Author, journalist with Okinawa Times. "Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026). 沖縄タイムス特約通信員。米国環境ジャーナリスト協会 出版賞。石橋湛山記念 早稲田ジャーナリズム大賞。著書「『情報自由法』で社会を変える！」岩波書店, etc https://www.jonmitchellinjapan.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3miliuwgwjk2vThis film couldn't come at a better time - and hopefully it receives a wide US release, too. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/shinya-tsukamoto-vietnam-veteran-drama-mr-nelson-did-you-kill-people-japan-release-1236701932/03 Apr 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3miliuwgwjk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3mgcfkjqu2c2jThanks to everyone who attended last night’s book launch for “Why are We in Okinawa? A History of Violence” ( @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social ) at @soasuni.bsky.social We had a great turnout from Okinawa, UK, Ireland and the US. I’ll post the recording after it is uploaded.05 Mar 2026 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcfkjqu2c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3mfxlztu5f22nIf you're in London on 4 March, please come along to the launch event for my new book, "Why are We in Okinawa? A History of Violence" from @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social You can also attend online. Details in the link below. https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/book-launch-why-are-we-okinawa-history-violence01 Mar 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfxlztu5f22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3meljpq2qrk2wIf you’re in Cardiff next month, please come along to my talk about violence, discrimination and the resilience of the Okinawan peace movement (plus the parallels with Wales). https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-okinawa-to-wales-peace-and-resistance-across-10000-kilometres-tickets-1982669617197 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-okinawa-to-wales-peace-and-resistance-across-10000-kilometres-tickets-1982669617197?aff=oddtdtcreator11 Feb 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3meljpq2qrk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3me6udbu7r22vToday, Okinawa Times is running my report on 4 French military cadets under investigation by Paris prosecutors for multiple offenses in Okinawa. The men have already left the country - and it remains to be seen if the Japanese gvt. will seek extradition. Okinawa's military burden takes many forms. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Feb 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3me6udbu7r22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3mdngp36tas2bOn 4 March, @soasuni.bsky.social will hold a launch event for my book, "Why are We in Okinawa? A History of Violence." I'll talk about how Okinawans' resistance via protest, music, comedy and art offers an inspirational model of grassroots democracy / civic engagement. https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/book-launch-why-are-we-okinawa-history-violence30 Jan 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdngp36tas2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3m5e7mblcas2hMy latest article for @okinawatimes.co.jp explores how US military histories of Okinawa are riddled with serious errors and omissions - and how these might be amplified by AI-generated search overviews. https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/170876611 Nov 2025 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5e7mblcas2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3m4c3qgrjo22r"I have the right to know the contamination status of my own land." The English version of my latest article about the environmental impact of military operations in Okinawa is now online at @okinawatimes.co.jp. Please take a look. https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/169959428 Oct 2025 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4c3qgrjo22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3m2jrhbvedk2jYesterday, my publisher @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social revealed the cover for my new book, "Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence." Feeling super honoured that artist, Yuken Teruya, designed an obi wrap for it. Release date set for February 2026! https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/why-are-we-in-okinawa-9798765159941/06 Oct 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jrhbvedk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jonmitchell.bsky.social/post/3lysjteeecs2fMuch-needed break from book editing = sunset run along Tokyo’s Tama River. (Finally sounds/smells of an end to summer’s heat).14 Sep 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:buh6z6uo3knnpaykstdclqyv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lysjteeecs2f