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An Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from one of the fiercest battles of World War II

Takamatsu Gushiken hunts caves in Okinawa's jungles for the bones of those who died in the WWII Battle of Okinawa, one of the war's bloodiest.

The Washington Post · 4d

Okinawan bone digger searches for the remains of WWII dead and worries their lessons are unheard

Takamatsu Gushiken hunts caves in Okinawa’s jungles for the bones of those who died in the WWII Battle of Okinawa, one of the war’s bloodiest

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Japanese digger searches for WWII remains: ‘Best way to honor war dead is never to allow another war’

Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headtorch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa’s jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These are from the

Volunteer searching for WWII dead in Japanese caves unearths remains of hundreds of people

The remains of some 1,400 people sit in storage for possible identification with DNA testing. So far just six have been identified and returned to their families.

Associated Press · 4d

Okinawan bone digger searches caves for the remains of WWII dead

Eighty years on from the Battle of Okinawa during World War II, the remains of some of those killed are still being discovered.

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DODEA students on Okinawa do ‘civic duty,’ protest in support of diversity

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Roughly 45 students at Kubasaki High School staged a walkout Monday to protest a Pentagon policy ...

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AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan

Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans ...

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Hot Nights and Rainy Days in Japan

Summers in Japan are typically hot and rainy. Unlike much of the US, where warmer temperatures generally lead to less rain, ...

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Marines, Japanese forces prepare for amphibious warfare on Okinawa

KIN BLUE BEACH, Okinawa — An hourlong amphibious landing by U.S. Marines and Japanese troops over the weekend served as the ...

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The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, commander of Fleet Air Wing 5 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, says his group’s mission ...

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3 destinations popular with European vacationers that haven't drawn American crowds yet

European travelers often check out different destinations than Americans. Give these three a shot to vacation like our ...

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Here’s what spring training looks like in Japan

Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans ...

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String of anti-base protests brings suspended sentence for Okinawa woman

A woman opposed to U.S. military presence on Okinawa was convicted in a Japanese court recently on 16 counts related to her ...

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