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Katsuji Chinen, principal of Futenma No. 2 Elementary School in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, stands on its rooftop on Dec. 11. The U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma can be seen behind an evacuation center on the schoolyard. (Amane Shimazaki) GINOWAN, Okinawa Prefecture--Katsuji Chinen was deeply disturbed by the sight of elementary school pupils kicking around a ball without a care in the world. Chinen, the principal of Futenma No. 2 Elementary School, was in his office in early December when he heard the familiar buzzing of an approaching helicopter from the nearby U.S. Marine Corps Air ...

Woman’s corpse found at home after husband dies in traffic accident By Tokyo Reporter Staff on January 1, 2021 OKINAWA (TR) – The corpse of a woman was found in her residence in Uruma City on Monday after her husband was involved in a fatal traffic accident, police said, reports NHK (Dec. 30). At just past 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, police found Harue Higa, 66, dead inside the residence in the Iribaru area. She had slash wounds to the face. The day before, Higa’s husband, aged in his 60s, was involved in traffic incident on National Route 329 at the Ishikawa Bypass. In that accident, the hus...

JAPAN LOOKS AT NEW BASE RELOCATION OPTION Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 00:00 Futenma troops would move to new Okinawa site By Therese Hart HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, ) – The Japanese government has conveyed to the United States that Tokyo will not go through with an existing plan to relocate a U.S. Marine base in Okinawa. Citing several Japanese-U.S. sources, Kyodo News reported that Japan has now begun considering in earnest an alternative plan to reclaim an area between the U.S. Navy facility on White Beach in Uruma and Tsuken Island off the main island of Ok...

As we approach the end of 2020, many of us are itching for a bit more freedom. With telework on the rise and winter on the way, there has never been a better time to spread our wings and migrate south to the subtropical haven of Okinawa. From picturesque beaches to that laid-back island vibe, it’s the perfect place to balance wellness and work. Take your time to unplug and relax, knowing that you are never far from the nearest plug — for when you have to take that unnecessarily long video conference call. Starting from either Okinawa Main Island or Ishigaki — both of which have convenie...