The U.S. has deployed a number of military drones in Japan, operated by the Air Force, the Marine Corps and the Navy.

Facing China's military threat, particularly its navy, the U.S. has developed the Typhon Mid-Range Capability system, a ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

NAHA, JapanNAHA, Japan — A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar headed toward Japan’s southern archipelago of Okinawa on Thursday, leading businesses and the airport to close and fishermen to batten down ...

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The scrolls, pottery, and a 19th-century hand-drawn map were presumably looted from the Japanese island in the final days of World War II. Representatives of the Okinawa Prefectural Government and ...

Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida has ordered an increase in defense spending by 56 percent over the next five years, to reach a total of 43 trillion yen (US$318 billion). The sum is more than 1.5 ...

The lush birthplace of karate is one of the world’s Blue Zones, where life expectancy is the longest, and several peaceful hotels beckon with hot springs, cultural heritage and sublime local cuisine.

TOKYO -- Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said Monday that it ...

TOKYO — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on Monday it is ...