Identifier
Created
Classification
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08TOKYO390
2008-02-13 22:41:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
LDP PROTESTS OKINAWA ASSAULT CASE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 000390
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USFJ FOR J00/J01/J5/J7,
OSD JAPAN DESK FOR SEDNEY/HILL/BASALLA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2018
TAGS: MARR PGOV PREL JA
SUBJECT: LDP PROTESTS OKINAWA ASSAULT CASE
REF: TOKYO 00367
Classified By: Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (
d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L TOKYO 000390
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USFJ FOR J00/J01/J5/J7,
OSD JAPAN DESK FOR SEDNEY/HILL/BASALLA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2018
TAGS: MARR PGOV PREL JA
SUBJECT: LDP PROTESTS OKINAWA ASSAULT CASE
REF: TOKYO 00367
Classified By: Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (
d).
1. (C) On February 12, CDA Donovan met with Liberal
Democratic Party (LDP) International Bureau Director General
Asahiko Mihara and Principal Deputy Secretary General Motoo
Hayashi to receive a protest regarding the February 10
alleged rape by a Marine in Okinawa. The senior LDP
officials noted that the party is encouraged by U.S.
statements of its intention to fully cooperate with the
investigation and that the U.S. is taking the matter very
seriously. Mihara pointed out that the incident occurred on
the same day as the Iwakuni mayoral elections. Had the
incident come to light a single day earlier the
pro-realignment LDP candidate in the Iwakuni Mayoral election
may not have been elected.
2. (C) Mihara noted that he had talked with Prime Minister
Yasuo Fukuda and Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura and noted
that both do not believe that this "isolated" incident will
adversely affect the alliance. Both Mihara and Hayashi
echoed the sentiment that the incident should not lead to
"awkwardness" between the two countries.
3. (C) CDA replied that the U.S. considers the case very
seriously and reiterated points conveyed earlier in the day
to MOFA Vice Minister Mitoji Yabunaka (reftel): the incident
is extremely regrettable; the U.S. will continue to
completely support the investigation; and that our hearts go
out to the victim and her family. CDA also noted that U.S.
Forces Japan Deputy Commander Maj. General James Flock told
Yabunaka that USFJ maintains a "zero tolerance" stance on
sexual assault. In response, Mihara said that the LDP is
pleased that the U.S. will remain proactive in cooperating
with Japanese authorities.
SCHIEFFER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
USFJ FOR J00/J01/J5/J7,
OSD JAPAN DESK FOR SEDNEY/HILL/BASALLA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/13/2018
TAGS: MARR PGOV PREL JA
SUBJECT: LDP PROTESTS OKINAWA ASSAULT CASE
REF: TOKYO 00367
Classified By: Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer for reasons 1.4 (b) and (
d).
1. (C) On February 12, CDA Donovan met with Liberal
Democratic Party (LDP) International Bureau Director General
Asahiko Mihara and Principal Deputy Secretary General Motoo
Hayashi to receive a protest regarding the February 10
alleged rape by a Marine in Okinawa. The senior LDP
officials noted that the party is encouraged by U.S.
statements of its intention to fully cooperate with the
investigation and that the U.S. is taking the matter very
seriously. Mihara pointed out that the incident occurred on
the same day as the Iwakuni mayoral elections. Had the
incident come to light a single day earlier the
pro-realignment LDP candidate in the Iwakuni Mayoral election
may not have been elected.
2. (C) Mihara noted that he had talked with Prime Minister
Yasuo Fukuda and Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura and noted
that both do not believe that this "isolated" incident will
adversely affect the alliance. Both Mihara and Hayashi
echoed the sentiment that the incident should not lead to
"awkwardness" between the two countries.
3. (C) CDA replied that the U.S. considers the case very
seriously and reiterated points conveyed earlier in the day
to MOFA Vice Minister Mitoji Yabunaka (reftel): the incident
is extremely regrettable; the U.S. will continue to
completely support the investigation; and that our hearts go
out to the victim and her family. CDA also noted that U.S.
Forces Japan Deputy Commander Maj. General James Flock told
Yabunaka that USFJ maintains a "zero tolerance" stance on
sexual assault. In response, Mihara said that the LDP is
pleased that the U.S. will remain proactive in cooperating
with Japanese authorities.
SCHIEFFER