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Okinawan bone digger searches for the remains of WWII dead and worries their lessons are unheard

Takamatsu Gushiken hunts caves in Okinawa’s jungles for the bones of those who died in the WWII Battle of Okinawa, one of the war’s bloodiest

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from WWII battle

As a volunteer cave digger, Takamatsu Gushiken has unearthed the remains of several hundred people killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.

The Columbian · 1d

Japanese digger searches for WWII remains: ‘Best way to honor war dead is never to allow another war’

Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headtorch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa’s jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These are from the

CBS News · 3d

Volunteer searching for WWII dead in Japanese caves unearths remains of hundreds of people

The remains of some 1,400 people sit in storage for possible identification with DNA testing. So far just six have been identified and returned to their families.

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DODEA students on Okinawa do ‘civic duty,’ protest in support of diversity

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Roughly 45 students at Kubasaki High School staged a walkout Monday to protest a Pentagon policy ...

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Hot Nights and Rainy Days in Japan

Summers in Japan are typically hot and rainy. Unlike much of the US, where warmer temperatures generally lead to less rain, ...

AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan

Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans ...

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Marines, Japanese forces prepare for amphibious warfare on Okinawa

KIN BLUE BEACH, Okinawa — An hourlong amphibious landing by U.S. Marines and Japanese troops over the weekend served as ...

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JASDF scrambles jets after first sighting of Chinese GJ-2 drone near Okinawa

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

TTG Media9d

Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan

A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, Okinawa has some of the ...

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Here’s what spring training looks like in Japan

Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans ...

TaiwanPlus on MSN2d

U.S. and Japan Wrap Up 'Iron Fist 2025' Military Exercises - TaiwanPlus News

Japan and the U.S. are wrapping up military drills in Okinawa, not far from Taiwan. With shaky foreign commitment from the U.S., Japan is looking to fill gaps in the region’s security.

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