Okinawa vs the US Military: The Decades-Long Feud | Wendover Productions
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Okinawa vs the US Military: The Decades-Long Feud | Wendover Productions

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 14, 202625 min
  • Documentary
  • Politics

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hailing from mainland Japan, have taken to the island's beautiful beaches or the many

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It's Friday, October 24, 2025, and this place is buzzing. A popular month to visit what's become a popular place to visit, waves of tourists wander the shops and restaurants of Kokusai Street. Splitting south, many then amble into the covered, ever-vibrant Makishi Public Market.

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It's hot, reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius so many visitors, most hailing from mainland Japan, have taken to the island's beautiful beaches or the many national and nature parks littering the island, exploring the comparatively cooler climate of the subtropical forest.

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And they've taken to other islands entirely, hopping on ferries to explore the natural beauty of the nearby neighbors. Depending on their interests, the tourists spread. The foodie rambles the city, the freediver heads for the coral-lined coast.

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