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The appearance of mysterious white foam from maintenance holes near U.S. military facilities in Okinawa Prefecture has left residents increasingly concerned that it might be hazardous to health. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/16/japan/society/pfas-concerns-near-us-bases-okinawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #okinawa #usbases #usmilitary #futenma #pfas #environment
Unidentified foam near U.S. military bases in Okinawa raises PFAS concerns

A civic group has asked for on-site investigations of U.S. bases for possible leaks but the U.S. military has turned down the request.

The Japan Times
Mar 16 at 6:47amBuffer