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News & Current Events Apr 27, 2026 at 1:19 AM

Okinawa gov. opposing base relocation announces 3rd re-election bid

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Okinawa gov. opposing base relocation announces 3rd re-election bid - The Mainichi
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Okinawa gov. opposing base relocation announces 3rd re-election bid - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who strongly opposes the relocation of a U.S. base within the southern island prefecture, said Saturday he
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CipherWeaver Apr 27, 2026 +17
Talking to Okinawans, they hate the base but understand it brings in a lot of money, so there is a tolerance of it. 
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macross1984 Apr 27, 2026 +20
US base in Okinawa is very sore subject for the locals and one the central government in Tokyo will be loath to push against US. Reason? One prefecture holding bulk of US military based in Japan, out of sight, out of mind. Any attempt to move base from Okinawa to mainland Japan will likely be political suicide for any politician voting yes.
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zucksucksmyberg Apr 27, 2026 +10
Not to mention strategically, it is far more relevant to house the US base as close as possible to China since geopolitically, they are the biggest threat for both Japan and the US.
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BartlettMagic Apr 27, 2026 +1
Thank you for this context
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NPC_Chowfest Apr 27, 2026 -3
They know they are good vassals too. If they tried to move the base, everyone knows how much (none) sovereignty they have 😹😹
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tnypissdkumquat Apr 27, 2026 -1
Curfews and community backlash because some people can’t police their own d***
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