Ex-diplomat recognizes existence of secret pact on Okinawa's return

Ex-diplomat recognizes existence of secret pact on Okinawa's return

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Bunroku Yoshino, who negotiated with the U.S. government for Okinawa's return to Japan as director general of the ministry's American Bureau, speaks during an interview at his home in Yokohama on FEb. 8. Yoshino, 87, acknowledged that Japan had secretly shouldered $4 million in costs for Okinawa's reversion to Japan from U.S. occupation in 1972.

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