Japanese military in Okinawa

Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition

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Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition

The Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to build a new training ground for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in the central area of Okinawa’s main island, drawing strong opposition from local residents. Should the central government forcibly execute the plan, this could be yet another tinder box in pacificist Okinawa, the nation’s politically and … Read more

With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

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With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

Tokyo Report | Security | East Asia As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure. Advertisement The Japanese government had been discussing since at least last September – before the slew of new defense policy documents were released in December – about constructing … Read more