The father of a female student who died in a capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, is seeking a full investigation and answers. It has been revealed that the vessel involved in the accident was sailing an unusual route on the day it overturned.

Thirty years after an initial agreement, the Futenma base site in Okinawa's Ginowan city has still not been returned to Japan. Tokyo and Washington had initially stated that the return would be realized within five to seven years of the agreement.

A school operator will be investigated following a fatal boat accident in Okinawa where two vessels carrying students capsized near land reclamation work for a U.S. military base.

Japan observes the 30th anniversary of the agreement with the US to return the Futenma Air Base in Okinawa, with the Chief Cabinet Secretary reiterating the government's commitment to its earliest possible relocation to Henoko.

A solitary mangrove tree on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa has become a notable natural landmark, creating picturesque views for visitors.

Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for localized heavy rain in Okinawa, Amami, and the Izu Islands due to an unstable atmosphere. Residents are advised to be cautious of landslides, flooding, and rising river levels.

The father of a female student who died in a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, has started sharing information online, expressing his feelings and doubts about the school's response.

Following a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of a high school student and the captain, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held a meeting where members demanded clarification of responsibility. The Ministry of Education plans to issue a nationwide notice to ensure safety in off-campus activities.

Japanese police have referred a former Al-Qaeda leader, currently imprisoned in the US, for prosecution in connection with a 1994 Philippine Airlines bombing near Okinawa that killed a Japanese passenger, concluding the investigation.

A new bird species, named 'Tokara Mushikui,' has been confirmed in Japan's Tokara Islands, marking the first discovery of a new bird species in the country in 45 years since the Okinawa Rail.

An accident off Henoko, Okinawa, where construction for the US military's Futenma base relocation is underway, resulted in two boats capsizing and the deaths of two people, including a high school student on a training trip. A rescued captain reported that a boat ahead of his capsized, and his vessel also overturned after he attempted to assist.

Two boats carrying 21 people capsized on Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a US military base off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and leaving two of them dead, officials said. The Japan Coast Guard said 18 of them were students from a Kyoto high school on two boats, 10 on Heiwa Maru and eight on the smaller Fukutsu, to observe the Henoko area as part of their peace education programme. Rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a...

Two individuals have died after two protest boats carrying students capsized in Okinawa, though details of the protest and incident are still emerging.

Covered by a high-pressure system, the 16th saw clear skies and rising temperatures across a wide area from Tokai to Okinawa/Amami. The blooming of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms was announced in Gifu City and Kochi City, marking the earliest in the nation.

Okinawa is implementing a new initiative offering a combined rental car and medical insurance package to make the region more appealing and secure for foreign visitors.

A Chinese tourist touched many people online by telling how a young Japanese girl not only helped her find a bus she needed but also initially gave her 1,000 yen (US$6). The woman traveller, from…

A US Marine Corps helicopter made an unscheduled landing on a ground in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, after a warning display appeared in the aircraft.

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.

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.

One month after a fatal boat incident in Okinawa, the investigation is still ongoing, with details emerging about wind speeds and wave advisories at the time of the event.

An eco-tourism company in Okinawa is promoting environmental conservation and CO2 reduction by using corals as carbon absorbers, aiming to engage visitors in climate change issues.

Following a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, that resulted in the deaths of students and a captain from a Kyoto high school, the Ministry of Education will conduct an on-site investigation into the Doshisha school corporation's safety management.

Recently declassified South Korean diplomatic documents reveal that the government considered sending its ambassador to the 50th-anniversary memorial for war dead in Okinawa but decided against it due to domestic public opinion, highlighting the sensitivity of historical diplomatic issues.

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) issued a notice to educational boards nationwide, urging thorough safety measures for extracurricular activities. This follows a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of a high school student and the boat captain.

The Japan Coast Guard has seized two overturned boats involved in a capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of two high school students during a training trip. An investigation into the cause and safety management is underway.

An investigation is ongoing into four cadets from France's Saint-Cyr military academy who are suspected of setting a boat on fire in Okinawa, Japan. The incident has reportedly increased local distrust of military personnel.

A high school in Okinawa held a parent briefing following a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Nago City, where two students on a training trip died, leading to criticism of the school's safety management.

The Japan Coast Guard is investigating a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of two people, including a high school student. Authorities are searching the organization to which the boat's captain belongs on suspicion of professional negligence.

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki plans to seek a third term, with his campaign expected to focus on the early return of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station site to Japan.

The boats were carrying students from a high school in Kyoto Prefecture who were visiting Okinawa for peace studies.

Two individuals have died after two protest boats carrying students capsized off the coast of Okinawa.

Two boats carrying protesters against the US military's Futenma base relocation capsized off Henoko, Nago City, resulting in over 10 people being thrown into the sea and one person becoming unconscious.

The defendant, Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, and prosecutors filed their waivers of the right to appeal with the Fukuoka High Court this week.

A series of magnitude 5-6 earthquakes have occurred off Miyakojima, Okinawa, since late February, leading the government's Earthquake Research Committee to issue a warning for residents to remain vigilant.

A Japanese high court has upheld a seven-year sentence for a 23-year-old US Marine convicted of sexual assault resulting in injury to a woman in Okinawa Prefecture.

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

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.

The Mainichi News Quiz featured questions regarding the US military base in Okinawa and its long-standing relocation plans. The quiz aimed to test readers' knowledge on the controversial issue.

An editorial reflects on the three-decade-long wait for the return of the US Marines' Futenma base to Okinawa, highlighting the ongoing issues and local sentiments.

Japan's government spokesman stated that the relocation of the U.S. Futenma base from a congested area in Okinawa Prefecture is "the only viable solution," taking the delay seriously.

Japanese authorities are investigating a boat capsizing incident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of two high school students. The investigation includes potential charges of professional negligence and violations of the Maritime Transportation Act, as the boat was reportedly unregistered for commercial transport.

An Okinawa hotelier has initiated a program to place foreign workers in response to a significant labor crunch in the region's hospitality sector.

Kyoto Prefecture is conducting multiple interviews as part of an investigation into a boat capsizing incident off Henoko, Okinawa, which involved high school students on a training trip. The governor acknowledged that there are 'issues even from an external perspective'.

Japan is preparing to conduct its first field evacuation drill for remote islands in Okinawa in January, which will include both tabletop exercises and practical field training.

Following a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Okinawa, which resulted in the deaths of a student and the captain from Doshisha International High School, the school corporation has formed a special investigation committee with third-party members.

Shima-maasu Honpo, an Okinawa salt manufacturer, has built a new factory to change its production method with the goal of reducing carbon emissions as part of a decarbonization drive.

In the capsizing accident off the coast of Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, where two people, including high school students on a training trip, died, it was revealed through interviews with the organization to which the captain belonged that they had not formalized criteria for departure decisions, such as weather conditions. The Japan Coast Guard is investigating whether there were any problems with safety measures.

A high school in Kyoto Prefecture is holding a press conference to explain the circumstances and future response after a boat carrying its students capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, near the US Futenma Air Base relocation site.

Editorial: US stance on conditions for return of Futenma base in Okinawa lacks reasoning  毎日新聞

A civic group in Okinawa has requested on-site investigations of U.S. military bases due to concerns over possible leaks of PFAS chemicals, after unidentified foam was found nearby. The U.S. military has declined the request.

There are five regions in the world, from Sardinia in Italy to Okinawa in Japan, where people regularly live beyond 100 years, remaining healthy, active and mentally sharp.

A US military helicopter made an unexpected landing at a baseball field in Okinawa during a youth practice session.

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.

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