From Naha, Japan: Voting has begun for the Okinawa gubernatorial election. The incumbent governor is seeking re-election and opposes a contentious US military base relocation.

The election is significant as it focuses on issues such as the US base and the economy. Further details about the candidates and their platforms are available from the source.

The outcome of the election may depend on how voters weigh these key issues, but specific information about the candidates and the voting process is limited in this report.