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National / Politics Nov 12, 2018
In New York visit, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki highlights opposition to U.S. base plan
Newly elected Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki said Sunday that the Japanese government's plan to replace a key U.S. military base within the prefecture is opposed to the will of local residents. In a speech at New York University, he said he was elected as governor ...
National Nov 12, 2018
Four Chinese ships briefly intrude into Japan's waters near Senkaku Islands
Four Chinese Coast Guard ships entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday. It was the first such intrusion since Oct. 17 and the 19th this year. The Haijing 2302, the Haijing 2308, the Haijing 2401 and the Haijing 2501 entered ...
National / Politics Nov 10, 2018
Okinawa Gov. Tamaki meets defense minister, steps up conflict with central government over base move
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki ups the ante with the central government over plans for a U.S. military base transfer within the prefecture.
National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Nov 9, 2018
A sad legacy of postwar upheaval, neglected graves hinder safety works in Okinawa
The area around the banks of the Hija River in the town of Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture, is dotted with graves that are left unattended with no one to inherit them, posing a growing problem for urban development and safety works. Ownership of 90 percent or ...
National / Politics Nov 9, 2018
New Okinawa Gov. Tamaki to raise military base issue during visit to U.S.
The governor says he wants to see Tokyo and Washington spread the burden of hosting U.S. troops more evenly across Japan.
National Nov 2, 2018
Japan again pushes for World Heritage listing for southwestern islands
The island chain boasts extensive subtropical forests that are home to rare species such as the Amami rabbit and the Iriomote cat.
National Nov 1, 2018
Central government resumes landfill work for relocation of U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa
Okinawa Gov. Tamaki has said the decision to restart goes against the will of the majority of local residents.
National / Politics Nov 1, 2018
Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki plans visit to U.S. to urge Americans to halt Henoko base
by Mari Yamaguchi and Yuri Kageyama
The biracial, newly elected governor of Okinawa plans to visit the United States with a message to the American people: Stop building a disputed military base and build peace instead. "I want the American people to understand what has been, what is and what will ...
National Oct 31, 2018
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki pledges further action to stop construction of Henoko base
by Magdalena Osumi
Tamaki argued that the central government’s decision can be legally challenged.
National Oct 31, 2018
ANA apologizes for flight delays due to pilot's boozy night out
All Nippon Airways Co. apologized Wednesday for flight delays in Okinawa last week caused by a pilot who called in sick after a night out drinking. Five domestic flights departing and arriving in Japan's southern island prefecture were delayed for up to 58 minutes until ...