Monday · Nov 2, 2026 · Asia Digest · diplomacy
Japan urges US to enforce troop discipline after another Marine is arrested in Okinawa
The curfew was imposed on US forces in Okinawa after a woman was killed last month; another Marine has been indicted on a murder charge in that case, CNA reported. Koizumi said Tokyo asked Washington to prevent a recurrence and ensure full compliance with the nighttime curfew. Kihara called Saturday's incident "regrettable," Kyodo reported.
Why it matters: Okinawa hosts many US military bases, and the cases have renewed controversy over the size of the US military presence on the island, CNA reported.
References
- Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrestCNA · channelnewsasia.com · 2026-11-02
- Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 2, 2026Kyodo News · english.kyodonews.net · 2026-11-02