US military IDs sailor who allegedly killed Japanese woman; Marine commander asks for quiet mourning A Marine commander in Japan has asked troops in Okinawa to keep a low profile to show respect after a sailor allegedly stabbed a Japanese woman and then killed himself. April 15
Japan: Sailor kills woman, self in Okinawa U.S. Forces Japan said the Naval Criminal Investigative Service was working with local police to look into the deaths of a U.S. Navy sailor assigned to a Marine unit and an Okinawa resident. April 13
Why Okinawa’s governor says US Marine air base should move after referendum rejection The governor of Okinawa in southern Japan pushed Friday for three-way talks involving his prefecture, the central government and the U.S. on what steps to take following a referendum that rejected a relocation plan for an American military base. March 3
Why Okinawa’s governor wants Americans to stop a new US Marine Corps air base The bicultural, newly elected governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa plans to visit the United States with a message to the American people: Stop building a disputed military base and build peace instead. October 31, 2018
Okinawa’s new governor has a big problem: What to do about the U.S. military and its bases The son of a U.S. Marine faces opposition to the U.S. military presence on the island, and plans for a new U.S. air base. October 1, 2018
Critic of US military bases on Okinawa wins election for governor Denny Tamaki, who campaigned criticizing the American military presence on the southwestern Japanese islands of Okinawa, won the election for governor Sunday, defeating a ruling party-backed candidate pushing the status quo. September 30, 2018
Rape victim wants Japan to do more on US military crimes A woman who says she was raped by a U.S. sailor in Japan is demanding Tokyo do more to protect crime victims of U.S. military personnel stationed here. April 6, 2018
Marine AV-8 Harrier crashes off Okinawa; pilot ejects safely A U.S. Air Force helicopter recovered the Marine. September 22, 2016
Marine AV-8 Harrier crashes off Okinawa; pilot ejects safely A U.S. Air Force helicopter recovered the Marine. September 22, 2016
Sick U.S. sailors and Marines who blame radiation get support from Japan's ex-leader Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is collecting private donations for service members' medical care. September 7, 2016
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