A Chinese reconnaissance and attack drone was spotted for the first time flying near Japan’s southernmost islands, including Okinawa, as Beijing continues to ramp up aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific.

While the culture of Okinawa continues to thrive in Hawaii, the native language of the southern islands of Japan is on the verge of extinction.

Japanese police are investigating a bomb threat against this key U.S. military hub in western Tokyo that also serves as the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan. The threat was sent Thursday as a comment through the Fussa city website,

Marines rappel during a survival skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, to increase their proficiency at fighting in a jungle environment.

Legend said the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Okinawa, Japan’s Camp Courtney, the headquarters of the commanding general of the Third Marine Division, was where Japanese soldiers committed ha

Legend said the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Okinawa, Japan’s Camp Courtney, the headquarters of the commanding general of the Third Marine Division, was where Japanese soldiers committed ha

Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter jets upon spotting China’s GJ-2 armed drone near Okinawa for the first time.

A Chinese reconnaissance and attack drone was spotted for the first time flying near Japan’s southernmost islands, including Okinawa, as Beijing continues to ramp up aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific.

A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, Okinawa has some of the world’s longest-living people. Bring the Japanese destination to life with our

Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about a threat from China.

Yonaguni is only 110 kilometers (68 miles) east of Taiwan, around which China has bolstered military activity. Worried about a conflict, Japan has made a “southwestern shift” in its military posture and accelerated defense buildup and spending around the frontline.

A Jin Air airplane bound for Japan's Okinawa returned to its departure airport in Busan nearly 90 minutes after takeoff Tuesday, following blast sounds heard from its engine area during departure, officials said.