Ikei citizens to protest this month after U.S. Military helicopter makes emergency landing
January 7, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
(Uruma, Ikei Island) A UH-1 U.S. military helicopter from MCAS Futenma made an...
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Another MCAS Futenma helicopter emergency landing, this time in Yomitan Village
anuary 8, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo online edition
On January 8 around 4:45 p.m. an AH-1 attack helicopter from MCAS Futenma made an emergency landing on the grounds of the Hijagawa administrative group waste disposal facility in Gima, Yomitan Village. People working in the fields nearby called the emergency number 110 to report the incident, and Kadena police officers responded and headed to the site. As of 6:30 p.m. (local time) on January 8, the helicopter had not taken off, and...
Solemn New Year’s celebration held at the Shuri Castle
January 3, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
An event called Shinshun no Utage or New Year’s Banquet was held at Shuri Castle in Naha on January 1.
Three scenes from the Chouhaiokishiki or Imperial Court New Year’s morning ceremony from the Ryukyu Kingdom...
Takae representatives vote to return helicopter accident-related gratitude letter to U.S. military
December 24, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On December 23 at a meeting of Takae’s ward representatives, they unanimously decided to return the letter of gratitude that the U.S. military delivered in regard to the U.S. helicopter that made an emergency landing and burst into...
Defense at Yamashiro’s trial claims Japanese government should face discrimination charges
December 21, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
The public trial for Okinawa Peace Movement Center Chairman Hiroji Yamashiro and two others was held at Naha District Court on December 20 (Judge Toshihiro Shibata presiding).
The accused are facing charges including forcible...
Nago protest gathering of 3000 demands Osprey removal from Okinawa
December 16, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On December 15 at the 21st Century Forest Park Gymnasium in Nago City, in observance of the crash of an MV-22 Osprey vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from Futenma Air Station on December 13 last year in Abu, Nago, the All-Okinawa...
Miyakojima residents protest against GSDF deployment to Miyako Island
December 14, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On December 13 at the Miyakojima City Central Public Hall on Miyako Island, a citizens’ rally was held to protest the construction of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) missile bases.
About 130 residents participated.
At...
Tree Nymph Butterfly takes the top spot in the “Haberu General Election”
December 17, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
The “Haberu General Election,” (Hosted by the Okinawa Butterfly Designation...
Governor petitions directly to the Ministry of Defense after U.S. military helicopter window falls
December 14, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
Following the accident in which a window frame fell off a U.S. helicopter and the grounds of Futenma Daini Elementary School in Ginowan City, on the afternoon of December 14, Governor Takeshi Onaga visited Minister of...
U.S. helicopter crash throws debris onto elementary school sports field ten meters from children
December 14, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
On December 13, an object reflecting white light was visible falling from the sky.
With a crashing sound a cloud of dust whirled about and U.S. military helicopter fragments flew into the air.
A window from this aircraft...
U.S. helicopter window falls on Futenma Daini Elementary School grounds during P.E. class, Okinawa demands all flights suspended
December 14, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo
A window from a CH-53 helicopter flying out of MCAS Futenma, measuring 90 sq....
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