Both Okinawa and the Uezu family have a long history of suffering and despair, even after the end of World War II in 1945. Uezu’s own struggles against hardship have taken him around the globe ...

U.S. Marines based in Okinawa Prefecture dumped water contaminated with a potentially dangerous chemical into the local sewage system on Aug. 26, raising a stink among central, prefectural and ...

Japan has not engaged in war since World War II, maintaining a pacifist stance under its post-war constitution. However, ...

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa — Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this critical U.S. installation may be the ...

Admiral Ira Nunn was known for bravery and dedication to duty. He was a decorated hero for his actions in the South Pacific ...

In the final days of World War II, an American soldier named Joseph "Benny" Kasser found an abandoned Japanese sword on a ...

Japan and the United States are arranging a late March meeting in Japan between Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to strengthen cooperation and discuss strategies ...

With rising political tensions, let's explore what might happen if Japan is attacked in war. How would the international ...

Four local Black men made history as members of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black unit to serve in the Marine Corps ...

Every day starts a new story. The brutal battle for Okinawa lasted three months. By comparison it took six months to secure ...

Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see. By The Learning Network A breakup? The end of a friendship? The ...

The B-32 only flew some recon missions and engaged in some skirmishes in the closing days of WWII before being retired and ...