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Okinawa Update: Opposition to the Construction of a New U.S. Base at Henoko and the Responsibility of the U.S.
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 March 2025
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The “Okinawa problem” to which the APJ has paid so much attention over recent years continues to evolve, and the contradiction between the national governments of Japan and the United States on the one hand and the prefectural government and people of Okinawa on the other to intensify. The following paper was drafted by Hideki Yoshikawa and issued on May 19 in the name of the US Working Group section of the “All Okinawa Council.” The “All-Okinawa Council” is an Okinawan mass organization set up in July 2014 representing local communities, civil society groups, local assemblies, and business establishments, to press for reduction of the burden of the US military presence. It has constituted a major plank in support of Governor Onaga's insistence that no new base be built in Okinawa for the Marine Corps.
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1 Hideki Yoshikawa, “All Okinawa Goes to Washington - The Okinawan Appeal to the American Government and People,” The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 47, No. 3, December 7, 2015.
2 Emma Chanlett-Avery and Ian E. Rinehart, “The U.S. military presence In Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy,” CRS Report, January 20, 2016.
3 “Kengikai no kogi ketsugi zenbun,” Okinawa taimusu, May 27, 2016.
4 “Zen kichi tekkyo 4 wari cho,” Ryukyu shimpo, June 3, 2016, and for a slightly abridged English translation, “Over 40 per cent of Okinawans want bases withdrawn and 53 per cent want Marines withdrawn,” ibid, June 3 2016.
5 “Okinawa kenmin taikai 6 man 5 sen nin, higaisha itami kaiheitai tekkyo yokyu,” Okinawa taimusu, June 19, 2016.
6 “Josei 16 dantai yokyusho,” Ryukyu shimpo, May 22, 2016.
7 “Panel refrains from supporting Okinawa in base relocation spat,” Mainichi Shimbun, June 18 2016.
8 See Press Conference by the Minster of Defense Gen Nakatami, November 18, 2015. See also “Court battle over Henoko,” Japan Times, November 18, 2015.
9 See “Okinawa sues Tokyo over Futenma relocation dispute, taking legal battle to next level,” Japan Times, December 25, 2016.
10 See Governor Onaga's statement (in Japanese only) on filing suit against the Japanese government December 25, 2015.
11 For detailed discussion (and translation) of Judge Tamiya's out-of-court settlement proposal see Gavan McCormack, “ Ceasefire' on Oura Bay: The March 2016 Japan-Okinawa ‘Amicable Agreement’ Introduction and Six Views from within the Okinawan Anti-Base Movement,” The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 14, Issue 7, No. 1, April 1, 2016.
12 “Shinzo Abe and Okinawa's Governor Resume Talks on U.S. Base,” New York Times, March 4, 2016.
13 See Press conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary, March 7, 2016.
14 “Government tells Onaga to ‘correct’ Henoko landfill decision,” Japan Times, March 7, 2016,
15 “Shinzo Abe and Okinawa's Governor Resume Talks on U.S. Base,” New York Times, op. cit.
16 “Obama concerned over possible delay in Okinawa base relocation,” Mainichi Shimbun, April 1, 2016.
17 See Press Conference by the Minister of Defense, April 1, 2016.
18 “Gov't officials puzzled by Okinawa Governor Onaga's remarks over Futenma base transfer,” Mainichi Shimbun, April 7, 2016.
19 “Onaga says he could ‘repeal’ land fill approval over Futenma base transfer,” Mainichi Shimbun, April 6, 2016.
20 For detailed discussion on Judge Tamiya's out-of-court settlement proposal as well as translation of the proposal, see Gavan McCormack's article “ Ceasefire' on Oura Bay: The March 2016 Japan-Okinawa ‘Amicable Agreement’ Introduction and Six Views from within the Okinawan Anti-Base Movement,” The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 14, Issue 7, No. 1, April 1, 2016.
21 These numbers were drawn from the Okinawa Times.
22 Joint Statement by Shimin Gaiko Centre (Citizens' Diplomatic Centre for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples), International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR).
23 See “Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression; the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders,” letter sent by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Japanese government, June 15, 2015.
24 See “Reply of the Government of Japan to the request for information through the communication of the Speical Rapporteurs of the United Nations Human Rights Council.” July 27, 2015.
25 David Kaye, press conference, “Preliminary observations by the United Nations special rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Mr David Kaye at the end of his visit to Japan (12-19 April, 2016),” April 19, 2016.
26 Emma Chanlett-Avery and Ian E. Rinehart, The U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy,“ CRS Report, January 20, 2016.
27 See Schwab (H25) suiiki seibutsu to chosa houkokusho [Schwab (H25) Survey on Aquiatic Organisms Report].
28 According to the Schwab (H25) report, in April, during a total of 7 days survey per, the ODB found 13 new dugong trails; In May, during a total of 4 days research, the ODB found 28 new dugong trails; In June, during a total of 4 days research period, the OBD found 28 new dugong feeding trails; In July, during a period of 4 days research periods, the OBD found 8 new dugong feeding trails.
29 See the NACS-J's survey reports and press release on the finding of dugong feeding trails in May and July, 2014.
30 Ikensho Nago Mayor Inamine Susumu.
31 See the NACS-J's survey reports and press release on the finding of dugong feeding trails in May and July, 2014.
32 ODB officials provided this comment during a meeting with NGOs on April 21, 2016.
33 ODB officials provided this comment during a meeting with NGOs on April 21, 2016.
34 U.S. Marine Corps Recommended Findings April 2014 is here provided as EXHIBIT 1 to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division.
35 Eric Johnston, “In proxy battle over Futenma base relocation, Ginowan mayor wins reelection,” Japan Times, January 24, 2016, and Gavan McCormack, “The Ginowan Mayoral – Okinawan Currents and Counter-Currents,” The Asia-Pacific Journal – Japan Focus, February 1, 2016.
36 See Press Conference January 25, 2016.
37 Peter Ennis, “Local Election Fails to Break Stalemate over US Marine Presence in Okinawa,” Tokyo Business Today, February 4, 2016.
38 See Cambridge City Council's Policy Order Resolution adopted on December 25, 2015.
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