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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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."
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.
Bloc against U.S. base transfer keeps majority in Okinawa election
Sunday's contest is the first prefectural assembly election since anti-base Gov. Denny Tamaki became governor in October 2018.
Okinawa marks 48th anniversary of reversion as pandemic cancels protests
Anti-base activists cancel their annual protests but vow to continue their battle against the Futenma relocation plan with the central government.
