Okinawa: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

News •

Okinawa governor calls for review of U.S.-Japan troops pact in wake of woman's murder • Nov. 9, 2026, 5:37 AM ET (CBS)

US Marine killed in training incident in Japan, military says investigation underway • Nov. 4, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Japan indicts U.S. Marine over Okinawa killing • Oct. 26, 2026, 1:22 PM ET (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Japan and U.S. kick off joint military drills defending southwestern islands as tensions rise • Oct. 19, 2026, 1:13 PM ET (Fortune)

US Forces Launch Japan Patrols to ‘Reduce Risk’ After Marine Murder Arrest • Oct. 16, 2026, 2:21 PM ET (Newsweek)

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Okinawa Island: Onna

Antique map from 1902 showing the southern part of Japan, the Liu-Kiu (Ryukyu) Islands, and Formosa (Taiwan), with an inset highlighting the Bonin and Sulphur Islands. The map details island names, major towns, and marks locations of active volcanoes during the 19th century.

World War II: Okinawa

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