Japanese government counters Okinawa's rejection of Henoko design changes
A court battle between the central and the Okinawa governments is likely to start if the prefecture's rejection of the design change application is invalidated.
Japan aware of sinking ground ahead of U.S. base landfill work in Okinawa
The central government was aware of the weak seabed at the planned Futenma relocation site in 2015, three years before work got underway.
Okinawa and the central government remain apart over U.S. base relocation plan
In his first meeting with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki demanded an immediate halt to the work to relocate U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
Japan opposition party's pledges include halt to U.S. base relocation in Okinawa
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's campaign pledges also include strengthening the Coast Guard in order to defend the Senkaku Islands.
Opposition grows over soil at Henoko that may contain WWII remains
Prefectural assemblies have come out against using soil from the south of Okinawa, because remains of many people from their own regions are still likely buried there.
GSDF and U.S. reached secret deal in 2015 to station amphibious unit in Okinawa
Although the plan has been suspended due to the impasse over the relocation of a U.S. air base in the prefecture, the GSDF hasn't given up on the idea, sources say.
Okinawans and former North Korea abductees urge Biden to take initiative
The controversial relocation of a U.S. military base and the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea are issues that have rolled over from the Trump and Abe administrations.
LDP loses first of series of Okinawa polls in blow to Suga government
A candidate supported by the ruling bloc has lost to an opposition-backed rival in the first of a series of mayoral elections in Okinawa Prefecture.
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.
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.
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 ...
Abe may come out stronger for Henoko base as LDP wins seats in Okinawa
Although the LDP failed to win a majority in the Okinawa assembly, the results were apparently enough to give a boost to the Abe administration.
