Okinawa is described by travellers as the ... Families have raved about the destination online and rated it a 'must-see' five ...

meeting with Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki. It is unusual for a defense minister not to visit the island, which shoulders the burden of a heavy U.S. military presence, immediately after taking ...

(Mainichi/Hiroshi Higa) The Japanese and U.S. governments must accelerate efforts to ensure that the burden on Okinawa Prefecture, where many U.S. military bases are concentrated, is reduced.