Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki stated that it is desirable for schools to consider programs that allow children to broadly learn and think about the relocation of the US Futenma Air Station to Henoko. This follows a question from the bereaved family of a high school student who died in a capsizing accident in March, which occurred during a protest against the relocation.
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki criticized the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for stating that a high school's educational content related to the Henoko offshore accident violated the Fundamental Law of Education. Tamaki called MEXT's stance "overstepping" and defended peace education in Okinawa.
Junya Ogawa, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, criticized the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for its view that Doshisha International High School's educational content regarding the Henoko base relocation was unconstitutional. Ogawa argued that this could stifle educational experiences and discourage field learning.
Opposition leader Junya Ogawa criticized the Ministry of Education's view on educational content related to the Henoko boat accident, stating it could stifle practical learning and politicize the issue.
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki stated he has "no particular comment" regarding the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's view that a peace study trip to Henoko violated the principle of political neutrality in the Fundamental Law of Education. He emphasized the importance of continuing peace studies to understand Okinawa's heavy base burden.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has criminally charged the deceased captain of a boat that capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, with violating the Maritime Transport Act for operating without registration. The accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including the captain.
