Yokohama City Initiatives FY2012

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 8, 2013

We made a request to the government and the U.S. Army as the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council regarding an arson case by a military family member of the U.S. military family that occurred in Zama City on March 7, 2013. （PDF：113KB）

February 12, 2013

The Kanto Regional Council for National Property was held, and a report was made that it was appropriate to lend the national land of the former Koshiba Oil Storage Facility to Yokohama City as a city park site free of charge. In response to this, the government has decided on a policy to treat state-owned property. Press release document of Ministry of Finance, Kanto Finance Bureau Yokohama Finance Office (PDF: 996KB)

February 5.6, 2013

As a member of the Atsugi Base Noise Countermeasures Council, Yokohama City made an urgent request for the transfer of aircraft carrier-based aircraft to the government (PDF: 135KB) and the U.S. side (PDF: 147KB).

January 30, 2013

The Ministry of Defense informed us about the budget proposal for FY2013.
○Expenses for relocation and maintenance of facilities provided related to Ikego residential areas and Navy auxiliary facilities
(Expenses related to Yokohama city area)
Relocation of Negishi residential area ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Approximately 619 million yen
・Expense required for construction of family housing (Yokohama city area)
Soil survey, implementation design, etc.
○Facility maintenance costs related to Yokohama North Dock
Yokohama North Dock: ¥953 million
・Administration Building (Kenheitai) (Renovation)
This work, etc.

January 24, 2013

Today, the Minister of Defense explained to the Atsugi Base Noise Countermeasures Council regarding the transfer of aircraft carrier-based aircraft from Atsugi Airfield to Iwakuni Air Base. It was shown that it will be three years later from 2014, and around 2017 (Heisei 29).

January 22, 2013

Today, Yokohama City made a request to the U.S. Navy in Japan regarding an injury case by a U.S. military personnel that occurred in the city on January 21, 2013. （PDF：29KB）

December 6, 2012

Today, Yokohama City, together with Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefectural Mayor's Association, Kanagawa Prefectural Municipal Association, Kanagawa Prefectural Municipal Association, and base-related cities, regarding the use of Atsugi Base for Osprey flight training, etc. , Requests were made to provide information on the impact on nearby residents. （PDF：111KB）

November 26, 2012

There was a supplementary explanation from the South Kanto Defense Bureau to the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council regarding the accident investigation report on a part fall accident caused by a U.S. military aircraft (EA-6B Plauller) that occurred on February 8, 2012 . （PDF：3,326KB）

November 26, 2012

We made a request to the government and the U.S. Army as a Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council regarding an open obscene incident by a U.S. military personnel that occurred in the city on November 23. （PDF：79KB）

November 23, 2012

Since an incident occurred in the city on November 23, a U.S. military officer was arrested on suspicion of open obscene, Yokohama City today announced the U.S. Navy in Japan to prevent recurrence. We urged them to take measures, and made an oral request to further rectify the discipline of discipline, education and training so that such an annoying act would not cause anxiety to citizens.

November 21, 2012

We responded to the government regarding the "Free Loan of the former Koshiba Oil Storage Facility" proposed by the government. （PDF：42KB）

November 6, 2012

Today, Yokohama City, together with Kanagawa Prefecture and base-related cities, went to the Ministry of Defense to report on Osprey's use of Atsugi base, and made an offer to confirm the facts of the press and provide information on Osprey's training plans.

October 19, 2012

In connection with US military training (PDF: 54KB) at Kitafuji Exercise Area from November 10 to November 21, ammunition was not carried in at Mizuho Wharf / Yokohama North Dock, incidents and accidents occurred. We requested the government to take a thorough system so that it would not happen, and that it would not lead to enhancement of the functions of the facilities. (Oral request)

October 18, 2012

Yokohama City, as a member of the Atsugi Base Noise Countermeasures Council, has made requests to the government and the United States 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：1,222KB）

September 14, 2012

Today, Kanagawa Prefecture has notified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified that the aircraft model change at Atsugi Naval Air Base. There is a concern that this model change will cause new damage and anxiety to the residents around Atsugi base, Yokohama City, together with Kanagawa Prefecture and the city around Atsugi Base, today, together with Kanagawa Prefecture and the city around Atsugi Base, we made a request to the government and the U.S. Army for changes. （PDF：74KB）

September 7, 2012

The Ministry of Defense informed us about the budget request for FY2013. （PDF：26KB）

September 4, 2012

We have received a proposal from the Kanto Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance regarding "Disposal of the former Koshiba Oil Storage Facility on National Land". （PDF：41KB）

August 17, 2012

In connection with the U.S. military training at the Higashifuji Exercise Area (PDF: 20KB) at the Higashifuji Exercise Area from September 9 to September 20, ammunition was not carried in at Mizuho Wharf / Yokohama North Dock, incidents and accidents We requested the government to take a thorough system so that it would not happen, and that it would not lead to the enhancement of the functions of the facilities. (Oral request)

August 16, 2012

Regarding the early submission of an accident investigation report pertaining to a part fall accident from a U.S. military aircraft that occurred on February 8, 2012, an emergency request was made to the national and U.S. military as a Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council. （PDF：97KB）

August 9, 2012

Yokohama City has submitted a "Request for Base Issues in 2013" to the country as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-related Prefectural City Liaison Council. （PDF：621KB）

June 25, 2012

We announced "proposal, request book about national system and budget" in 2013. （PDF：3,794KB）
Return of U.S. military facilities in the city and support for the use of the former site (PDF: 593KB)

May 25, 2012

Yokohama City, together with local governments related to Atsugi base, we strongly urge the government not to conduct landing training at Atsugi Base again in the future, secure a permanent training facility for that purpose, We requested the development of a system for full implementation of training at Iwo Jima and the reliable transfer of carrier-based aircraft.

May 23, 2012

Takashi Suzuki, Deputy Mayor, together with the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture and the mayor of the city around Atsugi base, inspected the status of landing training at Atsugi Base, visited the U.S. Navy Atsugi Air Facility in Japan, and conducted landing training for the commander of the facility. Requested immediate cancellation.

May 22, 2012

Yokohama City, together with local governments related to Atsugi base, we requested the suspension of ship-based aircraft landing training at Atsugi Base. （PDF：268KB）

May 22, 2012

Today, the Ministry of Defense has notified us about landing training for aircraft carrier George Washington. （PDF：19KB）

May 1, 2012

Following a case in the city where a U.S. military was arrested on April 28, on suspicion of violating the Kanagawa Prevention Ordinance, Yokohama City has responded to the U.S. Navy Command in Japan to take appropriate measures and to prevent recurrence so that such an annoying act would not cause citizens to be anxious due to such nuisance activities, and to ensure thorough education and training.

April 27, 2012

Today, the Ministry of Defense has notified us of a schedule change for landing training for aircraft carrier George Washington. （PDF：21KB）

April 25, 2012

Yokohama City Council made a government request for U.S. military facilities in Yokohama. （PDF：679KB）

April 24, 2012

Yokohama City, together with Atsugi base-related local governments, requested the government to conduct landing training for aircraft carrier George Washington. （PDF：10KB）

April 23, 2012

Today, the Ministry of Defense has notified us about landing training for aircraft carrier George Washington. （PDF：23KB）

April 11, 2012

Today, the South Kanto Defense Bureau told the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council that the U.S. Navy aircraft EA-6B Plauller, which caused a part fall accident on February 8, will leave Japan for the United States on April 12. There was information. （PDF：62KB）

April 6, 2012

Today, the South Kanto Defense Bureau told the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council on the U.S. Navy aircraft EA-6B Plauller that caused a part fall accident on February 8, at the Japan-US Joint Committee held yesterday. There was an explanation from the U.S. side that he received information on measures to prevent recurrence. In response, the Council has requested the government to request the United States to investigate the cause early and ensure thorough safety management of aircraft, and to provide appropriate information as appropriate. （PDF：9KB）