2 dead after protest boats with students aboard capsize in Okinawa

The students were on the vessels as part of the school's peace education curriculum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
UPI

In remembering Japan's final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace

June 23 (UPI) --More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle, while citizens reflected over long-lost loved ones and a promise by a ...
The Pioneer

Two dead in Japan boat accident in Okinawa

Two people died and 19 others were rescued after two boats carrying 21 people capsized near Henoko, Okinawa. Among the ...
Newsday

Emperor's visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family's close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to honor the dead ahead of the 80th anniversary of one of the harshest battles of World War II. On what was his seventh visit to ...