I agree that WW2 era occupations were fairly nebulously-defined. However, the "US never honors its promises when it comes to withdrawal" is a gross mischaracte

I agree that WW2 era occupations were fairly nebulously-defined. However, the "US never honors its promises when it comes to withdrawal" is a gross mischaracterisation. The U.S. military base system on Okinawa is a part of a bilateral agreement with the Japanese government. Although unpopular with Okinawans, multiple successive Tokyo governments have approved expansions to the original bases, including one this year. [1] To my knowledge the only forcibly-held U.S. base is the one in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. [1] http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21674839-okinawa-takes-governments-japan-and-america-island-warrior http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21674839-okinawa-takes-go...