Japan Sees Futenma Move to Henoko as Only Viable Solution
Tokyo, Sept. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government reiterated on Monday that relocating the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma air station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, to the Henoko district of Nago in the southwestern Japan prefecture is "the only viable solution" to problems involving the military base. "We will do our best in reducing burdens from military bases on local residents," Chief ...
On Monday, the Japanese government emphasized that moving the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma air station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, to the Henoko district of Nago is the sole viable solution to the issues surrounding the military base. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated this at a press conference in Tokyo following the election of a candidate who supports the relocation of Futenma to Henoko in Sunday's gubernatorial election in Okinawa.
The central government pledged to enhance defense of the country's southwest while actively promoting Okinawa development as part of their national strategy. However, Kihara did not specify when the United States will relinquish control of the Futenma site. He assured that they would maintain close communication with the United States to ensure a timely return once the arrangements for the replacement facility are finalized.
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