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Encyclopedia > United States Forces Japan

The United States Forces Japan (USFJ, Japanese: 在日米軍 Zainichi Beigun) refers to the various divisions of the United States Armed Forces that are stationed in Japan. Under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, the United States is obliged to defend Japan in close cooperation with the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security (in Japanese, 日本国とアメリカ合衆国との間の相互協力及び安全保障条約, Treaty of mutual cooperation and security between Japan and the United States of America) was signed between the United States and Japan in Washington on January 19, 1960. ... The Japan Self-Defense Forces ), or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of World War II. The force has not been engaged in real combat but has been engaged in some international peacekeeping operations. ...

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History

After the Japanese surrender in World War II, the United States Armed Forces acquired the overall administrative authority in Japan. All of the Japanese Imperial Army and Navy were decommissioned and all of their military bases were taken over by the USAF. The allied countries planned to demilitarize Japan, and the U.S. imposed the Constitution of Japan with a no-armed-force clause in 1947. The Japanese representatives, Mamoru Shigemitsu and Yoshijiro Umezu, on board USS Missouri during the surrender ceremonies on 2 September 1945. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... The Imperial Japanese Army (大日本帝国陸軍 Dai-Nippon Teikoku Rikugun) was in existence from the Meiji Reformation to the end of World War II. It was created to replace the traditional Japanese samurai with a modern Western-style conscript army. ... The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) (大日本帝國海軍 Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kaigun or 日本海軍 Nippon Kaigun) was the navy of Japan before 1945. ... The Constitution of Japan ) has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1946. ... Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution is a No War clause. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


After the Korean War began in 1950, Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers in Japan, ordered the Japanese government to establish the paramilitary "Reserved Police", which was later developed into the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Belligerents United Nations: Republic of Korea Australia Belgium Canada Colombia Ethiopia France Greece Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Philippines South Africa Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States Naval Support and Military Servicing/Repairs: Japan Medical staff: Denmark Italy Norway India Sweden DPR Korea PR China Soviet Union Commanders Syngman Rhee Chung... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the American general; for the municipality in the Philippines, see General MacArthur, Eastern Samar. ... Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP) was the title for Douglas MacArthur during the Occupation of Japan following WWII. The title did belong to Dwight David Eisenhower during WWII, however, he had nothing to do with the attacks on Japan. ... The Japan Self-Defense Forces ), or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of World War II. The force has not been engaged in real combat but has been engaged in some international peacekeeping operations. ...


In 1951, the Treaty of San Francisco was signed by the allied countries and Japan, which restored its formal sovereignty. At the same time, the US and Japan signed the Japan-America Security Alliance. By this treaty, the USAF are legally responsible for the defense of Japan and in return for this, the Japanese government has offered military bases, funds and various interests as defined by the Status of Forces Agreement. Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru gives a speech on reconciliation and rapport ) at the San Francisco Peace conference. ... A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) is an agreement between a country and a foreign nation stationing military forces in that country. ...


In 1960 at the expiration of the treaty, the new Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan was signed between the United States and Japan. The status of the United States Forces Japan was defined in the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. The treaty is still in effect and the Japanese foreign policy is based on these reciprocal obligations. Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security (in Japanese, 日本国とアメリカ合衆国との間の相互協力及び安全保障条約, Treaty of mutual cooperation and security between Japan and the United States of America) was signed between the United States and Japan in Washington on January 19, 1960. ... U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (official name: Agreement under Article VI of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United States of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of United States Armed Forces in Japan) is an agreement concluded in 1960 between...


In the Vietnam War, the USFJ military bases in Japan, especially those in Okinawa, were used as important strategic and logistic bases. The USAF strategic bombers were deployed in the bases in Okinawa, which was still administered by the US government. In the 1960s, 1,200 nuclear weapons were stored in the Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.[1] All the missiles left Okinawa after the reversion to Japanese administration in 1972. Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... This article is about the prefecture. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kadena redirects here. ... This article is about the prefecture. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


As of 2007 there are 33,453 U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan, and another 5,500 American civilians employed there by the United States Department of Defense. The United States Seventh Fleet is based in Yokosuka. 130 USAF fighters are stationed in the Misawa Air Base and Kadena Air Base. 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Department of Defense (DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the military. ... The United States 7th Fleet is a naval military formation based in Yokosuka, Japan, with units positioned near South Korea and Japan. ... Categories: Cities in Kanagawa Prefecture | Japan geography stubs ... Aerial photo of Security Hill American and Japanese air traffic controllers work together in Misawas busy control tower. ...

The Japanese government paid 217 billion Yen (US$ 2.0 billion) in 2007[3] as annual host-nation support called Omoiyari Yosan (思いやり予算? sympathy budget or compassion budget).[4] The United States Army is the largest, and by some standards oldest, established branch of the armed forces of the United States and is one of seven uniformed services. ... USN redirects here. ... USAF redirects here. ... United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. ... Japanese 10 yen coin (obverse) showing Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Yen is the currency used in Japan. ... Omoiyarai Yosan lit. ... Omoiyarai Yosan lit. ...


Controversy

Okinawa International University, where a U.S. Marines helicopter crashed in 2004.
Okinawa International University, where a U.S. Marines helicopter crashed in 2004.

Many Japanese citizens appreciate the mutual security treaty with the U.S. and the presence of the USFJ,[5] but at the same time, a large portion of the population demand a reduction in the amount of U.S. military bases in the region.[6] Many of the bases, such as Yokota Air Base, Naval Air Facility Atsugi and Kadena Air Base, are located in the vicinity of residential districts, and the local citizens suffer from the aircraft noise.[7][8][9] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Yokota Air Base ), (IATA: OKO, ICAO: ROKO) is a United States Air Force base located in the city of Fussa and surrounding communities in Tokyo, Japan. ... Naval Air Facility Atsugi ) is a naval air base located in the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. ... Kadena redirects here. ...


From 1952 to 2004 there have been 200,000 accidents and crimes committed by the U.S. soldiers, which killed 1,076 Japanese civilians. Over 90% of the incidents were vehicle or traffic related. [10] According to the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement U.S. personnel have partial extraterritorial right, so in most cases suspects were not arrested.[10] In 1995 the abduction and rape of a 12-year-old Okinawan schoolgirl by two U.S. Marines and one U.S. sailor led to demands for the removal of all U.S. military bases in Japan. Other controversial incidents include helicopter crashes, the Girard Incident and the Michael Brown Okinawa assault incident. In February 2008, a 38-year-old U.S. Marine based on Okinawa was arrested in connection with the reported rape of a 14-year-old Japanese girl.[11] This triggered waves of protest against American military presence in Okinawa and led to tight restrictions on off-base activities.[12][13] U.S. Forces Japan designated February 22 as a Day of Reflection for all U.S. military facilities in Japan, setting up a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Task Force in an effort to prevent similar incidents.[14] Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (official name: Agreement under Article VI of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United States of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of United States Armed Forces in Japan) is an agreement concluded in 1960 between... Extraterritoriality is the state of being exempt from the jurisdiction of local law, usually as the result of diplomatic negotiations. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... // On September 4, 1995, three U.S. servicemen, Navy Seaman Marcus Gill and Marines Rodrico Harp and Kendrick Ledet, all from Camp Hansen on Okinawa, rented a van and kidnapped a 12 year old, 6th grade Japanese schoolgirl. ... In the Girard Incident of 1957, a Japanese housewife named Nakasi Sakai was shot and killed by an American soldier, William S. Girard. ... Michael Brown The Michael Brown Okinawa assault incident took place on Okinawa, Japan and involved an alleged physical assault by United States Marine Corps Major Michael Brown on a Filapina barmaid, Victoria Nakamine, on November 2, 2002. ...


Facilities

List of current facilities

US military bases in Japan
US military bases in Japan
US military bases in Okinawa
US military bases in Okinawa

The USFJ headquarters is at Yokota Air Base, about 30 km west of central Tokyo. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 525 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1400 × 1600 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 525 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1400 × 1600 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 492 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (558 × 680 pixel, file size: 45 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 492 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (558 × 680 pixel, file size: 45 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Yokota Air Base ), (IATA: OKO, ICAO: ROKO) is a United States Air Force base located in the city of Fussa and surrounding communities in Tokyo, Japan. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ...


The U.S. military installations in Japan and their managing branches are:


Air Force: USAF redirects here. ...

Army: Chitose (千歳市 Chitose-shi) is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. ... Kadena redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Aerial photo of Security Hill American and Japanese air traffic controllers work together in Misawas busy control tower. ... Aomori Prefecture ) is located in the Tōhoku Region of Japan. ... Yokota Air Base ), (IATA: OKO, ICAO: ROKO) is a United States Air Force base located in the city of Fussa and surrounding communities in Tokyo, Japan. ... Fussa (福生市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. ... FuchÅ« (府中市 -shi) is a city in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. ... Inagi (稲城市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. ... Hachiōji (八王子市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan, about 40 km west of the center of Tokyo. ... Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県; Saitama-ken) is located on Honshu island, Japan. ... Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県; Saitama-ken) is located on Honshu island, Japan. ... Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県; Saitama-ken) is located on Honshu island, Japan. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... The United States Army is the largest, and by some standards oldest, established branch of the armed forces of the United States and is one of seven uniformed services. ...

Marine Corps: Okinawa redirects here. ... Camp Zama ) is a United States Army post located in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, about 40 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. ... Zama (Japanese: 座間市; -shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. ... Japans tallest building, the Landmark Tower, is in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama. ... Sagamihara City Hall Sagamihara (Japanese: 相模原市 -shi) is a bedroom city located in north central Kanagawa, bordering Tokyo. ... Sagamihara Housing Area (called SHA for short by occupents) is an area of land designated as living space for United States Military personnel in Sagamihara, Japan. ... Sagamihara City Hall Sagamihara (Japanese: 相模原市 -shi) is a bedroom city located in north central Kanagawa, bordering Tokyo. ... The headquarters of the government of the prefecture are in this building in the city of Hiroshima. ... The headquarters of the government of the prefecture are in this building in the city of Hiroshima. ... The headquarters of the government of the prefecture are in this building in the city of Hiroshima. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Roppongi Hills Roppongi ) is a district of Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area, an active night club scene, and a relatively large presence of Western tourists and expatriates, though the vast majority of visitors and residents are Japanese. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea,[1] using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces and is one of seven uniformed services. ...

Navy: Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler (usually Butler Marine Base in Okinawa) is a United States military Marine base located in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. ... Camp Courtney is a Marine Base located in Gushikawa, Okinawa. ... Kinser is the most Southern Marine Corps base in Okinawa. ... Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS Futenma) is a United States Marine Corps base located in the city of Ginowan on the island of Okinawa at . ... Camp Hansen is a US Marine Corps base located in Okinawa, Japan. ... Camp Schwab is a United States Marine Corps camp located in northeastern Okinawa that is currently home to the 4th Marine Regiment and other elements of the 28,000 American servicemen based on the island in fulfilment of the 1952 commitment of the United States to defend Japan. ... // Camp Gonsalves is a United States Marine Corps training base located in 20,000 acres (80 km²) of single and double canopy jungle on the Northern end of Okinawa. ... Camp Gonsalves is a 20,000-square-acre (78,332km²) United States Marine Corps camp located on the Japanese prefecture island of Okinawa (near Okuma spread across the villages of Kunigami and Higashi). ... United States Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is located at the Nishiki river delta in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the Chugoku region of the island of Honshu, Japan. ... Shizuoka Prefecture ) is located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island, Japan. ... Shizuoka Prefecture ) is located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island, Japan. ... Camp McTureous is a United States Marine Corps base in Gushikawa, Okinawa, Japan. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Camp Foster is a United States Marine Corps camp located in Ginowan City on the Japanese prefecture island of Okinawa. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... USN redirects here. ...

Japan–U.S. Status of Forces Agreement Areas: Naval Air Facility Atsugi ) is a naval air base located in the cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. ... Ayase (Japanese: 綾瀬市; -shi) is a city located in Japan. ... Danny Kaye entertains at Sasebo U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo is a United States Navy naval base, in Sasebo, Japan, on the island of KyÅ«shÅ«. It provides facilities for the logistic support of forward-deployed units and visiting operating forces of the US Pacific Fleet and designated tenant activities. ... Illuminated by the Albuquerque Bridge, Japanese volunteers place candle lit lanterns into the Sasebo River during the Obon festival. ... U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, or Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka is a United States Navy base, in Yokosuka, Japan. ... Yokosuka (Japanese: 横須賀市; -shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. ... Categories: Cities in Kanagawa Prefecture | Japan geography stubs ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... NSF Kamiseya (UIC 0557A) is a detachment of U.S. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... Kanagawa Prefecture ) is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of HonshÅ«, Japan. ... Zushi (逗子市 Zushi-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... Okinawa redirects here. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) is an agreement between a country and a foreign nation stationing military forces in that country. ...

  • Kisarazu Auxiliary Landing Field—Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture
  • Camp Hansen (small portion in central area of Camp Hansen)—Okinawa Prefecture
  • Ukibaru Jima—Okinawa Prefecture
  • Kadena Air Base (small areas outside of the base that are supported by Kadena—these areas are located on the southern portion of Okinawa)—Okinawa Prefecture
  • Jungle Warfare Training Center (formerly known as Northern Training Area—four thin elongated areas embedded and distributed evenly within JWTC)—Okinawa Prefecture

In Okinawa, U.S. military installations occupy about 10.4 percent of the total land usage. Approximately 74.7 percent of all the U.S. military facilities in Japan are located on the island of Okinawa. // Camp Gonsalves is a United States Marine Corps training base located in 20,000 acres (80 km²) of single and double canopy jungle on the Northern end of Okinawa. ...


List of former facilities

The United States has returned some facilities to Japanese control. Some are used as military bases of the JSDF; others have become civilian airports or government offices; many are factories, office buildings or resential developments in the private sector Due to the Special Actions Committee on Okinawa, more land in Okinawa is in the process of being returned. These areas include--Camp Kuwae [also known as Camp Lester], MCAS Futenma, areas within Camp Zukeran [also known as Camp Foster], about 9,900 acres (40 km²) of the Northern Training Area, Aha Training Area, Gimbaru Training Area (also known as Camp Gonsalves), Sobe Communications Site, Yomitan Auxiliary Airfield, Senaha Communications Station, small portion of the Makiminato Service Area (also known as Camp Kinser), and Naha Port. The Special Actions Committee on Okinawa is a formal agreement made between the United States Government and the Government of Japan. ...


Army:

  • RYCOM
  • Camp Chickamunga, 19th Infantry (Beppu)[15]
  • Camp Drake—Asaka, Saitama Prefecture
  • Camp Drew—Gunma Prefecture
  • Camp Fuchinobe—Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Camp Gifu—Gifu Prefecture
  • Camp Hakata[16]
  • Camp Katagai—Toyoumi, Kujukuri-Machi, Chiba Prefecture
  • Camp Kokura—Fukuoka Prefecture
  • Camp Mcgill—Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Camp Moore—Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Camp Mower, 34th Infantry (Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture)[17]
  • Camp Nara—Nara Prefecture
  • Camp Oji (Army Hospital)—Higashi-Jujo, Tokyo
  • Camp Omiya—Omiya, Saitama Prefecture
  • Camp Palmer—Narashino, Chiba Prefecture
  • Camp Sendai-Nigatake, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Camp Whittington—Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture
  • Camp Wood, 21st Infantry (Kumamoto)[18]
  • Chuo Kogyo (ACAN Station)—Wako, Saitama Prefecture
  • Division School Center, Kokura[19]
  • Hamby AAF—Okinawa Prefecture
  • Kishine Barracks—Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Pershing Heights (Hq FEC)—Ichigaya, Tokyo
  • Grant Heights—Hikarigaoka, Tokyo
  • Washington Heights—Yoyogi, Tokyo
  • U.S. Army Medical Center—Sagami Ono, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Yokohama Ordnance Depot (YOD)—Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Yokohama Signal Supply Depot—Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Navy:

  • Honmoku Housing Area—Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Naval Air Facility Oppama—Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Kishine

Air Force:

  • Ashiya
  • Brady Air Base
  • Chitose Air Base
  • Gannosu Air Station
  • Fuchu Air Station
  • Haneda Air Base
  • Itami Air Base
  • Itazuke Air Base
  • Johnson Air Base
  • Naha Air Base
  • Miho Air Base
  • Showa Air Station
  • Shiroi Air Base
  • Tachikawa Air Base
  • Wakkanai
  • Yamato Air Station (TAB add.)

Marines:

  • Makiminato Housing Area

See also

United States Forces Korea (USFK, Korean: 주한미군, Hanja: 駐韓美軍) refers to the ground, air and naval divisions of the United States Armed Forces stationed in South Korea. ...

References

  1. ^ 疑惑が晴れるのはいつか, Okinawa Times, May 16, 1999
  2. ^ America's Unsinkable Fleet, Newsweek, 26 Feb 2007
  3. ^ 思いやり予算8億円減で日米合意、光熱水料を3年間で, Yomiuri Shinbun, December 12, 2007
  4. ^ PRESS RELEASE U.S. and Japan Sign Alliance Support Agreement, The embassy of the United States in Japan
  5. ^ 自衛隊・防衛問題に関する世論調査, The Cabinet Office of Japan
  6. ^ 復帰25年世論調査, Okinawa Times
  7. ^ 基地騒音の問題, Yamato City
  8. ^ 横田基地における騒音防止対策の徹底について(要請), Tokyo Metropolitan Government
  9. ^ 嘉手納町の概要, Kadena Town
  10. ^ a b 衆議院外務委員会議事録、平成17年7月1日, House of Representatives of Japan Foreign Affairs Committee, July 2, 2005
  11. ^ Lah, Kyung. "U.S. Marine accused of raping teen in Okinawa", CNN, 2008.02.10. 
  12. ^ "Japanese protest against US base", Al Jazeera, 2008-03-23. 
  13. ^ "Curfew for US troops in Okinawa", BBC, 2008-02-20. 
  14. ^ U.S. imposes curfew on Okinawa forces, The Japan Times, February 21, 2008
  15. ^ A Soldier in Kyushu, By Capt. William B. Koons, Oct. 01, 1947
  16. ^ A Soldier in Kyushu, By Capt. William B. Koons, Oct. 01, 1947
  17. ^ A Soldier in Kyushu, By Capt. William B. Koons, Oct. 01, 1947
  18. ^ A Soldier in Kyushu, By Capt. William B. Koons, Oct. 01, 1947
  19. ^ A Soldier in Kyushu, By Capt. William B. Koons, Oct. 01, 1947

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