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Okinawa · OkinawaA suspected electrical problem prompted the pilot to land the F-35B Lightning II. The front landing gear malfunctioned and the aircraft's nose dropped onto the ground. Video from Japanese public broadcaster NHK shared Thursday on Twitter. It is unclear how much damage was done to the fighter.See the Story
Marine Corps stealth fighter damaged after Okinawa landing
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Naha · NahaWith the exception of some areas along the monorail line and national highways around Naha, cars are a daily necessity in most parts of Okinawa. Whether it's work, daily life, or entertainment, without a means of transportation connecting regions with diverse charms, the local community will decline ▼ The government's tax system...See the Story
Who is to blame for long-distance driving
Okinawa · OkinawaA total of 76,148 E2Ws were registered across India last month. Ola Electric topped sales charts, with 16,246 units of its S1 range of electric scooters registered countrywide. Ampere Electric Vehicles clocked its best monthly sales till date.See the Story
Electric two-wheeler sales in November 2022: Ola, Ampere, TVS soar; Okinawa, Revolt stumble
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Missiles · Okinawa PrefectureOn the 30th in Yonaguni Town, Okinawa Prefecture, a resident evacuation drill prepared for ballistic missiles was conducted for the first time. Based on the successive ballistic missile launches by North Korea, it was hosted by the government, prefectures, etc. The purpose is to provide information and confirm evacuation procedures. About 80 from the island in August...See the Story
Yonaguni Missile Evacuation First Training
Okinawa · OkinawaDue to the problem of lack of teachers in public schools, the shortage of nursing teachers is also getting serious. According to the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education, there were no school nurses at a total of 2 schools, 1 elementary school and 1 junior high school, as of September 1. The prefectural board said about these two schools, “Currently...See the Story
Okinawa, shortage of nursing teachers as of September, 2 schools absent, business expanded under COVID-19
Coronavirus · OkinawaOkinawa Prefecture announced on the 30th that 659 new people were infected with the novel coronavirus in the prefecture. With the increase in hospitalized patients, the prefecture announced that it will raise the medical phase in the main island area and the Yaeyama area to 4 from December 1. New infections by age group...See the Story
659 people with COVID-19 in Okinawa, medical phase raised
US & Canada · OkinawaOkinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, backed by opposition parties, was certain to win his second four-year term. Tamaki's victory could deepen tensions between Okinawa and the central government. The plan to move U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma has already been delayed for years.See the Story
Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
Okinawa · Okinawa[Tokyo 11th Reuters] - The Okinawa prefectural gubernatorial election due to the expiration of his term of office was cast and counted on the 11th, and according to NHK and others, the incumbent Tamaki Denny (62) recommended by “All Okinawa,” which has organized constitution, communism, etc., will be re-elected Economic measures were the main issues amid the pros and cons of relocating the US Army Futenma Airport (Ginowan City) to Henoko, Nago C…See the Story
Okinawa prefectural gubernatorial election, Mr. Tamaki Denny loses as a candidate for re-election and is sure to lose his own public = press
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Nature · OkinawaTyphoon Muifa approached Japan's southern islands on Sunday, prompting officials to issue a warning for locals to seek shelter. Muifa is expected to maintain its strength and hit Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Monday before heading north toward Shanghai and its surrounding areas.See the Story
'Very strong' Typhoon Muifa approaches Japan southern islands
44% Right coverage: 9 sources
Business · OkinawaVoters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday. Rising tensions in the nearby waters have become a concern for the tropical prefecture. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has pushed for increased defence spending.See the Story
Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat
50% Center coverage: 6 sources
Okinawa · Okinawa[Yomiuri Shimbun] On the 30th on Yonaguni Island in Okinawa prefecture, which is the westernmost tip of Japan, a resident evacuation drill assuming that ballistic missiles will fly in by the cabinet secretariat, prefecture, etc. was conducted for the first time. “Missile launch. Please evacuate inside a building or underground”. Evacuation is urged from the disaster prevention administrative radio after 10:00 a.m.See the Story
Missile Assumed, Evacuation Drills on Okinawa/Yonaguni Island... Islanders Run Into Community Center
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