In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with prefectures in Kyushu and Yamaguchi. Fukuoka Prefecture is designated as the evacuation site for residents from Ishigaki City and Miyakojima City. This plan, discussed at the Kyushu Governors’ Meeting in Kumamoto City on June 3, includes securing transportation, accommodation, and food supplies for the first month. Governor Shunji Kono of Miyazaki Prefecture emphasized the unprecedented scale of the project and the need for a comprehensive evacuation framework. Source: NHK
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