Paradise Turned Frontline: How Japan’s Yonaguni Island Became a Fortress Amid Chinese Threats
The island's militarization has divided residents—some welcome the economic boost, while others fear losing Yonaguni’s peaceful identity. The region has witnessed Chinese military provocations, ...
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Marines add combat team to littoral regiment on Okinawa
Col. Peter Eltringham, right, commander of the 12 Marine Littoral Regiment, congratulates Lt. Col. Jacob Godby on assuming ...
The rattle of Okinawa: Chinese drones probe Japan’s defences
Japan’s air force scrambled jets to shadow the drones, which analysts believe were probing Tokyo’s military readiness and ...
Japan on high alert as China ramps up activities near Taiwan
A Chinese buoy placed south of Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost point located just 111km from Taiwan, is now a simmering ...
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Japanese police hold US service member on alleged bar assault
A U.S. service member from Sasebo Naval Base in Japan may face assault charges based on suspicion he hit a man with a mug ...
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Okinawa’s Itoman High School Students Visit Washington State
Nine students and a teacher from Okinawa’s Itoman High School visited Washington state on January 22-28. Their itinerary included experiencing American school life and culture through classroom visits ...
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Japanese Self-Defence Force, US forces conduct joint drill; Iron Fist Exercises continue in Okinawa
Taking place amid China’s growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the drill was aimed at strengthening the two ...