Henoko Non-Violent Action

皆様、報道等で既に大半の事はご存知の事と思いますが、高江の現地に居た者と して一連の出来事と、それについての感想をお伝えしたいと思います。 今からちょうど２週間前の夜、参院選の結果が発表されていくなか、沖縄 は十万六千四百票の大差でオール沖縄が自民党の島...

A massive power of the Government is demonstrated with the Japanese riot Police who are sent from Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka.  All Japan riot police forces. Uncountable numbers of Police forces (media says 500 - 1000 hundreds) arrived at Okinawa on this middle of July. The Japanese government has been ignoring a Japanese law on the isolated island of Okinawa. The situation in Okinawa has been so critical and danger of democratic and constitutional nation. The Japanese government ignores the Okinawa prefecture government. And using police to remove the will and decision of Okinawa. Especially Police power has been overused and ignoring law process. For example, Removing legally parked citizen's cars which were blocking the gate for construction sites. Starting a inspection for all cars on the public road. Police tried to search inside of cars. Setting temporary traffic signs of parking prohibition without legal process. When the Police who is l...

Right after the National election finished in Japan on 11th July. Japanese government suddenly carried in construction materials into Takae Helipad proposed site which is at most northern area in Okinawa. Known as U.S. Marine's Jungle War-fare Training Center. The all elections won for the representatives for national diet. All 6 representatives of Okinawa are against the construction more U.S. bases in Okinawa. The will of the people in Okinawa is so obvious. However, Japanese government will send 500 - 1000 riot polices for speedy U.S. military construction. Which means for a removal of people who protest. It reminds me Japanese Imperial Force invasion to Asian countries. Moreover, 14th July Jap. Government & Okinawa prefecture government discussed to find a solution. It was an order from the court to discuss between Japanese government & Okinawa. However, suddenly the Jap. Government expressed to restart the construction in Henoko. Jap. government says that ...

Every morning except Sunday at 9 a.m. 10 to 50 people gathered in front of Camp Schwab. Almost all of them know each other. Their ages are mainly over 60's & 70's. I tell you this is not negative campaign but I mean where are young people ? I know that young people are busy for their life, but I don't see very very few numbers of them here. I think Henoko movement is not fascinating young people. In this few days, I met students at Henoko & Takae. I saw that they could not be a part of protesting people. They kind of stayed away from the crowd. Many elders are wanting to have more young people at Henoko movement but I didn't see both young & elders communicate.                                 To attract more young people, What Do we need ? the Blue Sky, the White Clouds, Green Trees. Good mix isn't it ? First session is maybe not easy to harmonize. But when the time...

On December 1944, Underground Headquarters was completed by 3000 Japanese soldiers. It was hidden built, so civilian couldn't get close to the area. This underground Headquarters has 450m long with at least 8 rooms include a room for commanding officer. This picture below the room was used for operational planning  .  The man who sit on a chair is Minoru Ohta Vice Admiral. The picture below is commanding officer's room. the picture below is Sally Forth Scene. Most of the naval personnel left the cave at this exit to make the final stand against American soldiers even though they were not properly armed to fight. Petty Officer's room. When the battle was getting intensified 4000 soldiers were staying. There-fore, soldiers had to sleep with standing. .  Medical Treatment room. Survivors of the battle remember seeing numerous casualties in this area, so it is likely that this was the tunnel medical facility. ...

I want to dive into the water, but it's about 30 meters high... Don't make wrong choice... This is at Yomitan Village, cape Zanpa. Another view of cape Zanpa. Farmers are working at their farms. These farms are surrounded by Kadena air base & Oil storage U.S. army base. Kadena Air Base has been leaking  several different kinds of pollutant in to soil & river. Don't you think foods are also contaminated ? I know many people evacuated from Fukushima area. However, I founded out that Okinawa is so contaminated by U.S. military presence. This farm is completely inside of the U.S. base. Farmers has a permission ID to go into a gate. The land is owned by farmers but Japanese government forcibly rent the land from farmers and give to U.S. military for free. These farms can be taken away whenever U.S. military needs to use the land. Concrete roof top is a Okinawan tomb. Over 71 years family members cannot visit any time. Satellit...

   Today is 709th day, It's been almost 2 years since we started to sit in at Camp Schwab.  Yellow Line, Since Okinawan woman was killed by U.S. military worker, we've been stopping all Y number vehicles(Military workers) and military vehicles.  24 hours on the road of Okinawa, you can see military vehicles, and often they make accidents.                    Many elders are retired school teachers. Many of them come everyday.  This is a Security man for U.S. base. And Carrying a gun. He is a Japanese ordinary man. It is illegal to have a gun in Japan even as a security guard but in side the base is not Japan so....              Says, "Welcome to Camp Schwab Home of the USMC & III MEF's Striking Power"                                        Says, "Protect Wha...