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Okinawa bases face pressure to reclaim land from U S military
In Okinawa, amid hills and cliffs where World War II battles raged, local groups press the United States to return land and seas used by bases. Officials say the U S presence remains vital for Asia security, but residents cite 20 percent land use and 75 percent of facilities on 1 percent of island land as hindrances to development.
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Charles A. Rad
Boston Globe
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Japan
U.S
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America
Korea
United States
East Asia
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Philippines
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Kadena Air Base
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Union Association of Central
Yoshikazu Nakasone
Okinawa Center For Peace Activity
Shoichi Chibana