People in Okinawa have been living alongside the US military for the past 70 years. The islands hold more US bases than anywhere else in Japan. Locals argue they're shouldering too much of the burden, and many feel their voices aren't being heard in the rest of Japan. On The Focus tonight, we'll meet the young people who are trying to shine a light on the issues in a rather unusual way.

A young Filipino teacher finds inspiration in Tokyo. By using Japanese popular culture, he hopes to pass on the same opportunities he had.