Okinawa marked the day when one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island ended 80 years ago.

Okinawa, which sits closer to China than to Japan's main islands, is the focus of U.S. and Japanese efforts to beef up defenses in Japan's southwest islands.

History | June 22, 2020. The Bloody Hell of Okinawa. More than seventy-five years ago, the final great battle of WWII convinced Allied leaders to drop the atomic bomb on Japan ...

Japanese military in Okinawa . Japan’s Plan for ... remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.

The recent return to Japan of artifacts believed to have been looted by U.S. troops during World War II has rekindled interest in other treasures lost during the Battle of Okinawa nearly 80 years ago.

The Battle of Okinawa — fought from April to June 1945 — left more than 14,000 American service members, approximately 110,000 Japanese troops and at least 140,000 Okinawan civilians dead.

The Japanese and Okinawan stories are a love letter to her childhood. "The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories" showcases tales from playwright Reiko Ho's upbringing.

Troves of artifacts were stolen from Japan during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Over 20 pieces of looted items were found in the attic of a Massachusetts home.