Okinawa Killing Rekindles Anger Over U.S. Bases

Chronology

1. 04-10-2026
   Okinawa Marine Arrest Renews Base-Tension Concerns

   8 articles

   Japanese police arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on suspicion of killing 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet and backpack. Reports say surveillance footage showed the pair entering the hotel and the susp…
2. 05-10-2026
   Okinawa Murder Case Renews Anger Over U.S. Bases

   5 articles

   The arrest of 20-year-old U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard on suspicion of killing and robbing 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a Naha hotel has intensified public anger and renewed debate over the U.S. military presence in Okinawa. Japanese authorities say Ballard denies t…