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Removal of nuclear weapons from Okinawa delayed its reversion to Japan

December 23, 2011 Ryukyu Shimpo

According to diplomatic documents declassified on December 22, 2011, the date of Okinawa’s reversion to Japanese sovereignty was set to match the completion of the removal of nuclear weapons stored in U.S. military bases in Okinawa.
While the Japanese...

Sugarcane output lowest since Okinawa’s reversion – affected by typhoon, disease and insects

December 10, 2011 Ryukyu Shimpo

On December 9, in the Economy and Labor Commission of the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly (chaired by Nobuko Tamaki), the head of the Okinawa Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Toshiaki Higa, projected that because of damage caused by typhoons the...

40th anniversary coin of Okinawa’s reversion will be issued with a full-color Shuri Castle design

40th anniversary coin of Okinawa's reversion will be issued with a full-color Shuri Castle design

October 8, 2011 Ryukyu Shimpo

The Ministry of Finance has announced the designs of the 1000 and 500-yen coins for Okinawa prefecture as commemorative coins to mark the 60th anniversary of the enforcement of the Local Autonomy Act. Both coins will mark next year’s 40th anniversary of Okinawa’s...

In joint survey conducted by the Ryukyu Shimpo and Mainichi Shimbun, 61% of Okinawans think the concentration of bases in Okinawa “unfair,” while only 40% of people nationwide agree

In joint survey conducted by the Ryukyu Shimpo and Mainichi Shimbun, 61% of Okinawans think the concentration of bases in Okinawa “unfair,” while only 40% of people nationwide agree

May 10, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Teppei Ikeda

 

As the 50th anniversary of the reversion of Okinawa to Japan approaches, the Ryukyu Shimpo conducted a public opinion poll in collaboration with Mainichi Shimbun, which asked respondents in both Okinawa and throughout Japan their...

Remembering History and Bonds of Friendship, Okinawa and Yoron Meet at Sea 70 Years After the Day of Insult (Video Included)

Remembering History and Bonds of Friendship, Okinawa and Yoron Meet at Sea 70 Years After the Day of Insult (Video Included)

April 29, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Kunigami and Yoron – April 28 marked 70 years since the Treaty of San Francisco came into effect in 1952, separating Okinawa and the Amami Islands from Japan and placing Okinawa under the governance of the United States until reversion in 1972. On...

Second-generation Okinawan living in America wins drawing contest for her work “Okinawa of the World”

Second-generation Okinawan living in America wins drawing contest for her work “Okinawa of the World”

March 14, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Teppei Ikeda

 

In a pre-event for the “7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival,” which is scheduled to start October 30, Kira Beckford from the Okinawa Kai of Washington DC was given an award of excellence in a drawing contest held by Okinawa...

As it enters its 50th year since the reversion, the monument built to commemorate it stands over an island closing a tumultuous 2021

As it enters its 50th year since the reversion, the monument built to commemorate it stands over an island closing a tumultuous 2021

December 31, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By John Matsumoto

 

Disrupted by the coronavirus and damaged by pumice created by an undersea volcanic explosion, Okinawa finally looks to end a tumultuous 2021.

2022 will mark the 50th anniversary of Okinawa being reverted...

Prime minister Kishida says Henoko relocation is “the only solution,” links position to Okinawa economic promotion in his general policy speech

Prime minister Kishida says Henoko relocation is “the only solution,” links position to Okinawa economic promotion in his general policy speech

December 7, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Yosuke Anri

 

Prime minister Fumio Kishida gave a general policy speech on December 6, his first since the formation of his second cabinet. In the speech he clarified his position on proceeding with the relocation of MCAS Futenma to new base...

ANA celebrates 60 years of service to Okinawa at Naha Airport

ANA celebrates 60 years of service to Okinawa at Naha Airport

September 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On September 23, the Okinawa branch of ANA (All Nippon Airways) held an event at Naha Airport to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its service to Okinawa. ANA employees handed out commemorative gifts to the 207 passengers boarding the 11 a.m. flight...

Katsu Moriguchi holds photography exhibit on Okinawa under U.S. rule in Ginza: “I thought it would become a peaceful island, but…”

Katsu Moriguchi holds photography exhibit on Okinawa under U.S. rule in Ginza: “I thought it would become a peaceful island, but...”

May 24, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Natsuko Yamakawa

 

(Tokyo) Journalist and former Ryukyu Shimpo reporter Katsu Moriguchi, age 83, of Chiba Prefecture, is holding a photography exhibit titled “Okinawa Under U.S. Rule: Memories of America-yu” at the Washita Shop in Ginza,...

Naha City, capital of Okinawa Prefecture, celebrates 100 years: “bright smiles in the next 100 years”

Naha City, capital of Okinawa Prefecture, celebrates 100 years: “bright smiles in the next 100 years”

May 21, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On May 20, Naha City celebrated its 100th anniversary as a city and held a centennial celebration at its city hall. The event commemorated the centennial anniversary as well as its history of overcoming tumultuous times, including the Battle of Okinawa...