The school's provisional development plan is to put these priorities into effect by expanding the size of the site to 1,600m2, and adding a library, administrative office and toilets. Higa went on to say that as the issue went beyond the city limits, those concerned should look for additional support from other municipalities. He also stressed the need for cooperation with national and prefectural governments, as well as US military authorities. Ms Sayer then thanked the city for its support, and for its determination to address the issue of schooling for Amerasian children. She added that the funds would contribute significantly to ongoing efforts to improve educational provision for the 40-50 students currently attending the school.
Journalists assess political developments.
Journalists and academics met in Tokyo on July 1 to discuss recent political developments. High on their agenda was the forthcoming summit, and its likely effects on Japanese-US relations and the future of US military bases in Okinawa. Speaking on the subject, former Ryudai professor Seigen Miyazato argued that the decision to hold the G8 meeting in Okinawa was closely linked to the controversial plan to relocate Futenma Air Station. He also predicted that resistance to the plan would intensify in the wake of the G8 meeting. Students re-enact Hawaii voyage 300 students and 100 volunteers set sail from Kin port on July 6 to mark the 100th anniversary of emigration to Hawaii.