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China Daily5h
Okinawa calls for peace at memorial event
ITOMAN, Japan — "Money should be spent on rice, not missiles," Kunio Aragaki, a resident in Okinawa, told Xinhua News Agency ...
Okinawa marks 80 years since end of one of harshest WWII battles with pledge to share tragic history
Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island.
US, Japan mark 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was the bloodiest fight in the Pacific theater in World War II, with tens of thousands killed across ...
A reopened nuke launch site in Okinawa reveals a dark legacy
The tranquil village of Onna is one of Okinawa's most beautiful spots. Scenic beaches, dramatic rock formations and lavish ...
RTÉ Ireland23h
Japanese volunteer searches Okinawa for WWII remains
Trekking through mud and rocks in Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken reached a slope of ground where human ...
The Japan Times1d
Okinawa locals wary as SDF presence grows amid China threat
The SDF buildup has spurred concerns across the political spectrum in Okinawa, and many residents remain deeply worried over ...
Stars and Stripes2d
Okinawans reflect on tragedy of war 80 years after bloody WWII battle
Thousands filled Peace Memorial Park on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa.
‘Frog Fathers’ — the birth of the Navy SEALs and how the Battle of Okinawa shaped them
A group of special operations vets retrace the Battle of Okinawa, following in the footsteps of the forefathers of today’s Navy SEALs.
Stars Insider on MSN22m
Is the Okinawa diet the key to a long life?
The Okinawa diet is named after the traditional eating habits of the people on Japan's Okinawa island. The diet is typically ...