Nearly 80% of Japanese think Okinawa's base-hosting burden unfair
The nationwide poll found that 58% of respondents supported transferring some of the U.S. military facilities outside of the prefecture.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Chatan resort thriving as symbol of Okinawa's growth, 50 years after reversion
The town, home to the American Village commercial and entertainment complex, has seen its finances strengthen thanks in part to an increase in property tax revenue from inbound companies.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Japan's Lower House urges government to ease Okinawa's base-hosting burden
The move comes just ahead of the 50th anniversary of the prefecture's reversion to Japanese rule.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Air Force ending program that gave airmen shot at preferred base in US
The Base of Preference program will be suspended starting June 1.
Source: stripes.com
50 years on, Okinawans glad to be part of Japan, but resent U.S. bases
A poll has found that while most respondents expressed affinity for Japan and the U.S., local identity and the burden of American bases remain points of contention.
Source: japantimes.co.jp