In a non-binding resolution Okinawans vote 72% to 28% against the building of another based on their island for the United states Marine Corps (private mercenaries).
Postscript: The following day, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, of the Empire of Japan, said that he would disregard the referendum, and construct the base anyway.
[added 4/30/2023] Thanks to Truthout for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
References:
Japan to push ahead with U.S. base relocation despite Okinawa referendum result – Reuters
www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-okinawa/japan-to-push-ahead-with-us-base-relocation-despite-okinawa-referendum-result-idUSKCN1QE06Q
US Military Base Threatens Biodiversity in Okinawa
truthout.org/articles/us-military-base-threatens-biodiversity-in-okinawa/
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