Tag: Henoko

Is Henoko truly the only option?

The world’s eyes are on Okinawa. The government should be aware of this.

The central government must put a stop to the embarrassing clampdown immediately.

We cannot lose sight of the real issue of U.S. bases in Okinawa.

For that matter, as a democratic nation, it’s inexcusable for the US to turn a blind eye to the desires of Japan’s citizenry.

There is no such thing as a policy without options. It’s time the Japanese and American governments consider an option besides Henoko.

By forcibly pursuing construction because the previous governor granted reef destruction permission, it’s all but certain the people's opposition to the base relocation will never be swayed.

The US is the very party that most wants to see this base relocation carried out, and I’d like to see them stop with this cowardly masquerade of trying to hide behind smokescreens.

The [U.S.] response to Okinawa’s sincere request for nuclear-free mainland status, which would greatly reduce U.S. military bases, was one of utter indifference.