Following a 23-year U.S. occupation, Iwo Jima was returned to Japan in 1968 as part of the Ogasawara island group, but it is now home to only 380 service members of the Japan Maritime Self Defense ...

Only around 750 miles from mainland Japan, Iwo Jima was viewed as a crucial piece of the war effort in the Pacific — and imagery from the battle would become iconic symbols, including the US ...

On July 5, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will host Shayne Jarosz, executive director of the Iwo Jima Association, ...

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class frigate has proven out its ability to conduct unmanned mine ...

Naruhito’s visit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. In recent years, he has visited some of ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sailed through waters east of the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean for the first time, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Monday.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at the island of Iwo Jima, now officially called Iwo To in Japan, Monday April 7, 2025. (Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool Photo via AP) Show Caption ...

On July 5, the National Museum of Military Vehicles will host Shayne Jarosz, executive director of the Iwo Jima Association, ...