Okinawa Prefecture Governor Denny Tamaki explains delaying his declaration of a third run in the gubernatorial election, claiming, “We made the decision on news of that lamentable accident”. (16ap26)
Splendor of Okinawa: Forest Numnum roadside Uruma, 5ap26. On 23 March, Okinawa Prefecture Governor Denny Tamaki decided to put off both the Prefectural Administration Report Meeting and his own declaration of candidacy in the fall gubernatorial election. He noted, “On news of the lamentable accident at Henoko, we delayed our timing out of consideration for the victims.” The governor made the comments in response to press corps queries. He had planned to hold a press conference on 28 March at the Prefectural Administration Report Meeting to declare his candidacy formally. However, he delayed the declaration on receipt of news of the capsize of the two small boats in the offing at Henoko. The governor also put off the Prefectural Administration Report Meeting. Both are being rescheduled for another day. Governor Tamaki confirmed that the judgment was his, noting, “Wasn’t it better to avoid holding an event which would gather you all together?” A conservative group made up of business gro...