Okinawa2

Protestors outside a police station. They are demanding the release of a fellow protestor that has been arrested. At the same time they are protesting against the expansion of the base into a mega base that will include two airstrips. In order to do this they plan to reclaim land around the sea, this will permanently damage the coral reefs and the feeding grounds of the dugong, an endangered species. Preparations for construction has already started and a perimeter has already been set that restricts access for the general public. Currently US bases occupy almost 20 percent of the land in Okinawa.