US Marine’s Arrest for Murder Tests Okinawa’s New Governor

🇯🇵 The Diplomat (JP) —
US Marine’s Arrest for Murder Tests Okinawa’s New Governor

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The arrest of a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murder shortly after Koja Genta became Okinawa’s governor threatens to complicate relations with Tokyo. The incident comes amid plans to deepen cooperation on Japan’s expanding southwestern defense posture.

An alleged killing days after Koja Genta took office threatens Tokyo’s hopes for closer cooperation with Okinawa on its expanding southwestern defense posture.

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