Gov. Inamine approves U.S. base's relocation within Okinawa

Gov. Inamine approves U.S. base's relocation within Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Okinawa Gov. Keiichi Inamine speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 19 after a meeting with cabinet members, during which he announced his decision to allow the heliport functions of the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, central Okinawa, to be relocated within the prefecture.

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