I don’t think US is occupying Japan, because US bases in Japan are there by mutual consent. Similarly for South Korea and Germany.
But yes, US is occupying Okinawa. US bases in Okinawa are not there by mutual consent. Japan consents, Okinawa doesn’t. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma is, like, the single biggest political issue in Okinawa. Just look at the aerial picture. It is absurd.
Similarly, US was occupying Seoul, Yongsan Garrison in particular. After a long negotiation, US bases relocated to Pyeongtaek, where they are welcome. Putin does have a point here. US should do more of Pyeongtaek.
I don’t think US is occupying Japan, because US bases in Japan are there by mutual consent. Similarly for South Korea and Germany.
But yes, US is occupying Okinawa. US bases in Okinawa are not there by mutual consent. Japan consents, Okinawa doesn’t. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma is, like, the single biggest political issue in Okinawa. Just look at the aerial picture. It is absurd.
Similarly, US was occupying Seoul, Yongsan Garrison in particular. After a long negotiation, US bases relocated to Pyeongtaek, where they are welcome. Putin does have a point here. US should do more of Pyeongtaek.