Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan The Independent UK · 22h ago
Okinawa Killing Case Renews Scrutiny of US Military Presence After Marine Arrest The arrest of a US Marine over the alleged killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa has prompted Japanese protests and renewed scrutiny of the island's military presence. International Business Times UK · 22h ago
US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan Japanese police said Sunday they have arrested a U.S. Marine for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa The Independent UK · Oct 4
US Marine arrested in Okinawa for alleged murder, robbery; Tokyo protests to US envoy A 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman. The Times of India · Oct 4
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia. Euronews · Aug 14
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands TOKYO — The United States recognises Japan's sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Toyota CEO Channels Trump Spirit at NASCAR, Announces Nearly $1 Billion US Investment Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announces a $912 million U.S. investment in hybrid vehicle production after a patriotic NASCAR event in Japan. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025
Toyota's Chairman Spotted In Full MAGA Gear At NASCAR Event - Here's Why It Matters Akio Toyoda's MAGA outfit at Fuji Speedway sparks global scrutiny as analysts say the display signals Toyota's strategic push to bolster ties with the US market. International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025
How Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remark stirred up a diplomatic storm between Japan and China Japan moves closer to openly linking Taiwan’s security to its own as China responds with thinly veiled threats The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Two US marines investigated over alleged rape at military base in Okinawa Allegations come days after Japanese authorities increased efforts to deter crimes by US servicemen on island The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
The Latest: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard international students and tax-exempt status President Donald Trump’s administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students as the president called for withdrawing Harvard’s tax-exempt status The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has arrived in Tokyo and says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
President-Elect Trump Announces New Ambassador Picks President-elect Trump announces new US ambassador appointments, emphasizing diplomatic relations with various countries. Top News · Dec 17, 2024