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Lawsuit seeking to suspend acts of crushing reefs
1) With regard to construction of the Futenma replacement facility, the Japanese national government needs to gain a permission from Okinawa Prefectural Govemment{OPG) to crush reefs in addition to the approval of the public surface water reclamation permit.
2) Three years ago, on July 11, 2014, Tokyo filed an application to OPG seeking a permission to crush reefs for the construction of the FRF. On August 28,2014, OPG approved the reef crushing whose permission is effective until March 31,2017.
3) Since February 2017 just before the permission would expire, OPG repeatedly gave administrative guidance to Tokyo, informing them that they will need to file another application to OPG for crushing reefs. However, Tokyo notified OPG that they would not make an application for new permission, and pressed ahead with work to build sea walls without gaining the aforementioned permit.
4) Tokyo explained the reason why they did not make an application for new permission was that the decision by the local fisherman association to renounce parts of their fishery rights made the fishery rights in waters in construction areas disappear.
5} But, three years ago, Tokyo made the same application to OPG even though parts of fishery rights had been renounced. OPG has never made the reef crushing permissions unnecessary when parts of fishery rights are given up.
6) OPG as an administrative body, cannot ignore an action without any permission obtained. Therefore, OPG filed a lawsuit against Tokyo seeking suspension of crushing reefs.
• The lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2017. The first oral proceedings will be held on October 10, 2017.
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1) With regard to construction of the Futenma replacement facility, the Japanese national government needs to gain a permission from Okinawa Prefectural Government(OPG) to crush reefs in addition to the approval of the public surface water reclamation permit.
2) Three years ago, on July 11, 2014, Tokyo filed an application to OPG seeking a permission to crush reefs for the construction of the FRF. On August 28,2014, OPG approved the reef crushing whose permission is effective until March 31,2017.
3) Since February 2017 just before the permission would expire, OPG repeatedly gave administrative guidance to Tokyo, informing them that they will need to file another application to OPG for crushing reefs. However, Tokyo notified OPG that they would not make an application for new permission, and pressed ahead with work to build sea walls without gaining the aforementioned permit.
4) Tokyo explained the reason why they did not make an application for new permission was that the decision by the local fisherman association to renounce parts of their fishery rights made the fishery rights in waters in construction areas disappear.
5) But, three years ago, Tokyo made the same application to OPG even though parts of fishery rights had been renounced. OPG has never made the reef crushing permissions unnecessary when parts of fishery rights are given up.
6) OPG as an administrative body, cannot ignore an action without any permission obtained. Therefore, OPG filed a lawsuit against Tokyo seeking suspension of crushing reefs.
• The lawsuit was filed on July 24,2017. The first oral proceedings was held on October 10,2017.
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B3Ktttoffi£*2*Sia<.)l2S7)A#*mteffiL-ci.'5tgB-E«£;r-r. ua. a*ai4tss*2A«ia(«)i;*rJ Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM THIS MATERIAL IS DISTRIBUTED BY OKINAWA PREFECTURE DC OFFICE, INC, ON BEHALF OF THE OKINAWA PREFECTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC. Petition Sep 11,2017 Okinawa Prefectural Government Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM (Draft) Ref. No.107 September 11, 2017 Request Concerning Revision of SOFA We, the Okinawa Prefectural Government, understand that the Japan-U.S. security arrangement has contributed to maintaining peace and stability in Japan and East Asia. Okinawa accounts for only 0.6% of the total land area of Japan, however, 70.38% of the facilities for the exclusive use of the U.S. forces in Japan are overconcentrated in our prefecture and the people of Okinawa continue to shoulder the excessive burden of hosting the bases. Many of the U.S. bases in Okinawa are located in the vicinity of residential areas and crimes committed by the U.S service members and civilian components as well as incidents, accidents, and environmental problems derived from the bases have affected people' daily lives. Therefore, consolidation of the bases and revision of SOFA are crucial issues of the prefectural government. Every time incidents and accidents caused by U.S. service members and civilian components take place, we, the Okinawa Prefectural Government, have repeatedly urged both the Government of Japan and the U.S. to implement preventive measures, enforce stricter discipline and enhance education programs. However, it is not too much to say that the situations remain totally unchanged. Under such circumstances, anger among residents of Okinawa is reaching the limit due to a cruel murder committed by a U.S. civilian component in April last year and a crash landing of an Osprey in last December among other incidents. Therefore, we would like to call on both governments to fully understand the status quo in Okinawa, review SOFA and immediately work on reducing the excessive base-hosting burden imposed on Okinawan residents by consolidating the U.S. bases etc. We believe such efforts will lead to the fundamental solution to the base issues. Concerning SOFA, it has not been revised for more than half a century Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM since its conclusion in 1960. Although the governments of Japan and the U.S. signed “Environmental Agreement to Supplement SOFA” and “Agreement to Supplement the Japan-U.S. SOFA on Environmental Stewardship”, we believe that their effectiveness remain insufficient and whenever a number of the base related issues arise, they are addressed by improving implementation of SOFA. After requesting revision of SOFA in 2000, the Okinawa Prefectural Government newly arranged our requests in corporation with local municipalities and based on changes in circumstances Therefore, we would like to request your sincere efforts in revision of SOFA as we make the following requests. Takeshi Onaga Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Articles of the SOFA Revisions Sought 1. ARTICLE I (Definition of SOFA Status Personnel) 4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (1) With respect to the agreement concluded by the government of Japan and the United States to supplement SOFA on Civilian Components, information related to the content of the notification written in Article 5 and the periodical report on civilian component in order to secure transparency concerning its operation should be released. ©Article 1 shall specify detailed information including the total number of the U.S. Forces members, employees and their dependents, as well as classifications by services and municipalities, shall be provided for local governmental bodies. ©Article 1 shall specify that consideration shall be given so that the clarification of the definition of civilian employees does not the affect arrest of personnel not subject to SOFA inside the U.S. Forces facilities and areas. 2 , ARTICLE 2 (Permit, Decision, Return and Special Use of Facilities and Areas) ft Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (1) Article 2 shall specify that the governments of Japan and the United States shall confer with relevant municipalities and take their opinions into consideration when both governments have plans such as providing new facilities and areas to the U.S. Forces, changing its intended usage, reclaiming facilities and areas, extensively alternating land shape and newly constructing or repairing structures on a large-scale. (2) Article 2 shall specify that if request is made by the concerned local governing bodies to maintain security of local citizens’ lives and improve welfare, regarding the content of agreement on each facility and area which is to be concluded by the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee, the Japanese Government and the United States Government shall examine this request. (3) Article 2 shall specify that the Japanese Government and the United States Government shall hear the opinion of the concerned local governing bodies and shall 1 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM respect their intentions when conducting the examination mentioned above. Further, it shall specify that the Japanese Government and the United States Government shall hear the opinion of the concerned local governing bodies and shall respect their intentions when examining the return of the facilities and areas as well. (4) Article 2 shall specify that the agreement concerning each facility and area, which is to be concluded by the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee, shall state detailed description such as the scope of facilities and areas as well as the purpose of use and the conditions of use for the facilities and areas. Article 2 shall also specify that the Government of Japan (GOJ) examines these contents on a regular basis. 3. ARTICLE 3 (Management of in and outside of Facilities and Areas) 4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (1) Article 3 shall specify that the U.S. forces shall provide the local governing bodies with any necessary and appropriate support for performance of duties, which includes entering the facilities and areas by reporting in advance. Furthermore, it shall specify that in cases of emergency, immediate entrance can be made by the local governing bodies without notice in advance. (2) Article 3 shall specify that information on incidents or accidents stemming from activities by U.S, forces, such as aircraft accidents, mountain forest fires and oil leakage that may give impact on public safety or environment shall be promptly provided to the concerned local governing bodies and local residents, even in cases when they occur inside the facilities and areas. It shall also specify that appropriate measures shall be taken for prevention of disaster from spreading. (3) Article 3 shall specify that Japanese law, such as Air Navigation Law, shall be applied when activities, including exercises, training as well as maintenance and construction of facilities by U.S. forces are carried out. (4) Article 3 shall specify that detailed and concrete information pertaining to U.S. Forces trainings and exercises shall be swiftly provided to concerned local governmental bodies and local residents in advance, (5) Artide 3 A shall specify that the following environmental items be newly established. (Environmental Preservation of Facilities and Areas) 2 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM © The United States shall be responsible for preventing any kind of pollution, arising from activities by the U.S. Forces, such as soot and smoke, polluted water, red soil, waste disposal and PCB. Further, the United States shall be responsible for taking necessary measures for properly preserving the natural environment. Further, for all activities of U.S. forces in Japan, Japanese law concerning environmental preservation Bhall be applied. (D When developing plans for the facilities and areas, the U.S. Forces shall minimize any impact the plans may have on people, plant and animals, soil, water, air and cultural assets. Further, before and after implementing projects based on the concerned plan, the impact of the concerned projects shall be surveyed, predicted or measured and evaluated regularly. The survey results shall also be released. Moreover, both the governments of Japan and the United States, on the basis of the concerned survey results, shall discuss measures for environmental preservation. (3) In regards to environmental pollution stemming from U.S. Forces’ activities, the United States shall be responsible for taking appropriate restorative measures. Responsibility for the expenses arising from such measures shall be discussed between the governments of Japan and the United States. (6)With regards to the “Agreement to Supplement the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement on Environmental Stewardship,” concluded by the governments of Japan and United States, the following items shall be taken into consideration. (D In the event of incidents or environmental pollution, the agreement shall enable concerned local governmental bodies to swiftly access the site and conduct joint surveys such as sampling. Furthermore, the process of environmental surveys and decontamination shall be explained to the relevant local municipalities in advance. Confirmation surveys and fixed period monitoring shall be conducted after decontamination when concerned local governmental bodies require such. (D Pertaining to the access to facilities and areas before land return, an onsite survey shall be permitted at least three (3) years or more before the return in order to promote smooth reutilization of returned land. The access shall be allowed as soon as it is practical after the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee or Japan-U.S. Joint committee agree on land return. Furthermore, 3 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM procedures pursuant to the agreement to supplement the Japan-U.S. SOFA on Environmental Stewardship have been interrupting surveys on cultural assets. Therefore, Article 3 shall also specify procedures for admission to facilities and areas so that surveys on cultural assets shall be smoothly conducted by the concerned local governmental bodies. (D Along with cultural asset excavation, surveys shall be conducted based on the above items when environmental pollutions and abandoned articles are detected. In addition, investigations shall be carried out in order to ensure safety of excavation. 4. Article 4 (Return, Restoration and Compensation of Facilities) 4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (l)In regards to the return of the facility(ies) and area(s) in use by the U.S. forces, the governments of Japan and the United States shall conduct joint surveys in advance on items such as environmental pollution, environmental destruction and disposal of unexploded shells etc. caused by U.S. forces activities. Further, when such things as environmental pollution is confirmed, necessary measures shall be taken by the governments of Japan and the United States for developing and implementing restorative plans, such as environmental clean-up. Responsibility for bearing the expenses of these shall be discussed between both the governments of Japan and the United States. (2) With respect to land planned to be returned, Article 4 shall specify that the governments of Japan and the United States shall provide concerned local governmental bodies with all information on the land including usage history such as modification, construction of buildings, and waste disposal. (3) With regard to agreement to supplement the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement on Environmental Stewardship, concluded by the governments of Japan and U.S., following items shall be taken into consideration. ® In the event of confirming incidents or environmental pollution, the agreement shall enable concerned local governmental bodies to swiftly access the site and conduct joint survey such as sampling. Furthermore, process of environmental surveys and decontamination shall be explained for the relevant local 4 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM municipalities in advance. When concerned local governmental bodies require, confirmation survey and fixed period monitoring shall be conducted after decontamination. (D As to access to facilities and areas before land return, onsite survey shall be permitted at least three (3) years or more before the return in order to promote smooth reutilization of returned land. The access shall be allowed as soon as practical after Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee or Japan-U.S. Joint committee agree on land return. Furthermore, procedures pursuant to agreement to supplement the Japan-U.S. SOFA on Environmental Stewardship have been interrupting survey on cultural assets. Therefore, ARTICLE 3 shall also specify procedures for admission to facilities and areas so that survey on cultural assets shall be smoothly conducted by the concerned local governmental bodies. ® Along with cultural asset evacuation, surveys shall be conducted based on the above items when environmental pollutions and lost articles are detected. In addition, investigations shall be carried out in order to confirm safety of evacuation. 5.ARTICLE 5 (Access to Ships and Aircrafts as well as Movement) ■1 Requests by the Okinawa Frefectural Government (1) Article 5 shall specify that except in cases of emergency, U.S. forces shall be prohibited from the use of civilian airports and ports, in order to secure smooth routine operation of commercial aircrafts and commercial ships as well as maintain their safety. Article 5 shall also stipulate that domestic law shall be applied to U.S. Forces in the event of using airports or ports. (2) Article 5 shall stipulate that "access to" and "movement" written under this article shall not include any activity that is considered, in essence, as exercise and/or training. 6ARTICLE 9 (Emigration and Immigration by U.S. Armed Forces and Related Personnel) |4 Requests b the Okinawa Prefectural Government] Article 9 shall specify that Japanese law shall apply to inspection of persons, animals and plants as well as to public health of persons. 7ARTICLE 13 (Taxation) i Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government; 5 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Article 13 shall specify that private vehicles and light-weight vehicles of members of the U.S. armed forces, civilian employees and their dependents shall be taxed at the same rate as private vehicles of Japanese people. 8 Article 16 (Non-appropriated Fund Organizations) 4 Requests b ■ the Okinawa Prefectural Government] Article 15 shall specify that its Paragraph 3 be revised so that services, provided by organizations within the facility(ies) and area(s), shall be restricted in the same way with the sales of merchandise, when they are provided to the Japanese. 9 Article 17 (Criminal Jurisdiction) 4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (1) Article 17 shall specify that if there is any request from the Japanese authorities for transfer of the suspect's custody before charges are issued, U.S. military authorities shall swiftly respond to this. (2) ARTICLE 17 shall specify that Japanese officials shall exercise rights to investigate, seize and examine U.S. Forces properties outside the U.S. bases. (3) ARTICLE 17 shall specify that necessary control shall be taken under the leadership of Japanese officials at accident sites outside facilities and areas. 10. ARTICLE 18 (Civil Right of Claims) |4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government! (1) Article 18 shall specify that when damage arises due to act or illegal act by the members, employees, or their dependents of the U.S. armed forces, during the time they are not carrying out the performance of official duties, and if such things as the amount of compensation for damage to be paid to the damaged party does not satisfy the final decision amount made at court, both the governments of Japan and the United States shall bear the responsibility for covering the difference of the amount. Article 18 shall also specify that the Japanese and the United States governments shall discuss their responsibilities in bearing the expenses for covering the deficit of the compensation amount. (2) Article 18 shall specify that when there is an order by the Japanese court, the U.S. authorities shall seize the U.S. armed forces members' or employees' rights of claim for 6 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM benefits such as salaries to be paid to them, and turn them over to the Japanese authorities. 11 Article 25 (The Japan-U.S. Joint Committee) 4 Requests by the Okinawa Prefectural Government (1) Article 26 shall specify that the agreements made at the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee shall be immediately announced to the public. (2) In the event where matters that impact residents living in the vicinity of facilities and areas are discussed at the Japan-U.S. Joint Committee, the governments of Japan and the United States shall hear opinions from concerned local municipalities and respect their opinions. Furthermore, Article 25 shall specify that the Local Special Committee shall be established within the Joint Committee. Also, the representatives of the local authorities who own facilities and areas shall be the members of the special committee. ? Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM THIS MATERIAL IS DISTRIBUTED BY OKINAWA PREFECTURE DC OFFICE, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE OKINAWA PREFECTURE. 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At the time of the accident, physical education class was conducted on the ground and a fourth-grade school student suffered a scratch in the accident, though this accidentcould result in a serious accident involving many lives of children.Therefore, we cannot contain our indignation. In addition, a component, which seems to be a CH-53E part, was found in a neighboring nursery school in December 7. These accidents were repeated in a short period of time in nursery and elementary schools, which should be safe places for children. Such events significantly shocked the people of Okinawa Prefecture who are forced to live near the U.S. bases and cannot be tolerated. Aircrafts belonging to MCAS Futenma repeatedly caused accidents within one year, including a crush, an emergency landing, a flame and a crush landing. It indicates that the US. forces give top priority to their operations and disregard safety issues. Therefore, anxiety among the people of Okinawa Prefecture has been growing more than ever before. We, the Okinawa Prefectural Government, strongly protest the U.S. forces regarding the accident. We call for an urgent inspection of all aircrafts, flight suspension and release of the cause of the accident. We also urge the U.S. military to make sure to implement effective measures and enforce thorough safety management to prevent the recurrence of such accidents as well as fundamental review of safety measure Takeshi Onaga Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. 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There are two seats in the excel file, English and Japanese. I hope these information helps. Have a safe trip to Japan! Best regards, Takao Aharen Takao Aharen Deputy Director Okinawa Prefecture Washington D.C. Office 1101 Connecticut Avenue NW. 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October 22. 2017 1 W'tfinert The 48th Election W nner* {This lime) Cf: The 47th Election Winners (Prev ous l me) How to solve the Futenma issue (based How to solve the Futenma Issue (based Di--.tr ct District Name API Hatton on a toca newspaper, Ryukyu Shimpo’s Name Affil at»on on a ocai newspaper. Ryukyu Shimpo’s elected elected article on Oct 14.2017) article on Oct 14 2017) Okinawa Japanese Okinawa Japanese Seiken Seiken 1st Communist Uniond tiona c osure and removal 1st Communist Uncond liona) c osure and removal Akamlne Akamine District Parly District Party Proceed based on the Japan-US Proceed based on the Japan-US Liberal agreement and the Supreme Court Libera* agreement and the Supreme Court Kounosuke Propc-lio Kounosuke Proporli Democratic decision In order to remove dangers of Democratic decision in order to remove dangers of Kokuba nal Kokuba onal Parly MCAS Futenma and prevent Its Party MCAS Futenma and prevent Its indef.nale i#te ndefinate use Nippon tshin Nippon Mikio Proportio (Japan Relocating outside Okinawa or outside Mko Proporli tshin (Japan Relocating outside Ok nawa or outside Shimojl nal Innovation Japan Shimoji onal Hnovot pn Japan Party) Party) Okinawa Social Ok nawa Kantoku Kantoku Social 2nd Democrat!! Unconditiona closure and removal 2nd Democratic Unrond tional c osure and removal Teruya Teruya District Party District Party Okinawa Liberal Denny Relocates( ■ utside Okinawa or outside Masahisa Proporli Relocating to Henoko in accordance w:th 3rd Independent Democrats Tamaki Japan, unconditional closure and removal Miyazaki onal the Japan-US agreement District Party Okinawa Liberal Ok nawa Kousaburo Reir.cal ng to Henoko In accordance with Denny People's Relocating outside Ok nawa or outside 4th Democratic 3rd N shime the Japan-US agreement Tamaki Life Party Japan, unconditional closure and remova District Party District Liberal Nalsumi Proporli Relocating to Henoko In accordance with Democratic Higa onal thp Japan-US agreement Parly Okinawa Toshinobu Independen Relocating outside Okinawa or outside 4th Nakazato t Japan, unconditional closure and removal District Libera! Kousaburo Proporli Relocating to Henoko In accordance Vr'th Democratic Nishime onal the Japan-US agreement Party (Total of Six People) (Total of Nine People) 2 Election Districts (Okinawa-related) (1) Single-seat constituency Naha city, Prefectural seal, is located Okinawa 1st District Naha City, Tokashlki Village, Zamaml Village, Aguni Vilage, Tonaki Village, Minami-daito Village, Kita-daito Village, Kumejima Town The disctrict indues Ginowan City where MCA5 Futenma Is located, Urasoe City where Naha Port Is scheduled to be relocated, and Okinawa 2st District Kadena Town and Chatan Town both of which host Kadena Air Base Ginowan City, Urasoe City, Nishihara Town, Yomitan Town, Kadena Town, Chatan Town, Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagusuku Village The district includes Nago City which Includes Henoko where Tokyo Is proceeding with relocation work. The district also Includes Higashi Village where the Marine Corps Helicopter made an emergency landing and burnt in flames on October 11, 2017. Northern Training Area stretches between Higashi V' laage and Kunigami Village. Marine base, Camp Hansen is located in Nago City. Glnoza Vilaige, Onna Village, Okinawa 3st District and Kin Town. Uruma City hosts Naval White Beach. Nago City, Okinawa City. Uruma City, Kunigami Village, Ogimi Village, Higashi Village, NakIJin Village, Motobu Village, Onna Village, Ginoza Village. Kin Town, le Village, Izena Village, Iheya Village The district includes southern municipalities of Okinawa main island as well as Miyako and Yaeyama regions Okinawa 4st District Ishigaki City, Itoman City, Tomigusuku City, Miyakojima City, Nanjq City, Yonabaru Town, Haebaru Town, Yaese Town, Tarama Village, Taketomi Town, Yonagunl Town______ (2) Proportional representation constituency Kyushu District Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki. Kagoshima, Okinawa Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM THIS MATERIAL IS DISTRIBUTED BY OKINAWA PREFECTURE DC OFFICE, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE OKINAWA PREFECTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, WASHINGTON, DC. OKINAWA PREFECTURE WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 450 Washington; DC 20036 Phone: 202-753-5052 July 6,2017 To whom it may concern: The office of Representative Alan S. Lowenthal Our names are Osamu Unten, Director of Okinawa Prefecture Washington D.C. office and Aharen, Deputy Director. We were assigned to the office last April. This time we are visiting the office of members of Congress who kindly met with Takeshi Onaga, governor of Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. We truly appreciate your member of Congress for paying sincere attention to what Governor Onaga had to say regarding the issue of construction of a new base at Henoko, Okinawa during the meeting. As we would like to continue to have such a candid exchange of opinions, it would be appreciated if we could arrange a meeting of a staffer at the office in the near future. Meanwhile, if you need any information regarding the military base issues in Okinawa, among others, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. We are more than happy to provide any information you need. We are looking forward to meeting you for an opinion exchange. Sincerely yours, Osamu Uriten Director Okinawa Prefecture Washington D.C. Office Takao Aharen Deputy Director Okinawa Prefecture Washington D.C. Office Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 01/23/2018 9:43:23 PM