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Japan
US, Japan Military Chiefs Vow Defense Cooperation
Associated Press | Apr 26, 2013
TOKYO -- The military chiefs of Japan and the United States on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate closely on defense measures in order to deal with threats of missile and nuclear tests from North Korea. Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff, met with Japan's top defense officials as he wrapped up a weeklon... more
Japan, US Reach Deal on Okinawa Land Return
Associated Press | Apr 05, 2013
TOKYO - Japan and the U.S. said Friday that they have agreed on plans for returning to Japan land near Kadena Air Base on the southern island of Okinawa that is now used by U.S. troops, in an effort to balance local concerns with support for the countries' military alliance. A statement issued by both sides characterized the plan as a realignme... more
Summit Will Look at Troops’ Misbehavior in Japan
Stars and Stripes | Nov 28, 2012
SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan -- With the holiday party season looming, sailors grumbling about the Navy's crackdown on late-night drinking could get a little good news soon. The man behind the tighter liberty restrictions, Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet, said Tuesday that they are temporary and might last only a week.... more
Navy Adds Host of Restrictions to Curfew in Japan
Stars and Stripes | Nov 26, 2012
SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan -- The U.S. Navy cracked down Monday on late-night drinking in Japan following a spate of alleged crimes involving U.S. servicemembers that occurred despite a month-old curfew. In addition to the 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew for all American servicemembers in the country, active-duty sailors are prohibited from drinking alcoho... more
Okinawa Legislators Protest US Military Incidents
Associated Press | Nov 16, 2012
TOKYO - Leaders on the Japan island of Okinawa are protesting recent crimes involving U.S. military suspects and demanding tougher regulations, along with stepped-up efforts to reduce the number of troops and bases there. The Okinawa prefectural (state) assembly unanimously passed a resolution Friday protesting an alleged rape by two Navy sailo... more