50,000 to 65,000 is not to be ignored I would think.....US military bases occupy nearly one fifth of the island’s territory and accommodate about 50,000 U.S. nationals, including 30,000 military personnel.
Demonstrators have also protested plans by Washington and Tokyo.. 'to move a major US Marine base'.... from the center of the island to pristine waters off Okinawa’s northern coast.
Here's some other photos....