Japanese government overrides Okinawa objection to Henoko work
The approval is 'a milestone' for the total transfer of the Futenma air base as early as possible, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters.
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The approval is 'a milestone' for the total transfer of the Futenma air base as early as possible, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters.
The approval of the change application will mark the central government's first-ever proxy execution of a local government administrative task.
Hayashi, who took office after his predecessor quit over a funding scandal, says revising the relevant law is related to freedom of political activity.
On Wednesday, the Fukuoka High Court Naha branch ordered Okinawa to approve the central government’s construction plan for a key US base.
The move by the high court's Naha branch circumvents Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who has not approved the plan amid staunch local opposition.