U.S. bases in Okinawa

Okinawa Is the Key to Japan’s Defense – Even If Okinawans Don’t Like It

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Okinawa Is the Key to Japan’s Defense – Even If Okinawans Don’t Like It

Advertisement On September 4, the Japanese Supreme Court ruled that Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki is legally obligated to approve the relocation of a U.S. military base from the Okinawan district of Ginowan to Henoko district in the prefecture’s Nago city. The decision follows Tamaki’s years-long legal battle to prevent the relocation after landfill work, which … Read more

Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

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Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

Advertisement Okinawa, the southernmost Japanese prefecture where many Japanese choose to spend their holidays thanks to its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, has evolved into the battleground of a long-running conflict. For over 60 years, the local populace has voiced its discontent with the presence of U.S. military outposts on the islands. One of … Read more