毎日新聞23.05.2026Politique1 dk okumaJapan

Okinawa Governor Criticizes MEXT's Judgment on Political Neutrality in School Program

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Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki criticized the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for deeming a learning program by Doshisha International High School politically neutral.
Tamaki stated that providing a learning environment is fundamental to peace education and MEXT's intervention was excessive.

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Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki criticized the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for judging a learning program by Doshisha International High School as politically neutral. The governor stated that providing a learning environment is the core of peace education and MEXT's intervention was excessive.

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沖縄県の玉城デニー知事は23日、同県名護市辺野古沖の船転覆事故で文部科学省が同志社国際高（京都）の学習プログラムは政治的中立に反すると判断したことを巡り「学ぶ環境を提供することは平和教育の根幹。そういうところに踏み込んでくるのは、踏み込みすぎだ」と批判した。同県うるま市で開かれた支援者の集会後、報道陣の取材に応じた。

玉城氏は「文科省の対応が大きな反響になって広がることも予想されるが、学校や子どもたちに影響が出ないようしっかり取り組みたい」と強調。一方で事故が起きたことについては「海難事故の再発防止に向けて反省し、立て直していかないといけない」とした。（共同）

Questions ouvertes

What specific aspects of the Doshisha International High School program were deemed politically non-neutral by MEXT?
What are the specific criteria MEXT uses to define political neutrality in educational programs?
What will be the direct impact on Doshisha International High School and its students following MEXT's judgment?
What measures will Okinawa Prefecture take to ensure the continuation of peace education?