Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy

NYT World Sunday 13 September 2026, 13:42 UTC By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 1 min read

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Genta Koja, a conservative, celebrating in Naha city, Japan, on Sunday after he was prejected as the victor in the election for governor of Okinawa.

Okinawa (LOCATION) China (LOCATION) Genta Koja (PERSON) Naha (LOCATION) Japan (LOCATION)

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Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy

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