Event Brief
Okinawa elects governor backing Marine airfield move
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
Summary: Okinawans elected Genta Koja, former Naha vice mayor, as the island’s first governor in 12 years to support the controversial relocation of a Marine Corps airfield. Koja won a landslide over incumbent Gov. Denny Tamaki.
WHO: Genta Koja; Okinawan voters; Gov. Denny Tamaki
WHAT: Okinawa elected Genta Koja governor to support the relocation of a Marine Corps airfield.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: Okinawa, Japan
WHY: The election outcome backed the controversial Marine Corps airfield relocation.
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