Japan, U.S. hold joint patrol in Okinawa after sexual assault cases

U.S. military personnel generally remain in U.S. custody until formally charged by Japan unless they are arrested at the scene of a crime under the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement.

Yes, but under an amendment effected after 1995, in case of crimes such as murder and rape the US has agreed to respond favorably to Japanese request for hand over even prior to indictment.

There are US bases all over the world. This doesn't seem to happen in those places (or maybe it does and is covered up) for example across Europe.

So what is it about Japan or Okinawa that leads US personal to behave like this there?

Ruddy yobbos. Is it the norm with them or is it a few bad apples tainting the barrel for the decent ones?

“So what is it about Japan or Okinawa that leads US personal to behave like this there?”

It’s simply because Americans behave quite differently when they are in Western countries from when they are in non-Western countries.

Peace Science digest describes negative aspects of US bases outside US as 1/increasing levels of prostitution and increased levels of violence against sex workers and 2/major environmental issues often involving chemical or other waste disposal.

Unable in a quick search to get stats on overall US overseas crime levels by sericemen.

I would be sure these stats do exist.

So, as to above comment, US bases ALL present problems of crime to local people would be my guess, not just Okinawa.

There are US bases all over the world. This doesn't seem to happen in those places (or maybe it does and is covered up) for example across Europe.

So what is it about Japan or Okinawa that leads US personal to behave like this there?

In places like Europe and Australia where there are also many US bases, American servicemen acting up in public are dealt with rather rapidly, by bigger, tougher local guys. This likely does not happen in Japan.

I guess some US servicemen believe they can get away with bad behaviour in Japan.

They're so focused on US military personnel committing sexual assaults—which is certainly not unimportant—but when there's a sexual assault epidemic on public transport, as highlighted just this week by Takayuki Harada (professor at the University of Tsukuba’s Institute of Human Sciences), you have to wonder what the real motivation behind this move is.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/04/13/japan/issue-of-chikan-groping/

Why do so many Americans rape?

The American culinary very violent and lusty. Drugs, crimes existing at everywhere they get touched. It was absolutely not wise to hire criminals to for your own security. But Japan has no choice, she is very aware of the neighboring countries who were still frustrated with her conducts during Imperial-era that's why she has to swallow this !

The American culture..

Guru, wanna ask you what your desired world, where the dreaded U.S forces, those that you spend so much time and energy delegitimizing, all step away from the geopolitical challenges of the day look like. What’s the goal? It’s a honest and simple question. No malice. Would love know how you envision a world where the U.S and allies are less involved in the Indo pacific region, and what that looks like in your minds eye. What is your best case scenario?

A) this shouldn't be needed, but a little prevention is always best rather than waiting until someone is hurt or worse.

B) being sent to Asia as your first overseas deployment as an 18-20 yr old is probably a bad idea. At that age, understanding different cues in a culture isn't easy. and signals are lost especially if you have a boner and a little alcohol.

C) I can't claim to understand the thought process of violent criminals of any country or culture. Definitely not rapist. My genetic drive to protect girls and women is fairly absolute in person. When it first kicked in, I didn't understand it. Some people have it and some people do not. If you see someone who needs help or protection and keep walking, then you don't have it.

As for a reason, perhaps it is that some Japanese women drive American men crazy? One of my college roommates never dated women with European features. He always dated women with Asian features. Said he couldn't help it. He just found their features unbelievably attractive. He's been married twice, both where from China.

Rape isn't part of American culture. There are a small number of deviants, but they exist in all cultures.