Okinawa
Isotope test reveals WWII remains found on Okinawa are likely American
Japanese scientists using an improved method of analysis recently identified a third set of remains as likely those of an American service member who fought on Okinawa during World War II.
Japanese think tank argues for moving Marines off Okinawa
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit could leave Okinawa without sacrificing its value as a security provider in the Asia-Pacific, a Japanese think tank said following a study of alternatives to building a new runway opposed by the island’s governor.
Obama, Abe to discuss Okinawa crime prior to summit
President Barack Obama and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will discuss the case of a U.S. civilian suspected of murder on Okinawa prior to the G7 economic summit in Ise-shima, a Japan foreign ministry official said Tuesday.
Kennedy: Okinawa move still ‘best of any other plan considered’
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy reiterated support for ongoing efforts to relocate a Marine base on Okinawa and advocated for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, during a press conference Thursday.
Japan mulls subsidies to areas near planned Okinawa Marine runway
Three districts near the construction site of a contentious Marine runway in Okinawa will receive direct federal subsidies of a yet-to-be-determined amount in what may be a government bid to soften protests over the project.
6 Marines on Okinawa arrested for drinking-driving in just over a week
The Marine Corps in just over a week has been hit by a rash of criminal allegations — mostly drinking-and-driving incidents — a marked jump in incidents following more than two years of relative calm.
Politics play role in Tokyo's reaction to US crime on Okinawa
A servicemember who drives drunk and injures someone in the United States would likely get prosecuted and possibly become the subject of a brief news story.