New Governor, Old Problem: Koja Confronts US Base-Related Crimes in Okinawa

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New Governor, Old Problem: Koja Confronts US Base-Related Crimes in Okinawa

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Okinawa's governor faces persistent public opposition to U.S. military bases, renewed whenever violent crimes linked to the base presence occur. The article says anti-base protests are likely to continue regardless of who holds the governorship.

Whoever is governor, waves of Okinawan anti-base sentiment and protest will continue in the wake of every violent crime.

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