While Okinawa is now a popular beach getaway, its jungles have preserved the scars of combat from March to June 1945. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ITOMAN, Japan (AP) — Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a headtorch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa's jungle. He gently runs his fingers through the gravel until two pieces of bone emerge. These ...

The entrance to the Third Surgical Cave at the Himeyuri Peace Park on Okinawa. American Steph Pawelski and a fellow history enthusiast explore a World War II-era military cave on Okinawa.

TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island.

Okinawa, Japan, is these days known for its spectacular beaches and is a popular getaway. But its lush jungles saw deadly combat in World War II. Photo / 123RF Trekking through mud and rocks in ...

Okinawa marked the day when one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island ended 80 years ago.

Okinawa marked the day when one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island ended 80 years ago. In the face of growing global tensions, its governor pledged to keep ...

TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on ...

TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on ...

TOKYO (AP) — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on ...