Anger Simmers Over Okinawa Base Burden -- The BBC
The Japanese island of Okinawa is the reluctant host of dozens of US military bases - and a row over moving an airfield has sparked an angry stand-off.
Shuri Castle stands on a hill above the Okinawan capital, Naha.
It used to be the seat of the Ryukyu kings, who ruled over an archipelago south of Japan and north of Taiwan.
It is an elegant red pavilion where the kings received emissaries and conducted trade across Asia.
Now the castle is a tourist attraction in Japan's southern-most prefecture. It looks down on densely-packed apartment blocks and offices.
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My Comment: The history of Okinawa has not been the best for both Japan and the U.S. Having said that, some accommodation will probably be met .... but not now. There are too many crucial national security issues at play right now, and changing the U.S. defense posture in this part of the world may send the wrong message to countries like China, North Korea, and (more importantly) to all of our allies.