Murder in Okinawa

Murder in Okinawa

CHATAN, Japan - Photo shows an apartment building in Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture, where the body of a U.S. serviceman was found on Feb. 6, 2011. Japanese police began investigating the incident on suspicion of murder.

6,000 attend rally in Okinawa against crimes by U.S. soldiers

6,000 attend rally in Okinawa against crimes by U.S. soldiers

CHATAN, Japan - Defying rain, an estimated 6,000 people gather in Chatan, Okinawa on March 23 for a rally to protest against crimes by U.S. soldiers. The protesters demanded a revision of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement and a curtailment of U.S. military bases.

6,000 attend rally in Okinawa against crimes by U.S. soldiers

6,000 attend rally in Okinawa against crimes by U.S. soldiers

CHATAN, Japan - Protesters shout anti-U.S. military slogans as they march in Chatan, Okinawa on March 23 to protest against a series of crimes committed by U.S. soldiers. An estimated 6,000 people took part in the rally where they demanded a revision of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement and a curtailment of U.S. military bases.

Ochiai turns up in Chunichi Dragons uniform

Ochiai turns up in Chunichi Dragons uniform

CHATAN, Japan - Newly appointed Chunichi Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai (66) turns up wearing the Dragons's uniform at the team's autumn training camp in Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 5.

Family of teenager beaten to death returns home with ashes

Family of teenager beaten to death returns home with ashes

CHATAN, Japan - The family of 13-year-old Tsutomu Zakimi, who died last month, returns to Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture, on July 7 with his ashes. Police arrested two boys for allegedly killing Zakimi and abandoning his body in a cemetery in the town and a girl on suspicion of helping the two boys.