The alleged murder by an American soldier has reignited controversy over the heavy U.S. military presence on the southern island.
Naha – A week after a U.S. marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman in Okinawa Prefecture, resident Takako Kakazu is clear what she wants: American soldiers to leave. The case has prompted public outrage, caused Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to slam the “heinous crime” and reignited controversy over the heavy U.S. military presence on the southern island. How many more women in Okinawa have to suffer like this?
Everyone is angry,” she said.
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