What next for Okinawa’s anti-base alliance after Japan election loss?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Julian RyallFebruary 17, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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Okinawa's anti-base alliance, "All Okinawa," experienced a significant defeat in the February 8th lower house election, failing to win any of Okinawa's four constituencies. This coalition, which supports Governor Denny Tamaki, aims to reduce the US military presence and halt construction of a new US military facility in Henoko. The loss raises questions about the future of organized resistance to the US military presence in Okinawa. Governor Tamaki attributed the defeat to the popularity of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The alliance, comprised of various opposition parties and civic groups, now faces debate over its ability to maintain voter support and the reasons behind the electoral setback.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Futenma 50% Japanese Communist Party 50% Okinawa Social Mass Party 50% Social Democratic Party 50% Sanae Takaichi ×260% United States 60% Henoko 60% Liberal Democratic Party 70% Japan 70% Denny Tamaki ×280% All Okinawa ×390% Okinawa ×495%

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okinawa 100% us military presence 90% anti-base alliance 90% election loss 80% denny tamaki 70% henoko 60% liberal democratic party 60% futenma air station 50% japanese politics 50%

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