"With so many asymptomatic people, PCR testing is a must," Kono said, adding that tests needed to be to be carried out without exception on military personnel.

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, meanwhile, has also asked the U.S. side to clarify whether they are taking the necessary virus prevention measures while based in Okinawa, including two-week quarantine measures where necessary.

Tamaki has also called for the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to be reviewed as U.S. military personnel are exempt from Japan's quarantine rules and travel bans.

Okinawa hosts the bulk of U.S. military facilities in Japan yet the tiny subtropical island accounts for just a fraction of Japan's total landmass.

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