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New commander at U.S. Kadena base

Brig. Gen. John Gallemore (L) is pictured during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on July 14, 2025, as he assumes command of the 18th Wing.

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New commander at U.S. Kadena base

Brig. Gen. John Gallemore delivers a speech at the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on July 14, 2025, as he assumes command of the 18th Wing.

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Japan PM stump speech ahead of upper house election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on July 4, 2025, ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election.

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Japan PM stump speech ahead of upper house election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on July 4, 2025, ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at an air base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 27, 2025.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at an air base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 27, 2025.

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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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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki (L) of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Blast in Okinawa hurts 4 Japan SDF members

A Japan Self-Defense Forces vehicle with a sign reading "Unexploded bomb disposal" is seen in an ammunition depot area in the village of Yomitan in Okinawa Prefecture, on June 9, 2025. An explosion occurred earlier in the day in the area near the U.S. military's Kadena Air Base, slightly injuring four Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members who were working at the depot.

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New theme park in Okinawa to open in July

Photo taken on June 6, 2025, shows a huge tree at the entrance of the Junglia Okinawa theme park in the subtropical forest in Nakijinson in the southern Japan prefecture, unveiled to the media ahead of its opening on July 25.

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New theme park in Okinawa to open in July

Photo taken on June 6, 2025, shows a bathing facility at the Junglia Okinawa theme park in the subtropical forest in Nakijinson in the southern Japan prefecture, unveiled to the media ahead of its opening on July 25.

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New theme park in Okinawa to open in July

Photo taken on June 6, 2025, shows a spa at the Junglia Okinawa theme park in the subtropical forest in Nakijinson in the southern Japan prefecture, unveiled to the media ahead of its opening on July 25.

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New theme park in Okinawa to open in July

Photo taken on June 6, 2025, shows a bathing facility at the Junglia Okinawa theme park in the subtropical forest in Nakijinson in the southern Japan prefecture, unveiled to the media ahead of its opening on July 25.

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Imperial family returns home from Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (2nd from top) and their daughter, Princess Aiko (top), arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 5, 2025, following their two-day trip to Okinawa Prefecture.

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Imperial family returns home from Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 5, 2025, following their two-day trip to Okinawa Prefecture.

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Imperial family returns home from Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 5, 2025, following their two-day trip to Okinawa Prefecture.

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Imperial family returns home from Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 5, 2025, following their two-day trip to Okinawa Prefecture.

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Emperor visits Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visit Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on June 5, 2025. The castle is now under reconstruction after a 2019 fire destroyed the UNESCO World Heritage site. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visit Shuri Castle in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on June 5, 2025. The castle is now under reconstruction after a 2019 fire destroyed the UNESCO World Heritage site. (Pool photo)