The NHK decision desk says independent incumbent Iha Yoichi has retained his seat in the Okinawa district.
Iha was the mayor of Ginowan City, where the US Marine Corps Futenma Air Station is located.
The Air Station is planned to be relocated to Nago city in the same prefecture. But the prefectural governor strongly opposes that. Iha is backed by the parties opposing the relocation plan. It would be his second term.
Iha was the mayor of Ginowan City, where the US Marine Corps Futenma Air Station is located.
The Air Station is planned to be relocated to Nago city in the same prefecture. But the prefectural governor strongly opposes that. Iha is backed by the parties opposing the relocation plan. It would be his second term.
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Summary
Independent incumbent Iha Yoichi wins re-election in Okinawa district; previously served as mayor of Ginowan City, home to US Marine Corps Futenma Air Station. Planned relocation of the Air Station to Nago city faces opposition from prefectural governor and Iha, who are backed by parties against
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220711_475/
Date: July 11, 2022
Created: 2022/07/11 08:29
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:03
Last Read: 2022/07/11 08:29