WWII Bombs Unearthed in Japan's Waters and Airports
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(Stars and Stripes) Japanese divers recently uncovered 20 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from World War II during magnetic surveys at Okinawa’s Naha Military Port and nearby areas. This includes a 5-inch shell discovered in 52-foot waters, marking the first UXO found at the military port replacement facility site. Additionally, 19 pieces, including large bombs and shells, were found near Naha Port.
These ordnance are stored safely for detonation in March. On Miyakojima Island, experts defused two 551-pound bombs unearthed near Miyako Airport and safely relocated them. In October, a 500-pound bomb exploded under a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport on Kyushu, prompting nationwide magnetic surveys at other Japanese airports. Between April 2023 and March 2024, crews disposed of nearly 22 tons of WWII UXO across Japan.
