Futenma

National Nov 9, 2020

For Okinawans, Biden offers little hope of shift on Futenma move

Some, however, say fears of spiraling U.S.-China tensions are likely to ease under the incoming administration.

National Oct 23, 2020

Japan defense chief and Okinawa governor still at odds over U.S. base

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki met Thursday to discuss the issue of relocating U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.

National Oct 11, 2020

Japan government and Okinawa remain at odds over U.S. base move

Okinawa's governor reiterated his opposition to the central government's relocation plan during his first meeting with the new chief Cabinet secretary.

National / Politics Oct 9, 2020

Futenma base breakthrough continues to elude Okinawa governor

After two years in office, questions are being raised over whether Denny Tamaki can maintain his support given a lack of achievements.

National Oct 7, 2020

Okinawa governor asks Suga for dialogue on U.S. base transfer

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in a meeting in Tokyo to hold a dialogue to resolve the issue of the controversial relocation of a U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture. The central and Okinawa governments have been locked in ...

National / Politics Sep 28, 2020

U.S. alliance of 'unprecedented' importance, says Japan defense chief

In an interview, Nobuo Kishi said he wants to "further boost the alliance's deterrence and response capabilities" amid "an increasingly harsh national security environment."

National Jul 14, 2020

U.S. bases in Okinawa report more COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 99

Japan and the U.S. are sharing info about infections, a top Japanese official has said, after outbreaks at military sites in Okinawa stoked anger in the prefecture.

National Jul 12, 2020

Two U.S. bases in Okinawa on lockdown with 62 coronavirus cases confirmed

U.S. forces told the Okinawa government the cases were confirmed between Tuesday and Saturday at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.

National Jul 11, 2020

Dozens of COVID-19 infections detected at U.S. military facilities in Okinawa, governor says

by Jesse Johnson

The number was likely to top 50 and involve several facilities, including Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.

National Jul 10, 2020

Japan's top court rejects call to halt flights near U.S. Okinawa base

The court said Japan can't limit flights because it has no right to manage the air base under various security agreements.

National Jul 7, 2020

'Several' coronavirus cases detected at U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa

by Jesse Johnson

The U.S. Marines in Okinawa said Tuesday that it has detected “several” cases of COVID-19 infections at the contentious U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in the prefecture. “Several SOFA status personnel aboard MCAS Futenma have tested positive for COVID-19,” Marine Corps Installations Pacific said ...