Tourism and logistics: Okinawa's latest plan to boost its economy
Under its latest economic plan, Okinawa aims to raise its gross prefectural product from ¥4.1 trillion in fiscal 2020 to ¥5.7 trillion by 2031 and reduce its jobless rate from 3.6% to 2.5%.
Okinawa marks 50 years since reversion from U.S. rule
Okinawa continues to shoulder the bulk of U.S. bases in the country despite its long-stated hope of becoming "a peaceful island free of military bases."
Okinawa urges dropping base transfer plan ahead of 50th return anniversary
Japan's security policy relies "too heavily" on Okinawa, Gov. Denny Tamaki said at a news conference on the proposals for "realizing a peaceful and prosperous Okinawa."
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki to seek second term in September poll
Tamaki is expected to run against Atsushi Sakima, a 57-year-old former mayor of Ginowan who is seen as a potential candidate backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Nago election result a boost for ruling coalition and a blow to anti-base movement
The loss of the Nago mayoral candidate opposed to the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the city spells trouble for Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki.
Decades on, text governing U.S. forces in Japan is yet to be revised
Scrutiny of the Status of Forces Agreement has been renewed after U.S. military personnel were exempted from Japanese COVID-19 measures and areas around U.S. bases saw rises in cases.
Okinawa's busy political year set to have major impact on national security
Voters in Nago go to the polls Jan. 23 to choose a mayor in the first of a series of elections that could shape the prefecture's relationship with Tokyo.
For two weeks starting Monday, the movement of U.S. forces personnel outside base facilities will be restricted to essential activities, a joint statement by the two governments said.
Okinawa considers COVID-19 pre-emergency measures as new infections top 600
The number of new cases identified Wednesday in the prefecture is more than two and a half times the figure logged the previous day, officials have confirmed.
Japan to extend special Okinawa development law for another 10 years
The law, which constitutes the basis for implementing central government projects to promote the development of Okinawa, is currently scheduled to expire at the end of March.
Three years on, 30% of Okinawa landfill completed for transfer of U.S. Futenma base
The central government is threatening to scale down the budget for economic revitalization in the prefecture for fiscal 2022 in hopes of silencing Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki.
Okinawa governor refuses to approve change to U.S. base transfer plan
The central government is expected to take immediate countermeasures, with a court fight likely to ensue.
