The Return of Korematsu v. United States
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 30, 2018.
Tag Archives: Atsushi Sakima
Japan Dead Last in Gender Equality Ranking
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on March 4, 2018.
Today in Japan (12.08.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 8, 2017.
A Conservative Victory in Ginowan
In the closely watched mayoral election in Ginowan city, which hosts the controversial US Marines Futenma Air Base, conservative incumbent Atsushi Sakima won reelection to a second term. Mayor Sakima faced a stiff challenge from Keiichiro Shimura, who had the backing of Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga and the “All Okinawa” forces opposing construction of the US Marines airbase at Henoko beach.
