The Latest Breaking News from Okinawa

Taiwan earthquake: search for survivors continues into night after nine people killed in quake – as it happened

More than 100 people still trapped around Hualien; fatalities include three hikers and a van driver

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024

At least nine dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strong earthquake

Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

A family found centuries-old Japanese art stolen during WWII in their attic

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.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2024

A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

US military divers find wreckage of Osprey aircraft off coast of Japan

Air Force announces ‘ongoing combined effort to recover the remaining crew members from the wreckage’

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Adorable, newfound pygmy squid species named after Japanese forest fairies

Two new species of pygmy squid have been discovered off Okinawa and named after mythical creatures.

LiveScience · Dec 1, 2023

Longevity advice from the blue zones

Longevity researchers have detected patterns across the regions with unusually high rates of centenarians

Salon · Oct 29, 2023

7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

WEKU · Sep 9, 2023

Japan's top court orders Okinawa to allow a divisive government plan to build US military runways

Japan’s Supreme Court has dismissed Okinawa’s rejection of a central government plan to build U.S. Marine Corps runways on the island and ordered the prefecture to approve it despite protests by locals who oppose the American troops’ presence

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

PHOTOS: Best images from Sunday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

Take a look at some of the best photos from Sunday's 2023 FIBA World Cup games for Canada, Australia and Latvia:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2023