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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Okinawa Prefecture, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,643stories have been published about Okinawa Prefecture which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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United Nations · Okinawa

In Remembering Japan's Final WWII Battle, Okinawans Reflect on Peace

41% Left coverage: 29 sources

More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle.See the Story

Archaeology · Okinawa

Bone collectors: searching for WWII remains in Okinawa

46% Right coverage: 24 sources

Trekking through mud and rocks in Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken reached a slope of ground where human remains have lain forgotten since World War II.See the Story

Asia · Okinawa

U.S. Military Apologizes over Okinawa Sexual Assault Case

34% Center coverage: 6 sources

This is the first direct apology from the U.S. military to the Okinawa Prefectural Government for a series of sexual crimes committed by U.S. servicemen in the prefecture.See the Story

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Okinawa Shogaku, a Selected Team, Advances to the Quarterfinals of the High School Baseball Regional Tournament, Enagic Also Advances (Kyodo News)

On the 5th, regional tournaments for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship were held in various locations. In Okinawa, Okinawa Shogaku, a team that participated in this spring's selection tournament, beat Shuri 7-0, and Enagic Sports, also a team that participated in the selection tournament, beat Yaeyama 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.Baseball · OkinawaSee the Story

Residents Evacuated After Unexploded Ordnance Found in Garden

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Residents were evacuated after unexploded ordnance was found in a gardenOkinawa · OkinawaSee the Story

"Soul Kanagana Festival" Held at Peace Memorial Park; Protests Around the Venue; "Don't Sing Loudly at the Memorial Site"; Music Event in Mabuni, Itoman

The general incorporated association "Waon" held a concert called "Chimukanaga Festival" at the Peace Memorial Park in Mabuni, Itoman City on the 5th. The organizers' comments drew criticism for "distorting the reality of the Battle of Okinawa," leading to the prefecture and Itoman City canceling their sponsorship one after another, and some citizens protested around the venue.Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

Okinawa's Railway Introduction Difficult to Make Profitable - Demand Forecasts Fall Due to Population Decline - Cabinet Office Survey | Okinawa Times + Plus

[Tokyo] The Cabinet Office has released the results of a 2024 survey on the introduction of rail to Okinawa. The cost-benefit ratio (B/C), which indicates profitability for the route connecting Itoman and Nago, did not reach 1, the benchmark for project implementation. The reasons for this are the decline in demand forecasts due to the decline in Okinawa's population and the soaring construction costs.Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

Pure White that Stands Out Against the Greenery: Beautiful Star-Shaped Flowers Herald the Arrival of Summer in Ginowan, Okinawa

[Ginowan] White Mussaenda flowers are in bloom at Irijobaru Pocket Park, located halfway between the entrance to Nodake Ashibinaa Park in Nodake, Ginowan City and Tobomata, Nakagusuku Village. Their pure white color stands out among the greenery, delighting walkers and strollers. Native to tropical regions, they are also known as Konronka (Kunlun flower), and signal the arrival of summer.Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

[Yorozu Support Center Karte @ Okinawa] Want to Secure and Retain Employees? Reduce Work Burden with It | Yorozu Support Center Karte @ Okinawa | Okinawa Times + Plus

[Yorozu Support Center Karte @ Okinawa] CASE 536 [Consultation] We operate multiple certified childcare centers, licensed nurseries, and corporate-led childcare facilities, but the retention rate of young staff is low, with many of them suddenly quitting at once. What can we do to retain our staff and develop them based on their career plans?Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Intercourse without Consent, Committing Lewd Acts on Woman in Her 20s, Okinawa Police Station

On the 4th, the Okinawa Police Department made an emergency arrest of an unemployed man (25) from Yomitan Village on suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse and non-consensual indecent assault. He admitted to hugging the woman, but denied the charges of sexual intercourse, saying "there was consent."Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

Fukugi Accessories Are Popular for Couples' Anniversaries and 60th Birthday Celebrations, Etc. "Blessring" in Ginowan City, Okinawa | Okinawa's Shining Star Company!

[Okinawa's Shining Star Company!] (145) BLESSRING Located in Mashiki, Ginowan City, BLESSRING is a bridal ring specialty store that operates by appointment only. Representative Aya Goya designs and sells accessories with motifs of Minsa, stone paving, and Ryusou, which have long been popular in Okinawa. Among them, the Fukugi series is gaining popularity.Okinawa · OkinawaRead Article

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