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Koja to call on Japan gov't to reduce Okinawa burden of hosting US bases
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· September 13, 2026
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Key points Koja's pledge is part of his campaign ahead of the election. From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa gubernatorial election on Sunday.
From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa gubernatorial election on Sunday. He has pledged to request that the central government reduce the burden of hosting US bases in Okinawa.
Further details about his plans are available from the source. Koja's pledge is part of his campaign ahead of the election.
The outcome of the election is anticipated to be in Koja's favor, according to reports.
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What is this story about? From Naha, Japan: Genta Koja is expected to win the Okinawa gubernatorial election on Sunday. He has pledged to request that the central government reduce the burden of hosting US bases in Okinawa…
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