The government held a commemorative ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa to the mainland on the 8th, and this May the government and Okinawa Prefecture jointly held it at two venues, Okinawa and Tokyo. I understand that it will be done at the same time.
The commemorative ceremony will be held 50 years after Okinawa returned to the mainland, and will be jointly held by the government and Okinawa Prefecture on May 15, and will be held simultaneously at two venues, Okinawa and Tokyo.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will attend the ceremony online, the Okinawa venue will be the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan City, the Tokyo venue will be a hotel in Tokyo, and Prime Minister Kishida will attend at the Okinawa venue.
It is the first time since 1972 when Okinawa returned to the mainland that the ceremony was held at two venues, Okinawa and Tokyo at the same time.
At a cabinet meeting on the 8th, the government also decided to issue gold and silver coins to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to the mainland.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "It is important for the entire nation to remember the historical significance of the return to Okinawa, look back on the history of Okinawa, and pray for further development. We will work in collaboration with Okinawa Prefecture. ".