The burden of hosting U.S. military bases continues to be a serious issue for Okinawa, even half a century after its return to Japan. Fifty years after Okinawa was returned to Japan’s control ...

Younger Okinawans have become more tolerant of U.S. military bases stationed ... “It’s unfair that U.S. bases in Japan are concentrated in Okinawa,” than those who don’t think so.

The snack bar’s proprietress was also concerned about COVID-19 outbreaks occurring at U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture. “Is Schwab OK?” she asked. Kayou said about the U.S ...

Eric Smith said the planned transfer of Okinawa-based ... December joint-military statement, contributing up to $2.8 billion for infrastructure projects at Camp Blaz, Naval Base Guam and Andersen ...

[Reuters] Public sentiment toward U.S. military bases on the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa appears to be changing, amid growing tensions with China and the shock of Russia's 2022 invasion ...