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Military · Okinawa

Okinawa a reluctant host for US troops 80 years after WWII

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Okinawa resident Hiromasa Iha can still recall the screams of his classmates and teachers after a US military jet crashed into his elementary school, killing 18 people more than six decades ago.See the Story

Ishigaki · Ishigaki

Ishigaki Mayor Nakayama Re-Elected for Fifth Term, Defeating Newcomer in One-on-One Battle (Kyodo News)

The Okinawa Prefecture Ishigaki City Mayor election, which followed the passing of a no-confidence motion, saw the results of voting on the 17th. In his re-election, independent former mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama (58) (endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito) won a one-on-one battle against independent newcomer Yoshiyuki Toita (55), a former city council member, and was re-elected for the fifth time.See the Story

Okinawa · Okinawa

"Where Did the u.s. Military Land?" Quiz to Learn About the Battle of Okinawa. Naha Women's Center Holds Parent-Child Lecture Introducing Testimonies of the Tsushima Maru Incident. "I Want You to Think About Why You Are Trying to Convey This information."

[80 years since the end of the war] [Naha] On July 26th, the Naha Women's Center in Naha City held its first "Parent-Child Okinawa Battle Lecture" at the center in Mekari, hoping that many parents and children would learn about the Battle of Okinawa during the summer vacation to mark 80 years since the end of the war. Fifteen elementary and junior high school students and their parents participated, learning about the Tsushima-Maru incident and …Read Article

Chess and War | Big Strings and Small Strings | Okinawa Times + Plus

There is a saying that goes, "He who says he understands chess understands nothing." Even for someone who only knows how the pieces move, this proverb teaches us the depths of truth. "Chess is one long regret" is also a very meaningful saying. Azerbaijan and Armenia, former Soviet republics that have been in territorial dispute for over 30 years, have signed a joint declaration towards peace.Chess · Okinawa Read Article

Emphasis on the Importance of Not Being Arrogant: Kitano Lectures at the Okinawa Branch of the Meiji University Alumni Association | Okinawa Times + Plus

The Okinawa branch of the Meiji University Alumni Association (branch chief: Hiroaki Yonaha) held a public lecture at the Pacific Hotel Okinawa in Naha City on the 16th. Alumni Association president and doctor of engineering, Masaru Kitano (83), gave a lecture titled "The Teachings of the Kitano Family."Naha · Naha Read Article

Regional Bus Promotion: "N Bus Festival" in Nanjo with Live Music on Board; Passengers Enthusiastically Enjoying Folk Songs on the 24th and Again on the 28th of Next Month | Okinawa Times + Plus

[Nanjo] The "N Bus Festival," an event to raise awareness of the community bus "N Bus" that departs and arrives at Nanjo City Hall, was held in the city on the 10th. The event included a tour of a special route that is not usually taken, while enjoying live folk music on board.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Two Sexual Minority Couples Hold Wedding Ceremony; Bridal Mode Academy Students Plan to Create a Society Where People Can Live True to Themselves | Okinawa Times + Plus

We want to spread understanding of diverse forms of love. The wedding ceremony and reception for two LGBTQ+ (sexual minority) couples, planned and run by students from Okinawa Bridal Mode Gakuen (Chatan Town, Principal Noriko Arakaki), was held on the 2nd at Erisrina Nishihara Hills Garden in Nishihara Town.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Supporting Middle-Aged Job Hunters: Joint Company Information Session in Naha on the 20th | Okinawa Times + Plus

Good Job Center Okinawa will hold a "Joint Company Information Session to Support the Middle Generation" for people in their mid-30s to 60s at the center in Izumizaki, Naha City from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on the 20th. There will also be a "Job Consultation Booth" where people in their 60s and older can get advice on their job-hunting worries. Reservations are required in advance for both events.Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Nakayama Prevents Conservative Vote Split; Reasons for Victory and Defeat: Toita's Lack of Preparation Impacts

Former Mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama, who was automatically removed from office midway through his fourth term after receiving a vote of no confidence from the city council, has returned to the mayoralty. Early voting was lower than in the previous mayoral election in 2022, resulting in a lack of excitement in the election. However, he managed to expand his support through cooperation between the LDP and Komeito, as well as the backing of businesses …Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

Yonabaru Welcomes Brazilian National Team; Women's Volleyball Powerhouse Holds Training Camp in Town; Cheers in Portuguese | Okinawa Times + Plus

[Yonabaru] In preparation for the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship to be held in Thailand, the Brazilian national team held a training camp at the Yonabaru Town Tourism Exchange Facility on the 12th and 13th. The team is ranked second in the world and is a strong team. This is the first time that a world-class volleyball team has held a training camp in the town.Volleyball · Okinawa Read Article

Nakayama Certain to Win Fifth Term in Ishigaki Mayoral Election in Okinawa (Kyodo News)

Nakayama certain to win fifth term in Ishigaki mayoral election in Okinawa Prefecture Anonymous (Unverified User) 2025/08/17(Sun)Okinawa · Okinawa Read Article

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Okinawa a reluctant host for US troops 80 years after WWII

Ishigaki Mayor Nakayama Re-Elected for Fifth Term, Defeating Newcomer in One-on-One Battle (Kyodo News)

"Where Did the u.s. Military Land?" Quiz to Learn About the Battle of Okinawa. Naha Women's Center Holds Parent-Child Lecture Introducing Testimonies of the Tsushima Maru Incident. "I Want You to Think About Why You Are Trying to Convey This information."

Chess and War | Big Strings and Small Strings | Okinawa Times + Plus

Emphasis on the Importance of Not Being Arrogant: Kitano Lectures at the Okinawa Branch of the Meiji University Alumni Association | Okinawa Times + Plus

Regional Bus Promotion: "N Bus Festival" in Nanjo with Live Music on Board; Passengers Enthusiastically Enjoying Folk Songs on the 24th and Again on the 28th of Next Month | Okinawa Times + Plus

Two Sexual Minority Couples Hold Wedding Ceremony; Bridal Mode Academy Students Plan to Create a Society Where People Can Live True to Themselves | Okinawa Times + Plus

Supporting Middle-Aged Job Hunters: Joint Company Information Session in Naha on the 20th | Okinawa Times + Plus

Nakayama Prevents Conservative Vote Split; Reasons for Victory and Defeat: Toita's Lack of Preparation Impacts

Yonabaru Welcomes Brazilian National Team; Women's Volleyball Powerhouse Holds Training Camp in Town; Cheers in Portuguese | Okinawa Times + Plus

Nakayama Certain to Win Fifth Term in Ishigaki Mayoral Election in Okinawa (Kyodo News)

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Chess and War | Big Strings and Small Strings | Okinawa Times + Plus

Emphasis on the Importance of Not Being Arrogant: Kitano Lectures at the Okinawa Branch of the Meiji University Alumni Association | Okinawa Times + Plus

Regional Bus Promotion: "N Bus Festival" in Nanjo with Live Music on Board; Passengers Enthusiastically Enjoying Folk Songs on the 24th and Again on the 28th of Next Month | Okinawa Times + Plus

Two Sexual Minority Couples Hold Wedding Ceremony; Bridal Mode Academy Students Plan to Create a Society Where People Can Live True to Themselves | Okinawa Times + Plus

Supporting Middle-Aged Job Hunters: Joint Company Information Session in Naha on the 20th | Okinawa Times + Plus

Nakayama Prevents Conservative Vote Split; Reasons for Victory and Defeat: Toita's Lack of Preparation Impacts

Yonabaru Welcomes Brazilian National Team; Women's Volleyball Powerhouse Holds Training Camp in Town; Cheers in Portuguese | Okinawa Times + Plus

Nakayama Certain to Win Fifth Term in Ishigaki Mayoral Election in Okinawa (Kyodo News)