According to Lin Kufang: "The Japanese government clearly sees that the Okinawan people are searching for their own identity, yet it actively sup ports this effort. That is the mark of a modern, pluralistic society." While historical grievances certainly do exist, in Lin's opinion one has to admire Japan for the generous support it now offers to a "border region" like Okinawa.
「日本政府明顯地感覺沖繩人有尋找主體的用心，卻又開放而主動的支持，正是現代化國家的多元機制」，林谷芳認為，歷史的恩怨不說，日本人對「邊陲」沖繩表現的泱泱大度，令人折服。