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Japan's LDP vies for Okinawa governor seat amid US base dispute

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The upcoming governor election in Okinawa, Japan, is a critical juncture for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its stance on the US military presence. The LDP is heavily backing candidate Genta Koja, aiming to unseat the incumbent Denny Tamaki, who is supported by the 'All Okinawa' coalition. A victory for Koja could potentially ease tensions between Okinawa and Tokyo and advance the relocation of the Futenma base within the prefecture. AI

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Japan's LDP vies for Okinawa governor seat amid US base dispute

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor election

    Okinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed its security agenda and the heavy US military presence on its islands. A victory by Genta Koja, the Liberal Democratic Part…

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