Japan is bolstering its military presence on Yonaguni, a remote island near Taiwan. The Japanese plan to deploy a new missile ...

On Japan's western frontier, the small island of Yonaguni, devoid of even a corner store, offers nature lovers a unique ...

The island's militarization has divided residents—some welcome the economic boost, while others fear losing Yonaguni’s peaceful identity. The region has witnessed Chinese military provocations, ...

Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, commander of Fleet Air Wing 5 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, says his group’s mission ...

The Nansei Shoto south-western island chain will be within the theatre of conflict if war were to break out over Taiwan. Read ...

Hey Hunters, I wanted to do a video weighing up the arguments for and against Yonaguni being a man made ancient megalithic site. My brain hurts haha.

Japan and its ally, the United States, hold joint military exercises in Yonaguni, western Japan. A southern cattle ranch has ...

Yonaguni, a remote Japanese island, faces rapid militarization amid growing tensions with China over Taiwan. Once known for its natural beauty, it's now a strategic military hub, causing a rift among ...

For example, Yonaguni town is only about 110 kilometers from Taiwan. When Yonaguni Mayor Kenichi Itokazu held talks last July with Hirokazu Matsuno, who was then chief Cabinet secretary ...

All of the buildup has cemented the island’s as a front line in a potential clash over Taiwan. Kyoko Yamaguchi, left, Fumie ...

YONAGUNI, Okinawa Prefecture--Defense Minister Gen Nakatani gave assurances that residents here and on outlying islands would be protected in the event of a military emergency such as a missile ...

YONAGUNI, Japan — This tiny island on Japan’s western frontier has no convenience store. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze on a hill. But the ...