Japan starts full-fledged landfill work to move U.S. base in Okinawa

The Japanese government pushed ahead Friday with full-fledged offshore landfill work necessary for building a replacement facility for a U.S. air base within Okinawa, marking a significant phase in the relocation process that has faced persistent local opposition.The adding of tons of soil and sand began before noon in the Henoko coastal district of Nago, the planned location for the transfer of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, which currently sits in a crowded residential area of Ginowan.Angry locals protested around the site, with some crying out not to "kill" the ocean, known for i…READ FULL ARTICLE