Milwaukee Independent1d
Fear roils the tiny Japanese island sitting on the front lines of a potential clash with China over Taiwan
In August, a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane briefly violated Japanese airspace off the southern main island of Kyushu, ...
Stars and Stripes2d
Iwo Jima veteran recalls ‘terrible, terrible’ battle 80 years after WWII
His 10 days at Iwo Jima were a “terrible, terrible experience with dead people everywhere,” he told Stars and Stripes in a ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette13d
Military growth stresses Japanese island’s locals
YONAGUNI, Japan -- This tiny island on Japan's western frontier has no chain convenience stores. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze on a hill.
Fortune14d
Japan’s economy grew by just 0.1% last year, despite strong exports in the final quarter
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Air Force Times15d
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep
A general view of a fishing port at Kubura village on Yonaguni, a tiny island on Japan’s western frontier on Feb. 14. (Ayaka McGill/AP) YONAGUNI, Japan — This tiny island on Japan’s western ...
Mississippi Valley Publishing16d
Remembering Iwo Jima
Yes, this is the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima. This island was critical in the war against fanatic Japanese. Victory took over five weeks – Feb. 19-March 26. The cost taken ...
ライブジャパン16d
Visiting Japan in March: Best Things to Do and Reasons to Visit
March is considered one of the best months to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather, colorful blooms, and vibrant cultural events. As winter wanes, plum and early cherry blossoms emerge in warmer ...
Tallahassee Democrat16d
80 years later, Monticello remembers 'Boots' Thomas, hero behind the first Iwo Jima flag
shared insights on the brutal nature of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the moment Thomas was killed just eight days after the flag raising. “The Japanese were extremely good shots, and they took ...
The Marietta Times17d
Stress and fear are roiling a small Japanese island
A general view of a fishing port at Kubura village on Yonaguni, a tiny island on Japan’s western frontier, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ayaka McGill) YONAGUNI, Japan (AP) — This tiny ...
ABC News17d
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience store YONAGUNI, Japan -- This tiny island on Japan's western frontier has no chain convenience ...