The sea area around the Henoko district in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN October 19, 2015
Three members of a government panel studying the environmental impact of the relocation of a U.S. air base in Okinawa Prefecture, including the committee chairman, have received donations totaling 11 million yen ($92,100) from contractors undertaking the construction work.
The 13-member panel is tasked with scientifically assessing the environmental impact of the landfill and construction project in the Henoko district of Nago to relocate functions of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture.
The Asahi Shimbun filed requests for information disclosure to universities and other institutions that the 13 members belong to for donations and compensation they receive, along with interviewing each member.
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