In an exclusive interview, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki talks about his controversial positions and hopes for peaceful islands for the prefecture's residents.
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Masako Ganaha has earned the nickname "Joan of Arc" for her unwavering defense of Okinawa's interests, even confronting seasoned politicians for her cause.
"I'm half-Japanese and so is the Governor. I want Okinawa to be a place where children from such a background can also smile." ーRyuichi Sunagawa
"Japan now depends largely on the import of mineral resources. If we can mine our own from the bottom of the sea, the national interest is...
Okinawa officials, by shutting out JSDF members from Coming of Age and other official ceremonies, show disdain for the Constitution, individual rights, and security of the...
