In Japan, Obama 'Appalled' By Okinawa Murder

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May 26, 2016

U.S. President Barack Obama walks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the Ujibashi bridge as they visit at the Ise-Jingu Shrine on May 26, 2016 in Ise, Japan. In the two-day summit, the G7 leaders are scheduled to discuss the pressing global issues including counter-terrorism, energy policy, and sustainable development. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

When the Prime Minister of Japan met with President Obama in Japan Wednesday, most of their time was spent discussing the recent murder of an Okinawa woman, allegedly by a U.S. military contractor.

Washington Post reporter David Nakamura tells Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti how the incident, and other past crimes by U.S. military personnel stationed on the island, has complicated diplomatic relations for Obama on his Asia trip this week.

Guest

David Nakamura, Washington Post reporter who is currently traveling with President Obama. He tweets @DavidNakamura.

This segment aired on May 26, 2016.