Henoko Ordnance Ammunition Depot, Military ordnance storage facility in Henoko, Japan.
Henoko Ordnance Ammunition Depot is a military storage facility located near Camp Schwab and Oura Bay in Okinawa Prefecture. The site comprises multiple underground bunkers with earth-covered roofs spread across a substantial area.
The facility was established after World War II as part of the expanding military infrastructure supporting American defense operations on Okinawa. It has remained in operation as part of the long-term defense presence in the region.
Local residents regularly express concerns about the depot's safety through community meetings and discussions with defense authorities regarding environmental impacts.
The facility is not open to the public and is subject to strict security protocols. Visitors can only observe the external structures from nearby public areas.
The site experienced a significant landslide in 2019 that caused a cliff face to collapse near the facility's perimeter. The incident highlighted the geological challenges affecting the terrain.
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