerstone of Peace memorial.

Rumors of troop reduction generate mixed reactions on Okinawa

The news hit the island like a supertyphoon.

Tales of strange sightings, noises at Building 2283 spook Kadena Air Base

Each year during the week leading up to Halloween, Building 2283 on Kadena Air Base becomes a focal point for tour groups visiting spooky sites on Okinawa.

Okinawa Marines tune in to war on terrorism

Human eyes need a few seconds to adjust to the darkness inside the metal box.

Okinawa Marines give $2,000 to children's home

Okinawa Marines gave $2,000 to a local children’s home Tuesday and told the kids to take a hike.

As Okinawa landfill space dwindles, recycling is urged

In two years, Okinawa could run out of landfill space for trash disposal, military officials warned last week. The prognosis has base leaders urging residents to recycle.

Kadena Air Base hosts Special Olympics

Kadena’s annual Special Olympics is typically a big event.