Jon Reinsch
@jonreinsch.bsky.social
My main focus is Japan, and in particular, US bases in Okinawa—because as John Lewis said, "When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up."
Read some of my old articles here: https://shingetsunewsagency.com/author/jon/
Read some of my old articles here: https://shingetsunewsagency.com/author/jon/
"One ministry source said that Japanese were used in the role of the terrorists, showing that there was no intent to focus on specific groups." Irrelevant excuses like that further demonstrate that MOFA doesn't get it.
September 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
"One ministry source said that Japanese were used in the role of the terrorists, showing that there was no intent to focus on specific groups." Irrelevant excuses like that further demonstrate that MOFA doesn't get it.
"Defense" Minister Koizumi: “At this point, we have not confirmed that any inappropriate activities took place.”
I guess "legal basis" is an old-fashioned concept, no longer relevant in Koizumi's SDF.
I guess "legal basis" is an old-fashioned concept, no longer relevant in Koizumi's SDF.
September 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
"Defense" Minister Koizumi: “At this point, we have not confirmed that any inappropriate activities took place.”
I guess "legal basis" is an old-fashioned concept, no longer relevant in Koizumi's SDF.
I guess "legal basis" is an old-fashioned concept, no longer relevant in Koizumi's SDF.
Facilities managed by Okinawa Prefecture could now be more open to receive such designations."
September 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Facilities managed by Okinawa Prefecture could now be more open to receive such designations."
fostering that hopelessness. That the Okinawan electorate resisted for so long is truly impressive.
September 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
fostering that hopelessness. That the Okinawan electorate resisted for so long is truly impressive.
the presence of the bases and support the relocation to Henoko."
Prof. Nozoe goes on: "There is a growing feeling that, no matter how strongly we express our opposition, it may ultimately make no difference." Tokyo, with the help of police, courts, etc., has worked long and hard at
Prof. Nozoe goes on: "There is a growing feeling that, no matter how strongly we express our opposition, it may ultimately make no difference." Tokyo, with the help of police, courts, etc., has worked long and hard at
September 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
the presence of the bases and support the relocation to Henoko."
Prof. Nozoe goes on: "There is a growing feeling that, no matter how strongly we express our opposition, it may ultimately make no difference." Tokyo, with the help of police, courts, etc., has worked long and hard at
Prof. Nozoe goes on: "There is a growing feeling that, no matter how strongly we express our opposition, it may ultimately make no difference." Tokyo, with the help of police, courts, etc., has worked long and hard at
Koja should have been questioned on this during the campaign.
September 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Koja should have been questioned on this during the campaign.
will still fly low over populated areas—even at night—and occasionally crash.
September 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
will still fly low over populated areas—even at night—and occasionally crash.