Futenma Air Station

Protests and an anti-base governor could distract from Abe’s core policies this fall.

Tokyo appears to be on the verge of finally settling the controversial issue. Will it succeed?

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the Okinawa governor an offer he couldn’t refuse.

The U.S. military presence in Okinawa continues to be a fraught issue for Japan.

With little local support, it’s time for a rethink of the current plan to relocate US forces in Japan.

Leaked cables obtained by WikiLeaks suggest a misguided attempt by the Japanese government to steer views on defence and security.

Police have been getting tough on protests over the location of US bases. Is it part of a broader crackdown?

Renewed construction in Okinawa has reignited debate over the US military. But is the time for talk over?

Did economics trump the Futenma base relocation issue in Sunday’s gubernatorial election?

TPP entry placed on back burner as Naoto Kan gets sidetracked by diplomatic disputes at APEC summit.

The rising yen, economy, Futenma issue, China… Naoto Kan hasn’t got the time to relax.

Is the latest government apology over the Futenma Air Station just more of the same?