Emperor, empress make 8th visit to Okinawa

Emperor, empress make 8th visit to Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okanawa Prefecture, on Jan. 23. It is the imperial couple's first trip to Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, in nine years and eighth overall since they were crown prince and princess.

U.S. Marine released on bail in attempted rape case

U.S. Marine released on bail in attempted rape case

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Brown (R), who is on trial on charges of attempting to rape a woman in Okanawa Prefecture on Nov. 2, 2002, shakes hands with his lawyer as he leaves the Naha detention house on May 16. Earlier in the day, the Naha District Court decided to release him on a bail of 10 million yen.

Typhoon Halong approaching Okinawa

Typhoon Halong approaching Okinawa

NAGO, Japan - High waves caused by a powerful approaching typhoon, Halong, hit a road in Higashison, Okanawa Prefecture, on July 14. Almost all flights to and from the prefectural capital of Naha were canceled because of the typhoon.

Okanawa Gov. Inamine in Washington

Okanawa Gov. Inamine in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Japan's Okinawa Gov. Keiichi Inamine speaks to reporters in Washington on March 16 about a relocation plan for the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station within his prefecture. (Kyodo)

Typhoon Halong approaching Okinawa

Typhoon Halong approaching Okinawa

NAGO, Japan - High waves caused by a powerful approaching typhoon, Halong, hit a road in Higashison, Okanawa Prefecture, on July 14. Almost all flights to and from the prefectural capital of Naha were canceled because of the typhoon.

U.S. Marine released on bail in attempted rape case

U.S. Marine released on bail in attempted rape case

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Brown (R), who is on trial on charges of attempting to rape a woman in Okanawa Prefecture on Nov. 2, 2002, shakes hands with his lawyer as he leaves the Naha detention house on May 16. Earlier in the day, the Naha District Court decided to release him on a bail of 10 million yen. (Kyodo)

Emperor, empress make 8th visit to Okinawa

Emperor, empress make 8th visit to Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okanawa Prefecture, on Jan. 23. It is the imperial couple's first trip to Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, in nine years and eighth overall since they were crown prince and princess. (Kyodo)