University head calls for shutdown of Futenma 22 years after U.S. chopper crash
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-14 14:56 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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GINOWAN, OKINAWA PREF. – Okinawa International University President Hajime Asato called for the immediate closure of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma air station, at a gathering Thursday to mark 22 years since a U.S. military helicopter crashed into the premises of the university.
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