thejapantimes, In the face of base relocation and an increased military presence, Okinawans are pursuing their own diplomacy, independent of the Japanese government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/04/japan/okinawa-taiwan-contingency-diplomacy/ #commentary #japan #okinawa #futenma #henoko #usbases #usmilitary #usjapanrelations #us #china #defense #taiwan