Okinawa governor decries U.S. ambassador visit to isles near Taiwan

The governor of Okinawa on Saturday criticized the U.S. ambassador to Japan's visit to two of its remote islands in the country's south near Taiwan the previous day, saying the move raises tensions in the region."To visit an area near Taiwan increases the tension. We are monitoring (the situation) closely so that it doesn't cause further friction," Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki told reporters, apparently referring to China's objection to the United States deepening ties with Taiwan.U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel visited Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost island about 100 kilometers eas…READ FULL ARTICLE