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US Marines stationed in Okinawa accused of rape as locals' anger at repeated incidents grows

Two US marines in Japan's Okinawa are under investigation for alleged rapes, police said Thursday, the latest incident to ...

U.S.: More data needed to OK pollution probe at Okinawa bases

The United States for the first time explained its refusal to let Okinawa authorities investigate cancer-causing compounds ...
The Japan Times

U.S. military police detain civilian in Okinawa by mistake

The Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement does not allow U.S. military police to detain civilians outside U.S. bases.
Stars and Stripes

USFJ denies Okinawa prefecture base access for ‘forever chemicals’ tests

USFJ denied access to Kadena Air Base, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Marine Corps Camp Hansen to collect water and ...

U.S. Military Admits ‘Mistake’ After Viral Video Shows American Civilian Body-Slammed In Japan

U.S. Forces Japan acknowledged that military police made a “mistake” when they detained an American civilian in Okinawa city.
The Japan Times

U.S. military rejects Okinawa access requests over PFAS findings

PFAS have been found in nearby rivers and other sites, raising concerns about potential effects on drinking water.
Stars and Stripes

Mental health clinics for US military families to open next year in Japan, South Korea

AAFES will open mental health clinics in the fall at Okinawa’s Camp Foster and South Korea’s Camp Humphreys, with more planned for other Pacific locations.
The Atlantic

Deal to Move U.S. Base in Okinawa Finally Receives Approval

A long-running plan to change the location of a U.S. military base in Okinawa has finally received approval from the governor of the Japanese state. The struggle over the base has been going on for ...