Global economic slowdown also hitting Okinawa

Global economic slowdown also hitting Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Construction of the Sesoko Beach Resort hotel in the town of Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture, remains suspended Nov. 20 due to the economic downturn.

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