PM Kishida vows to relocate U.S. base in Okinawa despite local backlash

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday recommitted to taking the necessary steps to relocate a key U.S. base within Okinawa despite vocal opponent Denny Tamaki a day earlier winning a second term as governor of Japan's southernmost prefecture.Kishida has expressed readiness to gain an understanding from local people of the importance of relocating the transfer of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, a senior ruling party lawmaker, who held talks with the premier, told reporters.Liberal Democratic Party election chief Hiroshi Moriyama also quoted Kishida as saying his government will conti…READ FULL ARTICLE