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Marines, Japanese forces prepare for amphibious warfare on Okinawa
An hourlong amphibious landing by U.S. Marines and Japanese troops over the weekend served as the “key bilateral training ...
The Associated Press on MSN8d
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep
Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, commander of Fleet Air Wing 5 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, says his group’s mission ...
USNI News2d
U.S. Starts Two Pacific Submarine Drills, Chinese Surface Group Operating Near Australia
The U.S. Navy began anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises in Hawaii and Guam on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a Chinese and a Russian ...
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String of anti-base protests brings suspended sentence for Okinawa woman
A woman opposed to U.S. military presence on Okinawa was convicted in a Japanese court recently on 16 counts related to her ...
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JASDF scrambles jets after first sighting of Chinese GJ-2 drone near Okinawa
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter jets upon spotting China’s GJ-2 armed drone near Okinawa for the first time.
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Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan
A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, Okinawa has some of the ...
Here’s what spring training looks like in Japan
Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans ...
3 destinations popular with European vacationers that haven't drawn American crowds yet
European travelers often check out different destinations than Americans. Give these three a shot to vacation like our ...
TaiwanPlus on MSN1d
U.S. and Japan Wrap Up 'Iron Fist 2025' Military Exercises - TaiwanPlus News
Japan and the U.S. are wrapping up military drills in Okinawa, not far from Taiwan. With shaky foreign commitment from the U.S., Japan is looking to fill gaps in the region’s security.