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Japan pushing Okinawa ahead of Panetta visit

Last Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 12:29

Japan is stepping up efforts to break a stalemate over the relocation of a Marine base.

US sacks Japan desk head over Okinawa slurs

Last Updated: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 12:41

Kevin Maher triggered outrage by reportedly calling people of Okinawa "lazy".

Japan PM tested as Okinawa says `no` to US base

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 14:32

Japan`s minister admits the govt was `in very tough situation` over US base.

Okinawa vote to test US-Japan military alliance

Last Updated: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 14:10

Two gubernatorial candidates are campaigning for removal of US Marine base.

Japan election sure to show opposition to US base

Last Updated: Friday, November 26, 2010, 17:59

An election Sunday for the Governor of a southern Japanese island where a controversial US Marine base is located is likely to cause more problems for Japan`s relations with key ally the United States.

78% of local govts won`t consider US base relocated: Survey

Last Updated: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 00:00

Japanese local govt leaders are widely against hosting US military bases.

Delay in US marines` move from Okinawa to Guam: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 12:59

Guam`s infrastructure can`t handle rapid construction schedule, says US Navy.

Chinese Navy ships pass through int`l waters near Okinawa

Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010, 14:55

Japan`s Defence Ministry has been keeping close tabs on China`s activities.

Japan’s PM to ease burden on Okinawa

Last Updated: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 16:07

Kan seeks to ease burden on Okinawa Prefecture of hosting US military bases.

Kan visits Okinawa amid row over US base relocation

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 15:36

Japanese PM Naoto Kan made a visit to Okinawa Prefecture amid strong criticism from locals for an agreement reached between Tokyo and Washington in May.

Japan, US to explore joint project in Okinawa, Hawaii

Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 14:38

Japan and the US will explore a joint experimental project of a next-generation "smart grid" power transmission network in Okinawa & Hawaii.

Okinawans angry as Japan PM flipflops on US base

Last Updated: Friday, May 14, 2010, 14:37

During campaign that swept his party to power, Japan`s PM had raised hopes that US base could be shifted off Okinawa.