Japanese civic groups protest joint US-Japan military exercises from Oct 25-Nov 1, opposing use of Kitakyushu Airport and Okinawa drills.

Japanese civic groups are protesting joint military exercises between Japan and the U.S. scheduled from October 25 to November 1, involving around 45,000 personnel at various locations. They have submitted petitions to local governments, particularly opposing the use of Kitakyushu Airport and the annual drills in Okinawa. Representative Hiroyuki Teruya emphasized the need to halt these exercises, expressing concerns over militarization.

October 18, 2024
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