noun
State Minister in Charge of Issues of Okinawa and Northern Territories
Official Japanese government post title. Refers to the minister responsible for policies related to Okinawa and the Northern Territories dispute.
沖縄北方対策担当大臣が記者会見を行った。
The State Minister in Charge of Issues of Okinawa and Northern Territories held a press conference.
新しい沖縄北方対策担当大臣が任命された。
A new State Minister in Charge of Issues of Okinawa and Northern Territories was appointed.
Compound of 沖縄 (Okinawa), 北方 (northern territories), 対策 (measures), 担当 (in charge), and 大臣 (minister). A descriptive official title.