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Okinawa prefecture and two towns adjacent to Kadena Air Base have made formal protests to U.S. and Japanese authorities after ...

The 43rd Okinawan Festival will feature performances of Okinawan dance, karate, taiko and music by local groups and special guests from Okinawa.

Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the day when President Harry Truman announced Japan's intention to surrender.

After six long and bloody years of conflict, the Second World War finally ended 80 years ago today (Friday, August 15).

Okinawa, with the rich culture that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom, offers the pleasure of tasting dishes and drinks ...