The U.S.S. Mannert L. Abele was broken in half by two kamikaze attacks and sank in 4,500 feet of water, killing 84 sailors.
Tag: Okinawa and Other Ryukyu Islands (Japan)
Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China
The Japanese cabinet approved the first update to the country’s official security strategy in nine years, elevating Beijing over North Korea as the top threat.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Kazuki Takahashi Died Trying to Save Others
Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the internationally famous Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, was found dead in July. At the time, officials did not disclose the circumstances.
Typhoon Hinnamnor Churns Slowly Northward Toward South Korea
The storm, the Northern Hemisphere’s strongest tropical cyclone of the year when it formed, was expected to make landfall on Tuesday in a weaker state.
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.
Japan Sea Turtle Stabbings Unlikely to Lead to Charges
Despite being endangered, green sea turtles are not protected by the country’s conservation laws. They often get tangled in nets, to the annoyance of fishermen.
Rise in Virus Cases Near Bases in U.S. and Abroad Poses Test for Military
American military officials are trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks while tackling logistical problems like relieving troops overseas.
Coronavirus Outbreak at U.S. Bases in Japan Roils an Uneasy Relationship
The Marines reported 94 new cases on Okinawa, an island that had seen just 148 other infections. Local officials say the military is not doing enough.
1945: The Battle of Okinawa Ends
After 82 days of fighting, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander said Japanese resistance had been defeated on the island of Okinawa.
Shuri Castle, Historic Tourist Draw in Japan, Is Destroyed by Fire
The World Heritage site, a symbol of the southern island of Okinawa, was once the seat of a kingdom that spanned 450 years.