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Japanese Minister Criticized for Referring to Okinawa as "Foreign Countries"

Minister for Okinawa Affairs Hitoshi Kikawada faced criticism after calling the islands "foreign countries," as reported by the Kyodo news agency.

Japanese Minister Criticized for Referring to Okinawa as "Foreign Countries"

This incident sparked controversy due to the sensitive historical and political context surrounding Okinawa's relationship with Japan.

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