It began with the first, full-scale ground battle at Nakagusuku in central Okinawa. More than 5,500 people, about one-third of the village, eventually lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa.

On the east coast, near the northern tip of Okinawa, is the tiny village of Ada ... coloured koi carp streamers are hung across the Oku River to celebrate Children’s Day. In summer, children ...

Japanese police on the island of Okinawa arrested four sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Command over the weekend in Onna village. By Paul Szoldra Posted on Oct 29, 2019 11:56 PM EDT The ...

NAHA CITY, Okinawa — A U.S. airman charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor on Okinawa in December previously assaulted the girl at a convenience store earlier last year ...

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Within the lush beauty of Okinawa’s subtropical hills lies the village of Ogimi. Once we reach our destination, we find a ...

The Battle of Okinawa was one of the bloodiest and costliest of World War II in the Pacific. The United States needed a base to stage an invasion of mainland Japan. The island of Okinawa was the ...

We’re pleased to host the Maui Okinawan Festival once again, bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of Okinawa to the people ...

The invasion of Japan loomed. The Japanese military stationed about 100,000 troops on Okinawa, with the aim of preventing the invasion of the mainland. Narration Imperial Headquarters of the ...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Public outrage over recent allegations ... was charged with attempting to sexually assault a woman in Yomitan village on May 26. A court date has not been set.

KAHULUI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Maui Mall Village announced the return of the ... odori dancers and an interactive display of Okinawa culture on Maui. This free family-friendly event is presented ...

My experience with Vacation Village began in February 2024, I tried to arrange a trip to Florida for my mom’s 70th birthday. I tried booking a trip using my other timeshare with Holiday Inn ...