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07 13, 2024
Protest against parachute drop training at Kadena Air Base (July 2024)Previous letters of protest & request, and comments on this issue:Letters of request for a reduction in the burden from Kadena Air Base (Exercise in April 2024)Letters of protest on April 10, 2024 (Exercise in March 2024)Governor's comments on February 15, 2024 (Exercise in February 20...
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07 10, 2024
Letter of Protest Regarding the Commission of the Sexual Assault and Other Crimes by US Servicemembers on Okinawa(1) The following letters of protest were submitted to: Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan; and Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary[Courtesy Translation]July 3, 2024Letter of Protest Regarding the Commission of the Sexual Assault and Other C...
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06 11, 2024
Activities in DCMay 28 - June 5, 2024 Researchers from Okinawa visits NARAFrom May 28th to June 5th, four researchers from the Okinawan Prefectural Archives conducted research in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at College Park, Maryland. The Okinawa Prefecture DC Office sent two represe...
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Okinawan Culture Captivates the CapitalAs part of Okinawa Prefecture's commitment to promoting arts & culture, broadening cultural exchanges, and nurturing human beings who can actively contribute to the world, the prefectural government teamed up with Ryukyu Art Embassy and Nippon Travel Agency Okinawa to successfully bring a musica...
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Message from the Governor
Okinawa Prefectural Government
Washington D.C. Office
The Okinawa Prefectural Government Washington D.C. Office plays a key role in supporting the Governor’s visits to the United States, gathering information pertinent to base issues, and disseminating information about the situation in Okinawa.
The Washington D.C. Office is committed to accurately conveying the Governor’s attitude and ideas and Okinawa’s situation to the United States, realizing the Governor’s pledges, and working to resolve the issues related to Okinawa.
Role of the Washington D.C. Office
- Gathering information pertinent to base issues
- Disseminating information about Okinawa’s situation and other matters
- Supporting the Governor’s visits to the United States
- Introducing more Okinawa-related publications to the U.S. and improving Okinawa-related research environment
CONTACT
Phone: 202-519-5770