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Opinion: The 1,101 -- and many more -- lives lost to incidents caused by US forces in Japan
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· September 11, 2026
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Key points The Japanese government has provided a figure of 1,101 people. The total number of lives lost may be higher, as the figure of 1,101 is specifically noted, implying there could be additional cases.
A significant number of lives have been lost due to incidents involving US forces. The Japanese government has provided a figure of 1,101 people. This number was presented during a regular session of the Diet last year.
Further information about these incidents is available from other sources. The figure is a result of the government's presentation, but details about the incidents themselves are not provided here.
The total number of lives lost may be higher, as the figure of 1,101 is specifically noted, implying there could be additional cases.
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