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4 Japanese soldiers injured in a facility explosion

Munitions facility explosion injures 4 Japanese soldiers at US base on Okinawa

An explosion occurred at the northern section of a munitions storage area on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, according to the Air Force.

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Explosion at US Pacific Air Base in Okinawa leaves 4 injured

At least four people have been injured following an explosion near a U.S. military air base in Japan. Local and defense ministry officials said that four Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (SFD) members suffered slight injuries following the incident at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa on Monday.

Las Vegas Sun · 4d

Explosion at a US air base in southern Japan injures 4 Japanese soldiers

Japanese officials say an explosion at a storage site for unexploded ordnance at a U.S. military base on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa injured four Japanese soldiers

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Everything I ate in Okinawa—and why you should, too

Okinawa is often celebrated for its beaches and its laid-back island lifestyle. But, what doesn’t get nearly enough airtime?

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Scoot to launch flights to Okinawa, Labuan Bajo in wake of Jetstar Asia's exit

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost carrier Scoot will increase flight frequencies across their networks and ...

Emperor’s visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family’s close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to pray for the war dead ahead of the 80th anniversary marking ...

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Prosecutors seek 10 years in prison for US Marine accused of Okinawa assault

Prosecutors called for a 10-year prison sentence for Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, a U.S. Marine accused of strangling and ...

PEOPLE IN OKINAWA FACE DILEMMA

June marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, a fierce ground battle fought in Japan during World War Two. Okinawa currently hosts the majority of US forces based in Japan. Heightened ...

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Junglia Okinawa theme park shown to press

Covering about 60 hectares, the park sits between the city of Nago and the village of Nakijin and was designed around the ...

The Business Times17h

SIA Group to ramp up flights post-Jetstar Asia exit; Scoot to take over Okinawa, Labuan Bajo routes

SINGAPORE] National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget arm, Scoot, will ramp up flights to various Asian ...

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UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA: Women and Teens on the Frontline

The final stages of World War II... The islands of Okinawa turned into a theater of war the United States military called "hell." The Battle of Okinawa claimed the lives of at least 120,000 islanders.