FOCUS: Japan's boosting of southwest defenses to be easier under new Okinawa gov.

Kyodo News · KYODO NEWS · 2026-09-29 08:43 UTC

Japan is likely to see smoother sailing in its efforts to bolster its defenses in its southwestern region after the new Okinawa governor, who is more supportive of the state's security plans than his predecessor, takes office Wednesday.

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