Key facts
- A recent poll shows 53% of Okinawa residents support the US military presence.
- 37% of residents oppose the US military presence.
- Support for the bases has increased by 10 percentage points since 2021.
- Opposition has decreased by 10 percentage points since 2021.
Support for the US military presence in Okinawa has seen a notable increase, with a recent poll revealing that a majority of residents now favor the bases. The survey indicated that 53% of Okinawa residents support the presence of US military facilities, while 37% oppose them. This represents a significant shift, as support has grown by 10 percentage points since 2021, while opposition has concurrently decreased by the same margin.