Yokohama City Initiatives FY2008

We publish about past approach about US military facilities.

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• Japan-US talks from 2003 to 16 and initiatives of Motoichi

March 31, 2009

Some of the land of Yokohama North Dock has been returned.

March 5, 2009

The Japan-US Joint Committee agreed on the return of some land on Yokohama North Dock. （PDF：320KB）

February 24, 2009

We applied for joint use of Ring Route 4 in Kamiseya communication facility. （PDF：1,013KB）

February 20, 2009

Yokohama City and the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base Command have signed a memorandum of understanding on mutual support in the event of a disaster.
Memorandum on Disaster Response Preparation and Disaster Relief Activities (PDF: 269KB)

February 18, 2009

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, requested the government and others to ensure thorough safety management of U.S. military aircraft. （PDF：14KB）

February 13, 2009

Yokohama City has concluded a contract with the government for a tree-planting site (approximately 1.5 ha) commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the former Koshiba oil storage facility.

December 22, 2008

The Yokohama City Council has requested the government to return the U.S. military facilities. （PDF：12KB）

December 20, 2008

The government has announced "About the 2009 Budget Announcement". （PDF：48KB）

December 15, 2008

The Ikego (for Yokohama City) Requisition Land Return Promotion Kanazawa Residents' Council has requested the government to return the Ikego residential area and Navy auxiliary facilities (for Yokohama City). （PDF：49KB）

December 3, 2008

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, submitted to the government a "Request for National Financial Measures Pertaining to Bases in 2009". （PDF：16KB）

December 1, 2008

The Kanto Regional Council for National Property Kanto Finance Bureau, an advisory body to the Kanto Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, regarding outsourcing a part of the state-owned land of the former Koshiba oil storage facility to Yokohama City as a tree-planting site commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port. ), A report was deemed appropriate.

November 25, 2008

The mayor requested the Minister of Finance Suematsu to return the U.S. military facilities in the city and the promotion of the use of the former site in additional proposals and requests (PDF: 2,777KB) regarding the national system and budget in 2009.
Return of U.S. military facilities in the city and promotion of the use of the former site (PDF: 545KB)

November 19, 2008

Yokohama City, as a member of the Atsugi Base Noise Countermeasures Council, has submitted a request to the government, etc. regarding the elimination of aircraft noise through continuous night take-off and landing training of U.S. aircraft carrier-based aircraft at Atsugi Base”. （PDF：2,047KB）

November 13, 2008

The mayor requested the Minister of Defense Hamada to return the U.S. military facilities in the city and the promotion of the use of the former site in additional proposals and requests (PDF: 2,777KB) regarding the national system and budget in 2009.
Return of U.S. military facilities in the city and promotion of the use of the former site (PDF: 545KB)

October 31, 2008

We announced the exhibition of "Future of Fukaya Communication Station Site" drawn by children. （PDF：486KB）

September 16, 2008

The South Kanto Defense Bureau provided the following explanation on the current status of Kami-Seya Communication Facility.
（１） At this time, there are no residents at the Kami-Seya Communication Facility.
（２） The gyms and restaurants were closed as of August this year.
（３） Firefighters, security and facility management personnel will continue to be stationed.
（４） The use of citizens, such as the Navy Plaza, will continue to be considered.
Requested the South Kanto Defense Bureau to consider safety measures. (Oral request)

September 1, 2008

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, submitted a "Request for Base Grants and Adjustment Grants for 2008" to the government. （PDF：29KB）

August 29, 2008

The government has announced "Request for FY2009 Approach." （PDF：52KB）

July 16, 2008

A briefing on facility users was held by the U.S. Navy in Japan and the South Kanto Defense Bureau on the removal of antennas, etc. outside the enclosed area of the Fukaya Communication Station. （PDF：2,260KB）

July 14, 2008

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, submitted a "Request for Base Issues in 2009" to the government. （PDF：698KB）

June 27, 2008

Announced the results of soliciting opinions regarding the use of the former site of Koshiba oil storage facility. （PDF：2,828KB）

June 27, 2008

The mayor requested the Minister of Finance Nukaga for financial incentives pertaining to the use of the former site in proposals and requests (PDF: 1,800KB) regarding the national system and budget for 2009.
Return of U.S. military facilities in the city and promotion of the use of the former site (PDF: 302KB)

June 23, 2008

The mayor requested the Minister of Defense Ishiba to return the U.S. military facilities in the city and the promotion of the use of the former site in proposals and requests (PDF: 1,800KB) regarding the national system and budget in 2009.
Return of U.S. military facilities in the city and promotion of the use of the former site (PDF: 302KB)

June 12, 2008

Regarding the emergency arrival of a U.S. military helicopter that occurred on June 11, Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council. Requested. （PDF：18KB）

June 9, 2008

Yokohama City has requested the U.S. military to ensure the safety of the boat boats stored at Mizuho Wharf / Yokohama North Dock. (Oral request)

June 2, 2008

Announced the launch of the Fukaya Communications Office Proposal Open Call Project (Idea Competition) Executive Committee. （PDF：331KB）

May 28, 2008

Announced on-site tour of the former Koshiba oil storage facility. （PDF：261KB）

May 22, 2008

(Tentative name) Announced the establishment of an executive committee for proposals for the use of the former site of Fukaya Communications Office (Idea Competition). （PDF：327KB）

May 19, 2008

A survey report was received from the government on a soil survey (document survey) at the former Koshiba oil storage facility.
About findings such as former Koshiba oil storage facility materials (PDF: 207KB)

May 15, 2008

Yokohama City, together with local governments related to Atsugi base, requested the U.S. military to conduct training on landing training for aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk-based aircraft. (Oral request)

May 14, 2008

Yokohama City, together with local governments related to Atsugi base, has requested the government to provide training on landing training for aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. （PDF：119KB）

May 13, 2008

The Ministry of Defense issued a notification regarding "landing training for aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk carrier-based aircraft." （PDF：28KB）

April 18, 2008

A joint project meeting was held within the U.S. military facilities. (“Yokohama City Return Facility Site Usage Project” “Yokohama Housing Construction Measures Project”)

April 16, 2008

Announced "Basic Plan for the Use of Koshiba Oil Storage Facility Site". Public opinion offer leaflet (PDF: 2,390KB)

April 7, 2008

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council, requested the government, etc., regarding a murder case by U.S. military personnel. （PDF：135KB）