Even The Provinces Are Getting Restive

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Hirokazu Nakaima is running neck and neck with rival Yoichi Iha


Okinawa governor poll to be dominated by base issue
27 November 2010 Last updated at 18:04 ET

Incumbent Hirokazu Nakaima faces a tough challenge from Mayor Yoichi Iha.

Both say they oppose moving Futenma airbase to northern Okinawa, but Mr Iha is seen as the more staunch opponent.

The election matters because it is the governor who can approve or veto the plan, which has severely strained ties between Tokyo and Washington.

Under the half-century-old US-Japan security alliance, the US agrees to defend Japan in return for land for military bases.

Almost three-quarters of these bases are in Okinawa, where there is growing resentment over their presence.

[Lasher]

1. Good, bring them home!

That war's over. There is no legitimate reason Japan can't defend their own country now.

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2. effin A btw who is threataning Japan?

China? Hell no they look at them as a customer these days. I am so glad I bought out of the "fear "and nationalistic BS years ago. The first thing I tell people who buy into this BS, is turn off the TV and question everything you get from commercial media.