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Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler

This article is about a U.S. Marine Corps base. For other uses, see Camp Butler (disambiguation). Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler Okinawa, Japan File:Camp smedley butler. gifMCB Butler logo Type Military base Built 1955 In use 1955-present Controlled by USMC Garrison III MEF Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler (or Butler Marine Base to natives) is a United States Marine Corps base located in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. It was named for legendary Marine Smedley D. Butler.

Located at 26.2974, 127.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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United States Marine Corps bases, Military bases of the United States in Japan, United States Armed Forces in Okinawa Prefecture

Kadena High School

Kadena High School is on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and is administered by Department of Defense Education Activity. Opened in 1981, the school is for English-speaking American military dependents. It is run under the supervision of the Okinawa Department of Defense Dependents Schools District.

Located at 26.3356, 127.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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High schools in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1981, Schools in Okinawa Prefecture, American international schools, Department of Defense Education Activity

United States Army Air Forces in Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa was the last major ground battle between the armed forces of the Empire of Japan and the United States of the Pacific War. United States Army and United States Marine Corps ground forces landed on the island on 1 April 1945 at 08:30 am. The Battle of Okinawa lasted 83 days until 22 June, when the island was declared secured. The defense of the island was divided into three strong Japanese lines where hidden guns, machine guns and bunkers covered approaches and fields.

Located at 26.3132, 127.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Intermediate combat commands of the United States Army Air Forces, Pacific theatre of World War II, South West Pacific theatre of World War II, Invasions, Japanese home islands campaign

Okinawa Athletic Stadium

Okinawa Athletic Stadium (沖縄県総合運動公園陸上競技場) is a multi-purpose stadium in Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of F.C. Ryūkyū. The stadium holds 25,000 people.

Located at 26.3086, 127.821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Japan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Japan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Japan, Sports venues in Okinawa Prefecture

Nakagusuku Castle

is a gusuku in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is now in ruins. The legendary Ryukyuan commander, Gosamaru, built the fortress in the early 15th century to defend against attacks from the east by Lord Amawari of Katsuren Castle. The six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku. \t\t \t\t\tNakagusuku Castle02n2700. jpg \t\t\t Rampart of the 3rd district \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tNakagusuku Castle17n3104.

Located at 26.2842, 127.801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Japan, Former buildings and structures of Japan, Former castles, 15th-century architecture, Castles in Okinawa Prefecture