Television

“‘Night in the American Village’: The Women of Okinawa and Their Connection to U.S. Military Bases,” Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien

"Many Okinawans don't see themselves as victims." Author Akemi Johnson breaks down how a tragic story at the beginning of her book, "Night in the American Village: Women in the Shadow of the U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa," sets the tone for a group of women with a complex connection to American history.

Radio

"What Would It Mean To Have A 'Hapa' Bachelorette?" All Things Considered, NPR

“Asian View,” NHK WORLD-JAPAN

“Women in the shadow of US military bases in Okinawa,” Your Call, KALW

Women’s Magazine, KPFA

“Okinawan women, sexual violence and the shadows of US military occupation,” This is Hell!, WNUR

Online and Print

“‘Night in the American Village’ author talks Okinawan women at the U.S. military base,” The Sacramento Bee

“'Night in the American Village': Touching base with the women of Okinawa,” The Japan Times

“Gender, Race, And A Militarized Okinawa,” LobeLog

“Border Town Stories: Exploring Okinawa’s Multicultural Mishmash,” Nichi Bei Weekly

"The Write Stuff: Akemi Johnson on Slowing Down Time," SF Weekly