Okinawa governor poll to be dominated by base issue

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Continue reading the main story Related stories Anger simmers over Okinawa base burden Environmental fears over US base plan In pictures: Okinawa dugong Voters in Japan’s Okinawa are to elect a governor in a poll closely linked to the future of a controversial US military base relocation plan. Incumbent Hirokazu Nakaima faces a tough challenge from Mayor Yoichi Iha. Both say they oppose moving Futenma airbase to northern Okinawa, but Mr Iha is seen as the more staunch opponent. The election matters because…

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Okinawa governor poll to be dominated by base issue

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