Okinawa Reversion to Japan and Related Negotiations (1952–1972)

1. USCAR begins civil administration in Ryukyus

   Dec 15, 1950Labels: USCAR, Ryukyu Islands

   • USCAR
   • NARA USCAR

2. San Francisco Treaty sets U.S. control framework

   Sep 8, 1951Labels: San Francisco, United States

   • Britannica
   • SF Treaty

3. Government of the Ryukyu Islands is created

   Apr 1, 1952Labels: Government of, USCAR

   • GRI
   • USCAR

4. Peace treaty takes effect; Okinawa remains under U.S.

   Apr 28, 1952Labels: San Francisco, Okinawa

   • Britannica
   • SF Treaty

5. Amami Islands returned to Japanese administration

   Dec 25, 1953Labels: Amami Islands, United States

   • NARA USCAR
   • JACAR

6. Tokyo and Washington begin sustained reversion diplomacy

   Jan 1, 1968Labels: Japan, United States

   • Okinawa Pact
   • FRUS

7. Nixon–Satō communiqué commits to reversion in 1972

   Nov 21, 1969Labels: Nixon Sat, Richard Nixon

   • FRUS
   • Nixon Statement

8. Koza Riot highlights Okinawan anger over U.S. presence

   Dec 20, 1970Labels: Koza Riot, Okinawa City

   • Koza Riot
   • Ryukyu Repo

9. Okinawa Reversion Agreement is signed

   Jun 17, 1971Labels: Okinawa Reversion, Japan U

   • Nixon Statement
   • Okinawa Pact

10. Japan’s Diet ratifies the reversion agreement

    Nov 24, 1971Labels: National Diet, Japan

    • Okinawa Pact
    • JapanGov

11. USCAR and Ryukyu self-government are abolished

    May 14, 1972Labels: USCAR, Government of

    • GRI
    • USCAR

12. Reversion agreement enters into force

    May 15, 1972Labels: Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Reversion

    • Stars Stripes
    • Reversion