Japan PM Takaichi seeks to reduce Okinawa base burden

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday she will work to reduce the burden of U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture during the first meeting in 13 years between the central and local governments under a policy framework.Speaking at a meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council with recently elected Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja at the prime minister's office, Takaichi also instructed relevant Cabinet ministers to consider measures to support the prefecture when compiling the fiscal 2027 budget.The meeting was held amid discussions over the southern island prefecture's development budget …READ FULL ARTICLE