U.S. conveys condolences over death of Okinawa governor Onaga

The United States on Wednesday offered its "heartfelt condolences" over the death of Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga and expressed its appreciation for his contributions to Japan-U.S. relations."We are grateful for Governor Onaga's contributions to our relationship with Japan," said State Department spokeswoman Katina Adams."And we deeply value our work with him on issues of importance to the people of Okinawa over the years," Adams said, in a veiled reference to issues related to the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture.Onaga, who died Wednesday aged 67, confront…READ FULL ARTICLE