Today in Japan (12.18.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 18, 2017.
Tag Archives: Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (Okinawa)
Tillerson Makes U-Turn on North Korea Talks
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the second week of December 2017.
Today in Japan (12.13.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 13, 2017.
The Democracy Free US-Japan Alliance
The last thing the US Alliance Managers would ever consider is that perhaps they ought to actually respect democracy and to make adjustments to their policies in accordance with the democratic will.
Today in Japan (12.07.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 7, 2017.
Japan Trumped: Hoping Against Hope
The election of Donald Trump as US president pushes its alliance with Japan back close to zero.
Racism Emerges in Okinawa Base Confrontation
Racism has always been an essential element in the struggle over US military bases in Okinawa, but now it has emerged into the mainstream media.
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.
Democracy at Stake in New Battle of Okinawa
On November 16, a new governor was elected in Okinawa, Japan, pledging to take on the governments of both Japan and the United States to stop the construction of a controversial US Marine airbase in his prefecture.
Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine Interview
Inamine reflects on US military bases, economic development, and the state of democracy in Okinawa.
