Recent clusters of Covid-19 cases in prefectures with United States military bases have rekindled Japanese anger with the Status of Forces Agreement (Sofa) that provides the legal standing for American military personnel stationed in Japan.
While the Covid-19 outbreak has given new ammunition to opponents of the US presence, it also offers an opportunity for defenders of the alliance to support much needed revisions.
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