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1. www.asahi.com › ajw › articlesU.S. occupation photos only capture bright side of its rule

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   Oct 18, 2021 · October 18, 2021 at 19:10 JST. A man dressed as Santa Claus delivers Christmas gifts at a nursery school in Okinawa in a photo taken in 1963 by the U.S. Civil Administration of the Ryukyu...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leisha_HaileyLeisha Hailey - Wikipedia

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   Born in Okinawa, USCAR (now Japan) to American parents, Hailey grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. At 17, she came out as lesbian before moving to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Career Music. With her Academy classmate Heather Grody, she formed the pop duo The Murmurs in 1991.

3. thediplomat.com › 2023 › 05Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military ...

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   May 24, 2023 · Credit: Cristian Martini Grimaldi. Okinawa, the southernmost Japanese prefecture where many Japanese choose to spend their holidays thanks to its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage,...

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4. visitokinawajapan.com › travel-inspiration › okinawaExplore the Crossroad of Okinawa’s Past & Present | VISIT ...

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   The Ryukyu Kingdom emerged about 600 years ago, when the Ryukyu Islands (which make up present-day Okinawa) were unified by a single king. The kingdom flourished by trading with Ming China, mainland Japan, and countries in Southeast Asia, and by integrating aspects of their respective cultures.

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5. visitokinawajapan.com › discover › overview-okinawaAn Overview of Okinawa's History - VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN

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   Present-Day Okinawa These days, Okinawa is best known as Japan’s island paradise, and is a premiere travel destination both domestically and abroad. While travelers flock to Okinawa to enjoy its pristine beaches, relaxed island culture, and luxury resorts, its historical sites and ecological importance have continued to garner attention on ...

6. blogs.scientificamerican.com › expeditions › okinawaOkinawa and the U.S. military, post 1945 - Scientific ...

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   Jun 19, 2013 · Expeditions. Okinawa and the U.S. military, post 1945. By Jim Haw on June 19, 2013. By Lane Johnston. Okinawa has had a tumultuous history and a scattered identity throughout the twentieth...

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   When did Okinawa become a US Island?

   • When the war ended in 1945, Okinawa was placed under the control of the U.S., and remained so until it was returned to Japan on May 5, 1972. For almost 30 years, the islands were heavily influenced by American culture. These days, Okinawa is best known as Japan’s island paradise, and is a premiere travel destination both domestically and abroad.

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   Is Okinawa a Japanese island?

   • Okinawa has had a tumultuous history and a scattered identity throughout the twentieth century. As a Japanese territory before World War II, Okinawans did not ever fully adopted Japanese culture as their own. During WWII, Okinawa was a major location used in the U.S. military’s island-hopping towards mainland Japan.

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   Did Okinawans adopt Japanese culture before WW2?

   • As a Japanese territory before World War II, Okinawans did not ever fully adopted Japanese culture as their own. During WWII, Okinawa was a major location used in the U.S. military’s island-hopping towards mainland Japan. After the Battle of Okinawa concluded in June 1945, Okinawa was under control of the U.S. Navy.

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   Why should you visit Okinawa?

   • These days, Okinawa is best known as Japan’s island paradise, and is a premiere travel destination both domestically and abroad. While travelers flock to Okinawa to enjoy its pristine beaches, relaxed island culture, and luxury resorts, its historical sites and ecological importance have continued to garner attention on the global stage.

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8. apjjf.org › 2022 › 10Japanese Solidarity with U.S.-Occupied Okinawa in the 1950s ...

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   May 18, 2022 · Japanese Solidarity with U.S.-Occupied Okinawa in the 1950s: Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Reversion of Okinawa to Japan. By: Fumi Inoue. May 18, 2022. Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Number 9. Article ID 5707.