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Japanese military in Okinawa
![Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-06_13-44-49.jpg)
Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition
By Takahashi Kosuke
The Ministry of Defense plans to build a new training ground for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the central area of Okinawa's main island.
![With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-07-27-123902.jpg)
With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter
By Mina Pollmann
As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.
![Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-04-26-153718.jpeg)
Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch
By Takahashi Kosuke
The deployment of additional missile defense systems is causing mixed reactions from Okinawans.
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