A U.S. Marine based in Okinawa was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday for killing a 61-year-old Japanese man last year while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Most roads in Japan are toll free with the exception ofexpressways, some scenic driving routes and a small number of toll tunnels. Road conditions tend to be good, although side streets in the cities can be rather narrow or even impassable to larger vehicles. Traffic congestion is a frequent ...
It was the second known case of a U.S. serviceman in Okinawa apprehended for drunk driving after the U.S. military lifted a mid-night curfew and an off-base alcohol ban on June 28. The first case happened on July 4. Okinawa hosts some 75 percent of U.S. bases in Japan, though it...
This national park was established to commemorate the Okinawa International Ocean Expo held in Okinawa in 1975, and has a theme of the sun, flowers, and the sea. In the Kuroshio Sea, the main spot of the aquarium, there is the Shark Doctor Room, where you can learn more about the ecolo...
Learning to drive in Japan In the event that you don’t come from one of the countries listed above with whom Japan has a reciprocal arrangement (the U.S. is one of these countries), you’ll need to take the Japanese license test. The format is probably similar to the type of drivin...
A new means of transportation to travel throughout Okinawa, convenient and economical, no need for rental cars or taxis, making it easy to move around. From July 1, 2023, a driving license for electric scooters will no longer be required in Japan. Don’t worry about choosing a route or ...
The effort, tested at the Naval Sea Systems Command in Charleston, South Carolina, from February, could also help ease tensions on the southwestern Japanese island of Okinawa, where most of the US troops in Japan are assigned. Public outrage has flared on Okinawa because of the perception that...
Landmark United Nations-backed report finds that agriculture is one of the biggest threats to Earth's ecosystems. Landmark United Nations-backed report finds that agriculture is one of the biggest threats to Earth's ecosystems. Coral bleaching in Okinawa, Japan...
Stroll along the Otaru Canal, which is full of Taisho-era romance, and think back on history at the herring storehouse in Shukutsu. After enjoying fresh sushi at Sakaimachi Shopping Street, look for souvenirs at Minamitaru Market, which is lined with loc
No that was in Okinawa. This one was on the national news, and not all the information was shared on all the channels that showed it either. These fools hit another car and then sped off, but not generally shared or reported on, is that after the cops pulled them over...