Futenma replacement base ‘fundamental’ to security, U.S. officials tell Okinawa governor
June 4, 2015Author: The Japan Times
Categories: Daily Japan News
During a meeting in Washington, US officials told Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga that the relocated Futenma base in Okinawa is ‘fundamental’ to US/Japan security ties.
Tags: Futenma, Japan, Okinawa, Takeshi Onaga, United States
Okinawa used like a Japanese ‘colony,’ claims Nago mayor on U.S. trip
June 1, 2015Author: Asahi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
Nago mayor Susumu Inamine has said that Okinawa is being treated like a “Japaese colony” as he followed in the footsteps of Okinawa gov. Takeshi Onaga.
Tags: base, Futenma, Nago, Okinawa, relocation, Susumu Inamine, Takeshi Onaga
Okinawa governor’s words on U.S. rule galvanizing base opponents
May 14, 2015Author: Asahi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga is providing a platform behind which opponents of the Futenma relocation can rally.
Tags: base relocation, Futenma, Okinawa, Takeshi Onaga, US
Okinawa gov. to visit U.S. to air opposition to military base transfer
May 12, 2015Author: Mainichi Shimbun
Categories: Daily Japan News
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga is planning a US visit to spread awareness of his opposition to the Futenma relocation.
Tags: Futenma, military base transfer, Okinawa, opposition, relocation, Takeshi Onaga