November 7, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo online edition
On November 7, the Okinawa Defense Bureau (ODB) moved forward with installing floats on the ocean as part of construction of the Futenma replacement facility in Henoko, Nago City.
Citizens who oppose construction of this facility went out before 8:00 a.m. on two protest boats and twelve canoes to object to the installation of these floats.
The orange floats are being gradually laid out in the water of...
November 3, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Yuri Shimizu
On November 2, the Japanese government decided to resubmit nomination of an Okinawan site for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Natural Heritage status.
The...
November 4, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
(Henoko reporting team) November 3 saw the first mass action protesting the new base construction since the national government resumed construction after the land minister ordered an injunction to invalidate the Okinawa prefectural...
November 6, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Shoichiro Yonamine
Just over a month since taking office, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki will set out on his first trip to the United States.
The newly elected governor will visit New York and Washington D.C. as part of a five-day...
November 2, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
The re-opening of construction at Henoko is the exact opposite of what was explained...
November 2, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Waseda University announced the award-winning pieces for the 18th Waseda Journalism Award in Memory of Ishibashi Tanzan on November 1.
This award is dedicated to the legacy of former prime minister and journalist Tanzan Ishibashi...
October 31, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On October 30, five Okinawan researchers including University of the Ryukyus professors Hiroto Tokuda and Masaaki Gabe held a press conference and released a statement criticizing the Okinawa Defense Bureau for requesting that the Minister...
October 27, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
(Tokyo) On October 26, 110 administrative law experts from around the country published a statement criticizing the Okinawa Defense Bureau’s submission to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a request for...
October 28, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
The Ryukyu Dynasty Parade was held on Kokusai Street in Naha City on October 28, the second day of the Shuri Castle Festival. Many spectators lined the streets to enjoy the annual procession. Onlookers cheered in amazement and adoration...
October 30, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
By Hiroe Nakagawa and Yoko Tabuki
A plan has begun to connect Egypt and the Hantagawa Community Center in Naha, with the goal of building a community center in Egypt.
In January, the “Global Community Center,” that links the Hantagawa...
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