From The Japan Times · Jesse Johnson · · 50s
Takaichi meets Koja after Marine arrest
Prime Minister Takaichi meets Okinawa's Koja to address Marine murder arrest.
In brief
Prime Minister Takaichi meets Okinawa's Koja to address Marine murder arrest. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Okinawa Governor Genta Koja to ease resident anxiety after a U.S. Marine was arrested for murdering a local woman. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Prime Minister Takaichi
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a closely watched meeting with new Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Okinawa Governor Koja
Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja said the case induced 'great shock and anxiety among residents'.
“great shock and anxiety among residents”
U.S. Marine arrest
A U.S. Marine was arrested over murder of a local woman in Okinawa Prefecture.
Military pause
U.S. military paused all operations for two days in Okinawa Prefecture.
30-day curfew
A fresh 30-day curfew will follow the military pause in Okinawa Prefecture.
In short
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Okinawa Governor Genta Koja to ease resident anxiety after a U.S. Marine was arrested for murdering a local woman.
