Long before U.S. military bases lined its shores, the islands known today as Okinawa were once the independent Ryukyu Kingdom ...

A string of incidents over the years involving American troops and base personnel, including sexual assault cases, have ...

This monumental win sent waves of joy throughout the prefecture, with residents coming together to celebrate a moment that united the community like never before. A Collective Pause: Roads Empty in ...

Okinawa resident Hiromasa Iha can still recall the screams of his classmates and teachers after a US military jet crashed ...

Most people head to Okinawa for its pristine beaches and relaxing resorts, but now there’s an exciting new reason to visit ...