
Okinawa protests, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the strategic big picture
June 28, 2016Author: Al Jazeera's Inside Story
Categories: In the News
The horrific murder of an Okinawan woman by an American has stirred large-scale protests in opposition to the United States’ large military presence on the island, but the strategic value of the island “cannot be underestimated” when considering calls to remove American bases, Sasakawa USA’s distinguished non-resident fellow Tomohiko Taniguchi said while appearing on Al
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JPP: Cabinet approval continues to soften in latest polls
March 7, 2016Author: Tobias Harris
Categories: Japan Political Pulse
Two recent polls show that the Japanese cabinet’s approval is once again in what can be described as a “softening” cycle. New polls by the Yomiuri Shimbun and the Mainichi Shimbun both showed headline approval falling. In the case of Yomiuri, the fall was slight, 52% to 49%. Mainichi recorded a sharper fall: the cabinet’s approval fell nine points to 42% and its disapproval rose eight points to 38%.
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Okinawa officials up the ante in U.S. campaign to oppose Henoko relocation
June 3, 2015Author: Asahi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
Efforts by Okinawan officials continue to mount in opposition to the proposed Futenma relocation to Henoko.
Tags: Futenma, Henoko, Okinawa, relocation

Donations to anti-base fund in Okinawa mainly from elsewhere in Japan
May 26, 2015Author: Asahi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
Most donations to an anti-base fund in Okinawa are coming from other parts of Japan.

Gov’t to push to relocate Futenma base to Henoko despite possible obstacles
May 26, 2015Author: Mainichi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
The central government will move ahead with Futenma relocation plans despite rigorous opposition.
Tags: base relocation, central government, Futenma, Henoko, Okinawa