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Okinawa base issue
![Okinawa Governor Asks Tokyo, US to Rethink Base Relocation Plan Okinawa Governor Asks Tokyo, US to Rethink Base Relocation Plan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-20190301okinawa04.jpg)
Okinawa Governor Asks Tokyo, US to Rethink Base Relocation Plan
By Daniel Hurst
Denny Tamaki met with Prime Minister Abe and the U.S. embassy after a recent referendum rejecting a new U.S. base.
![Of Ospreys and Stallions: US Military Aircraft Accidents and Japanese Domestic Politics Of Ospreys and Stallions: US Military Aircraft Accidents and Japanese Domestic Politics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-17_15-41-09.jpg)
Of Ospreys and Stallions: US Military Aircraft Accidents and Japanese Domestic Politics
By John Wright
Despite a strong alliance, Japan's stern response to U.S. military accidents is predictable.
![Freedom of Expression Under Siege in Okinawa Freedom of Expression Under Siege in Okinawa](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-closeup_of_protesters_at_ginowan_protests_2009-11-08.jpg)
Freedom of Expression Under Siege in Okinawa
By Taisuke Komatsu
The Abe government has been particularly harsh on cracking down on dissent in Okinawa.
![After Murder, Mass Protests in Okinawa Against US Bases After Murder, Mass Protests in Okinawa Against US Bases](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-14_19-01-48.jpg)
After Murder, Mass Protests in Okinawa Against US Bases
By Roshni Kapur
Tens of thousands of demonstrators attended the anti-U.S. military rally in Okinawa.
![US Military Personnel Arrested in Okinawa—Again US Military Personnel Arrested in Okinawa—Again](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-03_16-22-46.jpg)
US Military Personnel Arrested in Okinawa—Again
By Yuki Tatsumi
A former U.S. marine is arrested for the murder or a 20-year-old woman, sparking protests in Japan.
![Supporters of Okinawa Base Relocation Plan Claim a Win in Local Elections Supporters of Okinawa Base Relocation Plan Claim a Win in Local Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-14_19-01-48.jpg)
Supporters of Okinawa Base Relocation Plan Claim a Win in Local Elections
By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo's favored candidate won reelection as Ginowan's mayor, providing a boost for the relocation of a U.S. base.
![Beyond Futenma: Okinawa and the US Base Conundrum Beyond Futenma: Okinawa and the US Base Conundrum](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-04_15-25-30.jpg)
Beyond Futenma: Okinawa and the US Base Conundrum
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. basing dispute on Okinawa goes much deeper than the debate over Futenma Air Station.
![It’s Official: Okinawa Governor Withdraws Permission for US Base Construction It’s Official: Okinawa Governor Withdraws Permission for US Base Construction](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-14_19-01-48.jpg)
It’s Official: Okinawa Governor Withdraws Permission for US Base Construction
By Shannon Tiezzi
Governor Takeshi Onaga makes good on a promise to exhaust every means to halt the base construction.
![Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-14_19-01-48.jpg)
Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval
By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Onaga has moved to rescind the central government's permit to construct a new U.S. base.
![Japan Pledges to Hold 'Intensive Talks' on Okinawa Base Issue Japan Pledges to Hold 'Intensive Talks' on Okinawa Base Issue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-07_19-14-21.jpg)
Japan Pledges to Hold 'Intensive Talks' on Okinawa Base Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tokyo will suspend construction on a new U.S. air base for one month in order to hold talks with Okinawan officials.
![Tokyo Snubs Okinawa's New Anti-Base Governor Tokyo Snubs Okinawa's New Anti-Base Governor](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-03_16-22-46.jpg)
Tokyo Snubs Okinawa's New Anti-Base Governor
By Mina Pollmann
The LDP is using its position as Japan's governing party to make life difficult for Okinawa's new anti-base governor.
![Japan to Choose Osprey for China Defense? Japan to Choose Osprey for China Defense?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/12314_52538411f2e2f.jpg)
Japan to Choose Osprey for China Defense?
The aircraft that was part of the Okinawa controversy could become part of Japan’s defense arsenal.
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