Okinawa governor voices frustration at U.S. base relocation work

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga speaks to reporters at the prefectural government building in Naha, Japan, on Feb. 7, 2017, after offshore construction work began a day earlier to build a replacement facility for the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station amid strong local opposition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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