March 2, 2019 The Ryukyu Shimpo
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and reported the outcome of the prefectural referendum, in which more than 70% opposed reclaiming land to construct a new base in Henoko.
The prime minister rejected the public consensus, stating: “we cannot leave behind the hazardous situation [of MCAS U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma].”
Clearly, the prime minister’s statement is a contradictory one. Addressing the dangers...
February 25, 2019 The Ryukyu Shimpo
The voters’ disapproval was made clear in the results of the prefecture-wide referendum on the construction of a new U.S. military base in Henoko, Nago City.
It was the first time Okinawans voiced their opinions in a democratic process over construction...
February 10, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo
In an effort to prevent terrorist drone attacks, the Japanese government plans to submit a bill during the current Diet session to revise existing drone laws. The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association countered...
January 1, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo
We have entered the final year of the Heisei era. 2019 looks to be a year in which the existence of democracy in Okinawa, and subsequently Japan as a whole, will be brought into question. This is because while an overwhelming majority of Okinawans oppose it, the...
December 7, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
The Overseas Base Realignment and Closure Coalition (OBRACC), a group comprised of U.S. experts and former high-level public officials, recently released a letter to Congress calling for the closure of U.S. bases in Okinawa, Europe,...
November 2, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
The re-opening of construction at Henoko is the exact opposite of what was explained...
October 18, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
When Okinawa’s former governor revoked approval for land filling activities as part of the relocation of MCAS Futenma to Henoko in Nago City, the Japanese government took countermeasures. Those came in the form of demanding that the Minister of Land, Infrastructure,...
October 1, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
The Okinawa gubernatorial election, held after the passing of Governor Takeshi...
August 9, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Governor Takeshi Onaga, who had been battling progressing pancreatic cancer, died on August 8.
He was 67 years old.
Onaga underwent surgery in April earlier this year, but the cancer cells spread to his liver.
From...
July 28, 2018 by Ryukyu Shimpo
Governor Takeshi Onaga announced his plan to nullify Okinawa’s approval of...
May 15, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
On May 15, 1972, Okinawa was returned to Japanese control. In November of 1971, at the 67th extraordinary Diet, also known as the Okinawan Diet, Chief Executive of the Government of the Ryukyus Chobyo Yara submitted a proposal outlining steps to return...
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