How long does the government intend to continue with the process of ignoring opposing views and accumulating fait accompli?

The Defense Ministry began land reclamation of Oura Bay in the northern side of the Henoko area of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, where base construction is proceeding for the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

It was the first dumping of dirt and sand into an area where work was made possible with the 2023 measure making the central government the proxy of the Okinawa prefectural government.

The latest move was another example of the central government continuing with the project despite intense Okinawa opposition.

Although the government has repeatedly said the relocation is progressing smoothly, that does not appear to be the case.

The dumping of soil came in an area close to land where work to strengthen the foundation was unnecessary.

Separately, the unprecedented and difficult task of........

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