The rape and murder of a Japanese woman by a former US marine led to protests against US military presence on Okinawa island.

NAHA—After more than half a century, a “glue” that has united Okinawa prefectural residents is losing its grip.

Kiyoko Tokashiki recalls braving the pouring rain in a park in 1972 to protest the reversion of Okinawa to Japan while U.S.

On May 17, 2026, in Okinawa, Japan, @KssdKyushu shared a video showing a protest near Gate 2 of Kadena Air Base. In the video, activists gather along the roadway leading to the base entrance while ...

Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Vitalie Ciubotaru In Japan, there are 76 exclusive-use U.S. military bases, hosted at the ...

Young people singing and dancing, chants of “No war!” and posters reading “Don’t change Article 9” have accompanied tens of ...