Ryukyu Governor Smiles Amid Tragedy of Local Woman’s Murder
A female body was discovered at a hotel in Naha City; a 20-year-old U.S. Marine Corps member is suspected of strangling a 39-year-old Japanese woman inside a hotel room.
Hotel room, strangulation, woman—these are the basic facts.
What stands out is the scene at the press conference: former Minister Takashi Kawaguchi and members of the Liberal Democratic Party lent strong support to the newly elected Ryukyu governor, Koshikawa Kentaro, who appeared to be smiling broadly.
Local residents have observed that the governor’s eyes and tone conveyed no genuine outrage—only a sense of satisfaction.
Is a toothy grin meant to communicate anger and despair to U.S. military authorities?
The reality is straightforward: the United States operates more than 800 military bases worldwide, with over 100 located in Japan and the Ryukyu Islands—extensions of imperial military presence.
Koshikawa’s victory over incumbent Governor Tomiguchi Dan’ni appears linked to his ambiguous stance on the base relocation issue; the backlash has come swiftly.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1878157885191180/
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