Chiyomi Sumida
- Bill clears way for Japan to sign treaty to prevent international child abductions May 22, 2013
- Documentary tells story of US teacher killed in tsunami March 12, 2013
- Possible Air Force Osprey deployment rekindles Japan ire January 16, 2013
- Some pets euthanized on Okinawa due to poor communications December 21, 2012
- Light of Special Olympics burns bright at Kadena November 17, 2012
- US sailors on Okinawa charged with gang rape, robbery November 6, 2012
- Agreement grants Okinawans access to US bases during emergencies November 5, 2012
- Tiny percentage responsible for wrongdoing, top Marine general in Japan tells troops October 25, 2012
- Top Navy officer in Japan apologizes for alleged rape on Okinawa October 23, 2012
- Japan report agrees with Air Force finding on June Osprey crash September 11, 2012
- Islanders see Ospreys' arrival as deterrence to Chinese expansionism August 23, 2012
- Unlikely duo meets to remember Hiroshima victims August 6, 2012
- Employee strike will shut some Okinawa AAFES stores on Friday July 12, 2012
- Japanese teen gets 8 years for killing Kadena HS student June 22, 2012
- Kadena airman’s wife pleads not guilty in his slaying April 11, 2012
- Okinawa to test water near popular beach for Agent Orange December 16, 2011
- Rain can't dampen spirits of Special Olympians on Okinawa November 5, 2011
- Okinawa residents testify in class-action lawsuit over noise from military flights October 20, 2011
- Torii Station pauses to remember 9/11 September 12, 2011
- Japan's new government vows to move forward with plans to relocate Marines on Okinawa September 8, 2011
- Japan sets up task force for U.S. troop realignment September 2, 2011
- Okinawa Marines open homes to young victims of Japan disaster August 9, 2011
- Okinawans protest U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement June 29, 2011
- U.S. photographs of WWII Battle of Okinawa to be featured at island exhibit June 8, 2011
- Thousands of pets left behind in restricted zone near nuclear power plant May 28, 2011
- Japan defense chief backs plan to keep Marine air ops on Okinawa May 7, 2011
- Report: Japan never fully committed to moving Futenma off Okinawa May 4, 2011
- Okinawans sue Japan government over U.S. aircraft noise April 28, 2011
- U.S., Japanese troops tackle giant task of removing tsunami debris April 9, 2011
- Massive search by U.S., Japanese troops wraps up with 339 bodies found April 4, 2011
- Bill to provide $11 billion over next 5 years for U.S. bases in Japan April 1, 2011
- Congressman continues to push Japan to sign child abduction treaty February 25, 2011
- Court rejects appeal to halt Kadena night air operations January 31, 2011
- Battle of Okinawa vet looks to make peace by returning wallet of slain Japanese soldier January 21, 2011
- U.S. to move some fighter jet training from Okinawa to Guam January 20, 2011
- Does China's military want better relations with the U.S.? January 15, 2011
- Dollar expected to gain on yen, drop against Korean won in 2011 December 30, 2010
- Japanese PM says Marines must stay on Okinawa December 17, 2010
- Japan agrees to five-year pact to pay for U.S. defense December 14, 2010
- Okinawa aquarium gets visit from Shark Lady December 7, 2010
- Okinawa governor re-elected; vows to block Futenma move November 28, 2010
- Okinawa gubernatorial election could set back U.S.-Japan relations November 26, 2010
- Immigration law aimed at troops' foreign spouses passes House November 17, 2010
- Japan Defense Ministry urges continued financial support of U.S. forces November 12, 2010
- More than 800 athletes compete in Kadena Special Olympics November 6, 2010
- Unauthenticated video of Japan-China boat skirmish leaked to YouTube November 5, 2010
- Building new base for Marines not an option, Okinawa governor candidates say November 2, 2010
- Group to explore making U.S. military in Japan more accountable for environment October 30, 2010
- Seabee sentenced in hit and run on Okinawa October 3, 2010
- Typhoon 08W (Kompasu) # 17, Okinawa aftermath September 1, 2010
- Joint Futenma report fails to settle runway plan August 31, 2010
- Opponent of U.S. bases to challenge Kan in Japan’s PM race August 26, 2010
- Japan’s PM alludes to delay of final Futenma plan August 3, 2010
- Preschool students develop ‘green’ bottle cap collecting hobby August 1, 2010
- Court awards plaintiffs in Futenma noise suit July 29, 2010
- Okinawan remembers WWII island battle June 23, 2010
- On anniversary of battle, Kan vows to reduce Okinawa's burden June 23, 2010
- Soldier charged with vehicular manslaughter out on bail on Okinawa April 9, 2010
- Soldier charged in Okinawa traffic death granted bail April 9, 2010
- Japanese lawmaker to propose Futenma plan March 8, 2010
- Tsunami warning downgraded, officials warn of high tidal swells February 28, 2010
- Japanese panel likes Tinian option February 13, 2010
- Japan launching test of toll-free highways February 5, 2010
- Final arguments heard in Futenma noise appeal January 30, 2010
- After hours: Okinawa Batake January 24, 2010
- Soldier held in fatal Okinawa accident has bond hearing January 20, 2010
- Japan’s Futenma relocation chief tours Okinawa January 11, 2010
- Slain veteran’s family leaves U.S. as wife’s visa is set to expire January 10, 2010
- Soldier charged with vehicular manslaughter in death of Okinawan January 9, 2010
- Policy chief pitches alternative Futenma plan January 7, 2010
- Yomitan residents want soldier accused of hit-and-run turned over December 16, 2009
- Officials still seeking Futenma solution December 11, 2009
- Union, Okinawa mayor vow to fight proposed cuts to base worker pay December 6, 2009
- After hours: Plaza House Chinese Restaurant, Okinawa November 1, 2009
- Japan high court hears arguments in Futenma noise pollution lawsuit October 22, 2009
- U.S. would consider tweaking runway at Schwab October 21, 2009
- Japan leaves realignment funds untouched for now October 18, 2009
- Okinawa governor rejects Schwab impact report October 15, 2009
- Carnelian: Famed doctor, wife open cafe and farm October 11, 2009
- Japanese experts say three recent quakes aren’t prelude to big one August 15, 2009
- After Hours: Bacar, Naha, Okinawa August 9, 2009
- Off-base housing policy in Japan gets mixed reviews from local residents July 28, 2009
- Japanese living on base could miss stimulus July 19, 2009
- Three U.S. POWs added to roster of Hiroshima deaths July 17, 2009
- Get a variety of fruits at orchards in Japan’s Southern Alps July 12, 2009
- Okinawa officials: Reducing use of water is critical May 29, 2009
- ‘Doctor Helo’ takes medical care to new level in Japan May 18, 2009
- Low water reserves worry island officials April 30, 2009
- Futenma noise appeals begin April 25, 2009
- Man arrested for throwing coffee at U.S. diplomat on Okinawa April 9, 2009
- American is questioned after Naha hit-and-run April 9, 2009
- Environmental survey OKs Camp Schwab airfield plans April 6, 2009
- Protests greet U.S. minesweepers April 5, 2009
- Residents: Stray bullet kills Camp Hansen land lease April 3, 2009
- After Hours: Yakitori Tenkai, Chatan, Okinawa March 29, 2009
- Okinawa cabbie awarded $290K in damages March 16, 2009
- Kadena-area residents appeal noise ruling March 15, 2009
- Okinawa records its driest ever winter March 15, 2009
- Former Marine gets 34 months in jail March 7, 2009
- $57 million awarded in Kadena noise suit March 1, 2009
Chiyomi Sumida
Chiyomi was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan. She joined Pacific Stars and Stripes in 1990. She specializes in covering Japanese and Okinawan government agencies and also serves as an Japanese-English translator for the newspaper.
She has a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from University of Maryland. She has an Associate of Arts in English Literature from Notre Dame Seishin in Hiroshima.
Contact information:
E-mail:sumidac@pstripes.osd.mil
Unit 35157
APO AP 96374
Phone:
098-970-3356/ 098-893-2702
Fax: 098-970-9165
Cell: 090-3529-3476
Skype: sumida.chiyomi
