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In Remembering Japan's Final WWII Battle, Okinawans Reflect on Peace
OKINAWA PREFECTURE, JAPAN, JUN 23 – Ceremonies added 342 names to the Cornerstone of Peace, reflecting on the 240,000 lives lost and ongoing efforts to reduce the U.S. military burden on Okinawa, officials said.
- On June 23, 2025, a large crowd gathered in Itoman, Okinawa, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of the Battle of Okinawa.
- Fought between March and June 1945, the Battle of Okinawa caused the deaths of over 240,000 people and led to a nearly three-decade-long American occupation that has left lasting resentment among the island’s residents.
- Ceremonies featured speeches by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Governor Denny Tamaki addressing the war’s sacrifices and Okinawa’s ongoing heavy U.S. military burden.
- Ishiba urged reflection on “the stupidity and tragedy of war” while Tamaki protested the construction of a new base to replace Futenma, calling relocation a false solution.
- The event underscored Okinawa’s mission to preserve history and seek peace amid regional tensions, with calls to visibly reduce the U.S. military presence burdening the island.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right8Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Center
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
37% Left
L 37%
C 36%
R 27%
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