The osprey (the introduction of which to Okinawa was quite controversial) flew in and out of Kumamoto Airport. I saw something on TV about the governor taking a ride. (Posted by Kirk)

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/895648.shtml

You can find another article about the military maneuvers here:

http://www.marines.mil/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/3258/Article/555400/one-shot-marines-jgsdf-complete-sniper-training.aspx