Okinawa’s Koja calls for central government to explain ‘minimum’ military buildup
Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja emphasized the need to balance building up Japan's defense capabilities in the southernmost prefecture with residents' wishes.
Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja emphasized the need to balance building up Japan's defense capabilities in the southernmost prefecture with residents' wishes.
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