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Almost 50,000 US military personnel are stationed in Japan, more than half on the island of Okinawa.But their presence has often been controversial. The Okinawa base is vital to the US in protecting its interests in Asia. But it is also important to Yukio Hatoyama, Japan's prime minister, whose popularity is plummeting in the polls and who badly needs to win a majority in the parliament's upper house elections in July.

Yukio Hatoyama, the Japanese prime minister, plans a visit to Okinawa to settle the row over the US airbase on the island. On the one hand, he has to appease the residents of Okinawa and on the other, he cannot afford to strain relations with Washington. Can both countries reach a compromise? Why is Okinawa important to the US? And how has a huge military presence worldwide served Washington?

Marines with 3rd Radio Battalion, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, receive training in jungle patrolling at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. The training is part of a multi-week course designed to familiarize Marines with operating in a jungle environment. Soundbite includes Lance Cpl. Stephen M. Henderson - Special Intelligence Communicator, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Hometown: Lakeland, FL. Produced by Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. Also available in High Definition.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : DVIDS

Battlefront WWII series page at Hulu.comKamikaze pilots guard the island of Okinawa from American forces.

Japan marked on Tuesday (May 15) the 40th anniversary of the end of a United States military post-World World Two occupation of the Okinawan islands and the return of the territories to Japan.

Ocean Expo Park is a great place to stop in Okinawa. It's home to Churaumi Aquarium - the second largest aquarium in the world. Seeing the whale shark swim by makes it worth the stop just by itself. Check out my travel video web site - StrayCompass.com To see more Okinawan videos - head to AgileH.com Stay tuned for more great videos about Okinawa.

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In Okinawa, there is bullfighting, but there is no Matador. It involves two bulls battling head-to-head in a contest of strength. Visit my travel video web site - StrayCompass.com and my own personal web site AgileH.com for more great videos.

A different band is marching in. A new administration in Tokyo means a new foreign policy team has been put in place. This is Yasuo Ichikawa, the man in charge of the Defense Ministry.

http://www.gamebillstudio.com/?page_id=6094Du 7 avril au 8 mai 2012, le Japon a été mis à l'honneur au Jardin d'Acclimatation, à Paris, avec une centaine d'artistes et d'artisans qui ont proposé des spectacles, des expositions et des ateliers autour de la culture japonaise.C'est à cette occasion que l'une des organisatrices de l’événement, Yasuko KUDAKA, nous a demandés de tourner un reportage le jour de l'ouverture.

Visit http://StrayCompass.com for more great travel adventures about Okinawa and beyond. Okinawa's capitol city of Naha is southern Japan's cultural center. Venture through the streets of Naha with James Knott and learn about some cool places to visit.

In this episode, James heads to Nakijin to introduce you to his Okinawan relatives. He also finds a huge spider living in the bathroom behind the toilet. Yikes! Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the geography, history, people and culture of this unique place in a series of podcasts. Tune in, learn, and enjoy!!! Please comment, rate and subscribe to my videos. I'm using any feedback I can get to help me make a documentary about visiting Okinawa

Learn how American forces had invaded the island of Okinawa and had successfully split the Japanese defenses.

Visit Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa, Japan and learn about Churaumi Aquarium, the second largest aquarium in the world.

The issue of US military bases on the island of Okinawa is once again shaking the Japanese government.