US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that US efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing US military operation against the Islamic Republic. Hegseth made the remarks during a press briefing on the military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," which kicked off in coordination with Israel on Saturday. "As it pertains to other countries ... they don't really bear on the c

There are destinations you visit - and others that redefine your pace. Okinawa clearly belongs to the second category.

For many years, the US has been planning to reduce its footprint in southern Japan and move thousands of Marines to places like Hawaii and Australia. But some experts urge a change in strategy amid threats facing Taiwan.

Okinawa's anti-base alliance, a dominant force in the region's politics for nearly a decade, is struggling after a significant election defeat, raising questions about its future.

Students from Okinawa visited Hokkaido to learn about four islands seized by Soviet forces over 80 years ago, which former Japanese residents are still unable to return to.

South Korea’s national baseball on Sunday team wrapped up their final scrimmage in Okinawa and traveled to Osaka ahead of the World Baseball Classic for a pair of official pre-WBC games against…

A decades-long plan by the US and Japan to relocate a controversial US airbase in Okinawa is encountering significant challenges and turbulence.

Through conferences, films and publications, international scholars and journalists are building bridges with Okinawan communities and amplifying the voices of local residents.

Easy Japanese news in translation: Okinawa island celebrates New Year based on old calendar  毎日新聞

The US Department of Defense has stated that the Futenma Air Base in Okinawa will not be returned unless Japan selects a longer alternative runway, addressing concerns about reduced operational capability due to a shorter runway at the planned relocation site.