Okinawa, a Small Island Caught Between Big Powers
Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...
U.S. Marines Start to Leave Japan, Decades Behind Schedule
The American base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the ...
Exploring Nature And History In Kyushu, Japan
Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...
5 Great Walking Tours In Japan For 2025
Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...
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China warship activity near Japan's southwest islands triples in 3 years
TOKYO -- Chinese military vessels sailed through waters around Japan's southwestern islands 68 times in 2024, more than ...
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Sabah urges Japan to lift travel ban on islands off Semporna
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has called on Japan to review its travel ban on islands off Semporna, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pic). She said the request was ...
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Japan Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile for Island Defense in Pacific
According to the Japanese Defense Ministry, the island defense missile began mass production in fiscal year 2023, which ran from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The Japanese Defense Ministry ...
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Japan family registry to OK listing of Taiwan as place of origin
The Justice Ministry said Monday it will allow Taiwanese who marry a Japanese to list the individual's place of origin as ...