Thousands of Okinawans were displaced as their land was seized for the construction of U.S. military bases. Over the years, these bases have been the site of numerous incidents, posing a significant threat to the local population. The U.S. military stored prohibited chemical weapons, tested biological weapons, and even accidentally launched a nuclear missile. Today, the island suffers from the worst registered environmental contamination. Will the protests of local residents help remove the U.S. military and return their land to them?
