Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Protestor-Camp-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ677DDB.htmlConceptually similarProtestor Camp in OkinawaGP0STPET4Completed★★★★Inside the Protestors Camp in OkinawaGP0STPET6Completed★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESJCompleted★★★★★★Main Entrance into Camp Schwab in OkinawaGP0STPESKCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESICompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESNCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESECompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESGCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESHCompleted★★★★★★★View AllGP0STPESSProtestor Camp in OkinawaMake-shift tent for protestors opposite Camp Schwab. How long have these tents been here?Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:31 Oct, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Camps-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Roads-Signs-StreetsShoot:Stories of Protest in OkinawaThe ocean home of the last few Japanese dugongs is about to be landfilled to make way for two airstrips – part of the expansion of a US military base on the island of Okinawa. But a movement nearly 18 years old is standing up to say NO.The struggle is reaching a fever pitch. The majority of Okinawa's people – from students to grandparents and the local governor – have voiced their opposition to the plans. But construction work continues. There are daily scuffles outside the base as protesters attempt to prevent bulldozers and equipment from entering the bay.Here are the stories of six courageous people who are taking action to save the dugongs and protect the rich ocean life for future generations.Related Collections:Stories of Protest in Okinawa