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?
Okinawa's US Shadow