I found this tidbit in one of the first few links:
I have the honor to enclose copy of a self-explanatory memorandum for General MacArthur, September 20, 1947, containing the gist of a conversation with Mr. Hidenari Terasaki, an adviser to the Emperor, who called at this Office at his own request.
It will be noted that the Emperor of Japan hopes that the United States will continue the military occupation of Okinawa and other islands of the Ryukyus, a hope which undoubtedly is largely based upon self-interest. The Emperor also envisages a continuation of United States military occupation of these islands through the medium of a long-term lease. In his opinion, the Japanese people would thereby be convinced that the United States has no ulterior motives and would welcome United States occupation for military purposes.
My interest is so piqued by this short memo. I'm afraid I may be laying off the studying until I've read the entire site.
Check it out for yourself, too at Nirai Kanai.
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My understanding is that the U.S. military occupation is part of a treaty - and therefore has no hope of departure unless the U.S. makes that call (thus the futility of protests). I would like to hear if you come across anything that says otherwise.
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