Okinawa marks 50 years since reversion from U.S. rule as bases rile

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1. Reversion?

   I am pretty sure the protests are about the fact that Okinawa never actually reverted at all.

   See, the U.S. military bases are STILL there. It like saying you are free to do whatever you want….but this gun to your head is always going to be there….just so you know. FFS

2. This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/48ab72b43dd5-okinawa-marks-50-years-since-reversion-from-us-rule-as-bases-remain.html) reduced by 89%. (I’m a bot)
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   > The southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Sunday marked 50 years since its reversion to Japan from U.S. rule as residents' frustrations continue over a weak local economy and ever-present U.S. military bases despite decades of protest.

   > While some residents seek jobs on U.S. bases as civilian workers in search of better pay, Gov. Tamaki dismisses the view that Okinawa is dependent on the bases economically, saying base-related jobs generate only 5 percent of residents' total income, an improvement from around 15 percent at the time of the reversion.

   > May 15, 2022 – Okinawa marks 50 years since reversion.

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