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The Latest Breaking News from Okinawa

Britain's 'most expensive cup of coffee' being sold for eye-watering £265 at Mayfair bar

Speciality coffee bar Shot sourced the drink from the Japanese island of Okinawa

Evening Standard

Okinawa feels impact of U.S. and Japan military shifts

Okinawa, which sits closer to China than to Japan's main islands, is the focus of U.S. and Japanese efforts to beef up defenses in Japan's southwest islands.

WEKU

Flights Resume At Naha Airport After Tsunami Warning Downgraded

Naha Airport in Japan's Okinawa island resumes operations after tsunami warning. Flights have resumed as small tsunami waves did not reach the airport.

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No Casualties Or Damage Reported In Japan After Taiwan Earthquake

Japan reports no casualties or damage after Taiwan earthquake triggers small tsunami waves in Okinawa. Tsunami warnings downgraded to advisory.

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Tsunami Warning Downgraded For Miyakojima And Okinawa Islands

Japan's Meteorological Agency downgrades tsunami warning to advisory for Miyakojima and Okinawa islands after earthquake. Importance of vigilance and prepa...

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Flights Suspended In Japan Due To Tsunami Warnings

Japan Airlines suspends flights to Okinawa and Kagoshima regions in response to tsunami warnings, ensuring passenger and crew safety.

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Taiwan earthquake: search for survivors continues into night after nine people killed in quake – as it happened

More than 100 people still trapped around Hualien; fatalities include three hikers and a van driver

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At least nine dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strong earthquake

Taiwan authorities report deaths in Hualien County, including three hikers, and say more than 900 were injured.

Al Jazeera

A family found centuries-old Japanese art stolen during WWII in their attic

Troves of artifacts were stolen from Japan during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Over 20 pieces of looted items were found in the attic of a Massachusetts home.

WEKU

FBI returns 22 looted artifacts to Japan after discovery in Massachusetts attic

Investigation of items that were stolen during the Okinawa battle began after family discovered them in late father’s belongings

The Guardian - US

Why Japan is the ultimate destination for 2024

Japan is never a bad idea. From the tropical islands of Okinawa to the temples of Kyoto and Tokyo's world-leading hotel scene, Alicia Miller has your guide

Evening Standard

Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition

Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base on Okinawa despite protests by island residents that it tramples on their rights

The Independent UK

'Life In Danger': Hong Kong Independence Advocate Decries Police Pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among the youngest people in Hong Kong to be convicted under…

International Business Times

A Japan court orders Okinawa to approve a modified plan to build runways for US Marine Corps

A Japanese court has ordered the governor of Okinawa to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site of a key U.S. military base on the southern island despite persistent local opposition

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US military divers find wreckage of Osprey aircraft off coast of Japan

Air Force announces ‘ongoing combined effort to recover the remaining crew members from the wreckage’

LiveScience

Adorable, newfound pygmy squid species named after Japanese forest fairies

Two new species of pygmy squid have been discovered off Okinawa and named after mythical creatures.

Salon

Longevity advice from the blue zones

Longevity researchers have detected patterns across the regions with unusually high rates of centenarians

WEKU

7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

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The Independent UK

Japan's top court orders Okinawa to allow a divisive government plan to build US military runways

Japan’s Supreme Court has dismissed Okinawa’s rejection of a central government plan to build U.S. Marine Corps runways on the island and ordered the prefecture to approve it despite protests by locals who oppose the American troops’ presence

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PHOTOS: Best images from Sunday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

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PHOTOS: Best images from Friday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

The best photos from Friday's group games as Canada, Australia and Latvia kicked off second-round contests.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Tuesday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

SGA and Josh Giddey wrapped up FIBA World Cup group play with outstanding individual performances in blowout wins.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Sunday’s Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

Group H members Canada and Latvia both improved to 2-0 while Australia dropped to 1-1 in Group E play.

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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live stream: how to watch matches for free online

Here's how to watch 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live streams online, from anywhere and potentially for free. Basketball World Cup schedule, tip-off times and more.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Aug. 25 Thunder-related 2023 FIBA World Cup games

The best photos from all 3 blowout wins for Canada, Australia and Latvia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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