Okinawa rejects central government order on U.S. base work
The central government and Okinawa Prefecture have long been at odds over relocating U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Okinawa governor ignores Tokyo's deadline to approve Marine Corps runway permits
The governor of Okinawa prefecture has defied a deadline set by Tokyo to approve design changes for a coastal airfield that will one day replace Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
Source: stripes.com
Tamaki misses deadline for approving U.S. base changes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
NAHA--Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki missed the Sept. 27 deadline set by the land minister for approving design changes that are holding up a contentious U.S. military base relocation project within the prefecture.
Source: asahi.com
Okinawa rejects central gov't demand over U.S. base landfill
The governor of Japan's Okinawa has rejected the central government's demand to approve its modified plan on landfill work for the relocation of a key U.S. base within the southern island prefecture.
Source: kyodonews.net
Defense minister, governor of Okinawa do not meet during visit | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
In a break from tradition, Minoru Kihara, the new defense minister, didn’t meet with Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki during his first visit to Okinawa after assuming office.
Source: asahi.com