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Selected Papers No.23 Selected Papers No.23 February 2019 D irector's Message As mankind moves into the 21st century, integrated policies of ocean governance are necessary for the sustainable development and use of our oceans and their resources and for the protection of the marine environment. Towards this end, the Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Founda- tion orients its research on ocean issues in line with the mission statement "Living in Harmony with the Oceans." The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation aims to conduct cross-sectoral research in ocean related issues in order to initiate debate on marine topics and to formulate both domestic and international policy proposals. We publish a Japanese-language newsletter titled the "Ocean Newsletter" (previously known as "Ship & Ocean Newsletter") twice a month. "Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers No.23" contains English-language versions of papers from the Japanese News- letter edition, published from No.411 (2017.9.20) to No.430 (2018.7.5). The Ocean Newsletter seeks to provide people of diverse viewpoints and backgrounds with a forum for discussion and to contribute to the formulation of maritime policies condu- cive to coexistence between mankind and the ocean. Our Institute believes that the Newsletter can expand effective communication on these issues by introducing timely research abroad to an informed readership. It also welcomes responses from readers, some of which appear in the Newsletter. It is our sincere hope that these Selected Papers will provide useful insights on policy debate in Japan and help to foster global policy dialogue on various ocean issues. Atsushi SUNAMI President ■The Newsletter Editorial Committee ●Chief Editors Kaoru KUBOKAWA Project Professor, The University of Tokyo, Ocean Alliance, Research Center for Marine Education Shigeki SAKAMOTO Professor, Faculty of Law, Doshisha University ●Members Tomoya AKIMICHI Director-General, Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center Naoya OKUWAKI President, Japan Society of Ocean Policy Shin KISUGI Executive Trustee, President, The Open University of Japan / President, Japanese Association for Coastal Zone Studies Shinji SATO Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo Hideyuki SUZUKI Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo Minako TAKIZAWA Science Journalist Kunio MIYASHITA Professor, Department of Foreign Studies, Kansai Gaidai University Toshio YAMAGATA President, Japan Marine Science Foundation Haruko YAMASHITA Professor, Department of Economics, Daito Bunka University ■Publisher Atsushi SUNAMI President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF) The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation(OPRI-SPF) The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Bldg., 1-15-16 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 105-8524 Tel. 81-3-5157-5210 / Fax. 81-3-5157-5230 E-mail. [email protected] URL. https://www.spf.org/_opri/ ©2019 The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers / No.23 ●2 C ontents Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans Yohei Sasakawa Chairman, The Nippon Foundation Atsushi Sunami President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)/ Executive Director, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation 4 (Ocean Newsletter No. 418, 5 January 2018) CCS Demonstration Project Offshore Tomakomai Yutaka Tanaka General Manager, Technology and Planning Department, Japan CCS Co., Ltd. 8 (Ocean Newsletter No. 412, 5 October 2017) The Fire of Rice Sheaves and its Connection to World Tsunami Awareness Day Koichi Sakiyama Director, Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata 10 (Ocean Newsletter No. 414, 5 November 2017) Ama Divers are Incredible! Yoshikata Ishihara Director, Toba Sea-Folk Museum 12 (Ocean Newsletter No. 415, 20 November 2017) Hosting of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) —Towards the Maintenance of International Maritime Order— Kentaro Furuya Associate Professor (joint appointment), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Japan Coast Guard Academy 14 (Ocean Newsletter No. 416, 5 December 2017) What Recovery Means for Us Selected Papers No.23 —Thoughts Following Production of the Film “Fukushima Fishermen”— February 2019 Toru Yamada Film Director 16 (Ocean Newsletter No. 422, 5 March 2018) The United Nations University's “Noto Satoumi Movement” —Connecting Japan's Coastal Management to Global Ocean Problems— Evonne Yiu Research Associate, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) 18 (Ocean Newsletter No. 423, 20 March 2018) The Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action Initiative Biliana Cicin-Sain President, Global Ocean Forum (GOF) / Professor, University of Delaware Meredith Kurz Formerly Assistant to the President of GOF 20 (Ocean Newsletter No. 424, 5 April 2018) Drug Resistant Bacteria in our Oceans: Where did they come from and where will they go? Satoru Suzuki Professor, Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University 22 (Ocean Newsletter No. 427, 20 May 2018) Guideline for Consensus Building Regarding Use of the Oceans: Towards the Creation of “Marine Spatial Planning” Yutaka Michida Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo Tatsuro Suwa Project Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo 24 (Ocean Newsletter No. 428, 5 June 2018) Putting "Dreams and Spirit" into Shrimp Crackers Toshio Mitsuda President and Representative Director, Keishindo Corporation 26 (Ocean Newsletter No. 428, 5 June 2018) ●The affiliation of the author and the contents of the article are exactly as they appear in the Ocean Newsletter. Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers / No.23 ●3 Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans [KEYWORDS] protecting the oceans / Human Capacity Building Programs for Global Ocean Issues / diplomacy through science and technology Yohei Sasakawa Chairman, The Nippon Foundation Atsushi Sunami President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF) / Executive Director, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (Ocean Newsletter No. 418, 5 January 2018) In 2018, a full 150 years since the start of the Meiji Period, there are increased expectations to take on new efforts in overcoming the growing dangers in our oceans. It is of utmost importance for Japan to take the lead in protecting this global common resource, by encouraging the international community to engage in innovative efforts such as promoting human capacity building and diplomacy through science and technology. 150 Years Since the Start of the Meiji Era with the dissolution of Japan’s House of Representatives Sasakawa: “I would like to start by wishing a Happy New taking place roughly every two and a half years. We also Year to you all. 2018 marks 150 years since the start of had a six-year period during which our prime minister the Meiji period, marking one chapter in Japan’s history. I changed six times. Only recently have we entered a long- believe that it is important to keep in mind the events of the term period of political stability. The world currently has Meiji Restoration when we consider what Japan should be high hopes for Japan as a nation. Last year I toured France, doing now and into the future. Georgia, Azerbaijan, and elsewhere. This made me realize just how important political stability is. Recently, when The Japanese people started the Meiji Restoration by NATO Secretary General and former Norwegian Prime shouting, “Revere the Emperor and expel the foreign bar- Minister Jens Stoltenberg visited Japan, he commented that, barians!” as they fought to gain political control. As soon as “Security in the future is no longer a regional issue. We they did gain control however, they immediately changed now need to think about it from a global perspective. One modes. This shows how quickly the people of Japan can aspect of this concerns cyber security, and another concern change. Another example of this can be seen in the Second is our oceans.” Japan is an oceanic state, so this may be a World War. Although there had been strong anti-American big opportunity to make use of the knowledge and various sentiment throughout the war, as soon as we were occupied networks that have been built up to show Japan's presence by the United States, our attitude changed instantly and in ocean related fields.” completely. When General MacArthur finally left Japan, it is said that he received tens of thousands of letters say- Sunami: “I have also participated in a number of interna- ing, “Thank you, Mr. MacArthur. Please don’t leave.” This tional conferences related to the oceans in recent years. I leaves me with the secret suspicion that we Japanese are a came away feeling that other countries have high expecta- frightening people. tions for us.” So, let’s think about what changes we’ll see in 2018, Sasakawa: “I feel strongly that political stability is of 150 years after the changes of the Meiji Restoration began. great importance.” There has been ongoing political turmoil in recent years, Sunami: “That is why we need to proactively communi- cate Japan’s position regarding the oceans to the rest of the world.” Establishing a Comprehensive International Ocean Institute Sasakawa: “While the government is saying that Japan is an oceanic state, it is a shame that our policies have not really caught up with that concept. If the public sector does not have the ability to do it, then the private sector should take the initiative. The government will then follow the lead of the private sector and put it on course. This is an age of role division, so we should not just complain about the Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers / No.23 ●4 Discussion: Innovation to Overcome the Dangers Facing Our Oceans government. It has been 150 years since the Meiji period and 70 years since the end of WWII. As citizens, we have done nothing but assert our political rights. As a result, our country is now in debt by approximately ¥1,080 trillion (as of the end of March 2017). Dying and leaving this for our children to deal with would make us a completely irresponsible generation.
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