Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

TOKYO - Okinawa’s incumbent governor who opposes an ongoing U.S. Marine base relocation forced by Japan's central government and calls for a fu

Okinawa reelects governor opposing heavy US troop presence

TOKYO — Okinawa’s incumbent governor who opposes an ongoing U.S. Marine base relocation forced by Japan’s central government and calls for a further reduction of American troops on the southern island secured his reelection on Sunday despite concerns of escalating tensions between China and nearby Taiwan.Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who is backed by opposition parties, was certain to win his second four-year term, according to exit polls by major …

Okinawa reelects governor who opposes US troop presence

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who is backed by opposition parties, was certain to win his second four-year term, according to exit polls by major Japanese media.

Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

Okinawa struggles with noise, pollution, and crime because of the U.S. bases, according to Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki.

Okinawa reelects governor opposing heavy US troop presence

Okinawa’s incumbent governor who opposes an ongoing U.S. Marine base relocation forced by Japan’s central government and calls for a further reduction of American troops on the southern island has secured his reelection

Okinawa reelects governor opposing heavy US troop presence

Residents of Okinawa have reelected their incumbent governor, who opposes an ongoing U.S. Marine base relocation forced by Japan’s central government and wants American troops on the southern island to