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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan, June 23 Kyodo - People pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. (Kyodo)

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan, June 24 Kyodo - Video shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians. (Kyodo)

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80th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) visits a museum near the Tower of Himeyuri in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. More than half of around 240 female students mobilized as nursing aides, called Himeyuri Gakutotai, died in the battle along with their teachers. (Pool photo)

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80th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares to lay flowers at the Tower of Himeyuri in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. More than half of around 240 female students mobilized as nursing aides, called Himeyuri Gakutotai, died in the battle along with their teachers. (Pool photo)

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80th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) visits a museum near the Tower of Himeyuri in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. More than half of around 240 female students mobilized as nursing aides, called Himeyuri Gakutotai, died in the battle along with their teachers. (Pool photo)

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People observe a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured after making a speech during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on the southern Japanese island on June 23, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (front, far R) observes a moment of silence during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on the southern Japanese island on June 23, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki is pictured after making a speech during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on the southern Japanese island on June 23, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (R) prepares to lay flowers during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on the southern Japanese island on June 23, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured after laying flowers during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on the southern Japanese island on June 23, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows paper cranes at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows a paper crane and sunflowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A sunrise is pictured from a beach in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A man prays at a cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo taken from a drone shows the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Searchlights beam into the night sky over the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People attend a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 22, 2025, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L, facing camera), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko talk with those who lost close relatives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from R) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko offer flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from R) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko offer flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L, facing camera), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko meet with those who lost close relatives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L), Empress Masako (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Aiko talk with World War II survivors at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Typhoon Jongdari Develops Off Okinawa, Brings Windy Conditions

Typhoon Jongdari developed about 70km south of Miyako island, Okinawa Prefecture early Monday, August 19. Due to the typhoon, Okinawa islands saw strong winds on Monday. It is expected to move northward and continue over the East China Sea through Tuesday.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan, June 23 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to deliver a speech at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. (Kyodo)

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front) and Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People look at the sea at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Flowers and paper cranes are seen placed at the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press after attending a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) prepares to deliver a speech at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to offer flowers at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II is held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks during a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki is pictured after offering flowers at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.