Kanagawa governor backs existing Okinawa base deal

Friday 06th November, 10:31 AM JST

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USNinJapan2 at 02:36 PM JST - 6th November

Hahaha! This is just too funny...
alphawolf at 05:20 PM JST - 6th November

Sure, because he doesn't want it moved to Kanagawa. Besides, who cares what he says, he has nothing to do with it..

aw
smithinjapan at 05:40 PM JST - 6th November

And?
timorborder at 06:03 PM JST - 6th November

These comments are also getting quoted in the Japanese-language press. Basically they are a defensive reaction from the governor who doesn't want to central government to come up with some "earth shattering" new alternative that sees more US service people stationed in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Anyway, as I have said on numerous occasions, this is still not a US-Japan problem. The only problem lies in Japan, with the newly elected government still grandstanding for votes rather than governing the country.
Newsman at 07:58 PM JST - 6th November

Umm ... since neither Nago nor Ginowan are in Kanagawa Prefecture, why is the governor of Kanagawa getting involved? Or is Kanagawa going to have its own foreign policy from now on? Who's running the ship of state?
alphawolf at 08:22 PM JST - 6th November

Newsman.. because they they are thinking of moving the base out of the prefecture..and this governor might be afraid it could move to Kanagawa..aw
Newsman at 08:41 PM JST - 6th November

Thanks! But I still think it shows the learning curve that the Hatoyama government is going through. Better to get everyone on board with your decisions first, then announce them, rather than announcing them first and then finding out after who takes exception. Cart before the horse ...
ca1ic0cat at 10:49 PM JST - 6th November

Yah, let's pack them all into Atsugi. What the heck does the gov of Kanagawa really care about Okinawa? I really don't think they would come to Kanagawa. Too far north. Panic anyone?
NeoJamal at 06:32 AM JST - 7th November

Anywhere in Japan is a good location from where to deploy and protect US interes..uh I mean Japan.
Kankuokyaku at 06:44 AM JST - 7th November

You guys are missing the point. No chance Futenma would ever move to Atsugi.

Navy Jets at Atsugi are slated to move to Iwakuni in 2014 as part of this realignment. The governor realizes that if the Futenma move falls apart, this move will likely fall apart as well.