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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after Genta Koja, a candidate backed by her Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after Genta Koja, a candidate backed by her Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja reads a newspaper in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja reads a newspaper in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press in Naha on Sept. 14, 2026, a day after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Liberal Democratic Pary Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki meets the press at the ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2026, after LDP-backed Genta Koja won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki performs a traditional folk dance in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Liberal Democratic Pary Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki meets the press at the ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2026, after LDP-backed Genta Koja won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to support a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki receives a bouquet from supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki waves to supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki meets the press after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki bows in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki bows in front of supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja meets the press after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja (back, L) meets the press after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja celebrates after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja receives a bouquet after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja receives a bouquet after winning the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026, becoming the southern island prefecture's first leader in 12 years to back a key U.S. base relocation plan.

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Japan: Typhoon Lingling Triggers Flooding in Southern Kyushu After Making Landfall

Typhoon Lingling made landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture on the evening of Thursday, August 21, bringing heavy rain and widespread damage across southern Kyushu. Flooding and landslides were reported in multiple areas. This video shows flooded streets in Kagoshima City.