The lawsuit was filed by the nationwide authorities to approve development work on behalf of the prefecture, which opposes the relocation of the U.S. army’s Futenma base in Okinawa, over floor enchancment work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City. The verdict might be handed down on December twentieth.
There has by no means been a case up to now the place the nationwide authorities has “executed” the affairs of an area authorities, and it will likely be fascinating to see what sort of judgment the courtroom will make relating to whether or not leaving development unapproved will critically hurt the general public curiosity.

