This work, Traditions and Pulled Pork: How the Spring Festival Builds Ties, by Taylor Ardito, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Japan — An officer on this installation southwest of Tokyo is exercising his artistic side with contributions to the Navy and local Japanese communities assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific has been creating art throughout his 20-year military career finding joy in the impact his work has on others it is genuinely rewarding,” the native of York told Stars and Stripes in a recent email interview Ropp said he has never really settled on a particular subject 3 by Ayase Mayor Yoshihiko Katsukawa for a painting he submitted for the Ayase BaseSide Festival That Halloween painting depicts two Japanese-American children dressed in traditional American scary costumes with a glowing jack-o’-lantern under a full moon It is scheduled to be on display at Ayase City Hall for the remainder of the year Ropp said he never attended art school but honed his skills in sketching and painting over the years he has designed unit shirts and morale patches but has expanded his focus in recent years “I genuinely enjoy experimenting with all mediums and have experimented with drawing he has performed live speed painting at NAF Atsugi open-base events Ropp said he is scheduled to complete a large mural early next year in nearby Yamato and has a goal of getting more public art into the community He said his artistic objectives are twofold “Sometimes I want to create something from my imagination that plays with different elements and on some other pieces I genuinely want to create a piece to help build community and tell a story of that organization or group,” he said After becoming more comfortable with public art exhibitions in 2021 Ropp said he pushed his works out to social media Each piece requires significant time and effort Paintings like the one displayed at Ayase City Hall vary in complexity it can take months because of the curing required,” he wrote I strive to complete them between 4 to 7 hours so they can be completed in a single sitting.” like one he created for NAF Atsugi’s library It shows a compilation of children’s story book characters Ropp used his personal leave time to complete that project “I wanted to put as many different elements and Easter eggs throughout the mural so that when people view it they are always looking and discovering new parts of it,” he said Ropp was deeply moved by the recognition he recently received from Ayase city “I am glad that something like art can be used to connect communities and find common ground in our humanity.” A Japanese court on Wednesday ordered the government to pay damages to residents around Atsugi air base near Tokyo over excessive noise but rejected their call for suspending Self-Defense Forces and U.S The Yokohama District Court ordered the state to pay approximately 5.9 billion yen ($38 million) for past disturbances but rejected the plaintiffs' demand for compensation for future noise pollution the group of some 8,700 plaintiffs demanded that the state halt nighttime and early morning flights at the base and pay a total of 13.1 billion yen in compensation for past and future noise-related health damage The air base straddling the densely populated cities of Yamato and Ayase in Kanagawa Prefecture is shared by the SDF and the U.S acknowledged the "highly pubic" nature of SDF flights in handing down the ruling dismissing their suspension It was the first ruling since the March 2018 completion of the transfer of U.S the fifth in a series over noise pollution at the base since the 1970s the government argued that noise levels had significantly decreased following the transfer Taking into consideration the eased noise pollution and other factors the judge also said it cannot be said that SDF flights "significantly lack validity in light of social norms." the court said the Japanese government has no authority to restrict their operations the plaintiffs living in eight neighboring cities had argued that noise pollution has persisted as U.S fighter jets and Osprey transport aircraft still arrive at the base the district and high courts ordered the suspension of SDF flights ordering the state to pay compensation for past disturbances Some previous rulings ordering the state to pay compensation have been finalized with the Japanese government requesting that the United States share the burden based on the Japan-U.S government had not made any payments as of February U.S. Navy apparently begins Osprey deployment in western Japan U.S. forces, Okinawans yet to meet under new forum over assault cases U.S. to have F-35 fighters at Misawa base in Japan for 1st time To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible FAQs Ask a Question Toll Free Numbers Hospitals and Clinics Vet Centers Regional Benefits Offices Regional Loan Centers Cemetery Locations From 1985 to 2001, personnel at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi in Atsugi, Japan may have been exposed to environmental contaminants from off-base waste incinerators. The Shinkampo Incinerator Complex (SIC) was a combustion waste disposal equipped with incinerators that burned up to 90 tons of industrial and medical waste daily. Emissions included chemicals and other particulate matter A private Japanese company owned and operated the business Navy found a potential for increased health risks and worked with the Japanese government to close the SIC If you are concerned about exposures at Atsugi, talk to your health care provider or local VA Environmental Health Coordinator Short-term health effects could include irritation to the eyes These conditions usually went away after the exposure ended Since the 1990s, the Navy has informed sailors and their families about the possible long-term health effects of living at Atsugi. In 2009, the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center completed a study demonstrating no increased risk for cancer among NAF Atsugi residents compared to residents living at Yokosuka Naval Base The study showed significantly higher dermal (skin) complaints among the Atsugi residents both while they were in Japan and after they left suggesting the possibility of long-term dermal effects If you are concerned about exposure to environmental contaminants during service at NAF Atsugi, talk to your health care provider or contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator to help you get more information from a health care provider VA offers a variety of health care benefits to eligible Veterans. Not enrolled in the VA health care system? Find out if you qualify for VA health care Veterans may file a claim for disability compensation for health problems they believe are related to exposure to environmental contaminants during service at NAF Atsugi. 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Complete Directory Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue Today's print edition Home Delivery The Yokohama District Court on Wednesday rejected a request for an injunction against nighttime and early morning flights at Atsugi Air Base in Kanagawa Prefecture that the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S Presiding Judge Nobuhiro Okada at the district court rejected the request regarding SDF and U.S filed by some 8,700 residents in eight cities around the base which straddles the Kanagawa cities of Yamato and Ayase.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); But the judge ordered the state to pay roughly ¥5.9 billion in damages to the plaintiffs over past noise pollution linked to the base He denied a damages claim for future noise pollution In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Soon spring will arrive and with it blush tones and beautiful weather will return across Japan cherry blossoms will start their northbound sweep of mainland Japan sometime around March 20 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency The time of year is one of celebration as many festivals both on and off base are held for visitors to enjoy the spring air and beautiful cherry blossoms Don’t miss the opportunity to meet your neighbors and partake in some fun activities and entertainment like live music Here are some of the upcoming base festivals you’ll want to make plans for Note: Each base festival has its own rules on base entry requirements be sure to check the webpage to learn the rules before visiting the festivals Yokosuka Spring Festival 2025 (Yokosuka NB): March 22 The event offers a unique opportunity to take a close look at battleships and naval gear as well as spring blossoms blooming on the naval base Gate closures (inbound): Mikasa Park Gate at 3:30 p.m Location: Yokosuka Naval Base (enter through Womble Gate or Mikasa Gate) *Off base guests are asked to walk through either Womble Gate’s pedestrian access or Mikasa Gate Tel: (base access) 046-816-5330 / 046-816-5125 U.S.-Japan Friendship Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (Camp Zama): March 22 The annual open-post festival at the Yano Sports Field of Camp Zama offers DJs Location: Camp Zama Yano Sports Field (enter through Gate 1 or 4) Sakura Spring Festival (Yokota AB): March 29 This on-base festival is hosted on the east side of base under the 500-meter-long avenue lined with stunning cherry blossom trees Visitors can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms game booths and plenty of other fun activities On-base residents and CAC cardholders can hop on a shuttle running from the Enlisted Club and Bowling Alley to the base theater every 30 to 40 minutes from 10 a.m Location: Yokota Air Base (enter through East Gate 4.CFAS Fleet Friendship Day (Sasebo NB): April 5 ship tours and more at this annual open-base event Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese performances Kimono fashion show and karate demonstration on the main stage samurai armors and nor masks displayed in booths along with various food and amusement booths NAF Atsugi and JMSDF Atsugi Air Base 2025 Spring Festival (NAF Atsugi): April 19 This annual open-house event at NAF Atsugi displays various U.S along with various food and game booths and live performances JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025: May 4 The annual JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day will mark its 46th event this year food vendors and a variety of performances they will also offer an “Inclusive Day” on May 3 for guests with special needs to allow them an opportunity to experience the air show in a less crowded venue More information as event nears will be released online Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report YOKOHAMA--The district court here ordered the government to pay 5.9 billion yen ($38 million) in damages to residents around Atsugi air base near Tokyo for the jarring noise of jet engines that kept them up at nights it rejected a request by approximately 8,700 plaintiffs to halt nighttime and early morning flights by the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S as well as compensation for future noise pollution Presiding Judge Nobuhiro Okada at the Yokohama District Court ruled that aircraft noise levels of 75 decibels or higher on the Weighted Equivalent Continuous Perceived Noise Level constitutes a violation of the residents rights due to undisturbed sleep This ruling aligns with precedents set in other noise-related lawsuits across Japan Despite repeated rulings ordering compensation in previous lawsuits the court noted that no fundamental measures have been taken It ordered compensation for residents in areas where noise levels reach 75 decibels or higher straddling the densely populated cities of Ayase and Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture The lawsuit is the fifth in a series over noise pollution issues at the base since 1976 This latest case followed the relocation of the U.S considered the main source of excessive noise to Iwakuni air base in Yamaguchi Prefecture which was completed by the end of March 2018 Based on monitoring data from around Atsugi air base the court found that the relocation had in fact resulted in reduced noise levels It ruled there was no liability for compensation during periods when noise levels fell below 75 decibels Okada acknowledged the high public interest in SDF flights emphasizing their role in protecting citizens’ lives the court dismissed a call by residents to halt operations stating that no formal approval exists from the defense minister allowing the U.S military to use Atsugi air base in the first place “This decision is extremely unjust,” said Shuji Onami “It completely fails to understand the conditions we live under.” residents around Iwakuni air base filed a lawsuit against the government in 2022 claiming that noise pollution had worsened (This article was written by Shuhei Nakajima and Miho Kato.) military flights into Okinawa anger residents Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission This work, Duty in Japan – Exploring local communities through stamp collecting, by Taylor Ardito, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries I arrived at Atsugi Base a little later than planned and I was able to enter after waiting only about 10 minutes Other tents were selling Monster and Rockstar for about 250 yen so I even made a second round to check if there might be a USO tent elsewhere I could have bought an energy drink and some food and just chilled on the lawn (´・ω・｀) Since the distance from the station to the base was quite far and I was feeling pretty tired I decided to take a break at the food court before heading back and I didn’t want to stick around too long in case the rain started again I charged up with calories at the food court and walked back to the station (^_^;) This year, I participated in U.S. military base open houses at three locations: Zama, Yokosuka I was able to see a bit of what’s inside different bases It’s nice that every base has a relaxing lawn I hope to be escorted one day and stay there leisurely (*ﾉω・*) プロ野球エナジードリンク フットボールチーム その他エナジー系飲料一覧 Copyright(C) 2013.06 - 2025 Energy Drink Mania All Rights Reserved Sailors and civilians at a naval base near the Japanese capital have been told to keep their distance from a wild monkey spotted prowling nearby A “Monkey Warning” posted Monday by Naval Air Facility Atsugi noted reports from nearby Ayase city of a primate roaming off base “The city is asking residents to not approach the monkey and to avoid unnecessary outdoor outings,” said a post on NAF Atsugi’s official Facebook page go indoors and please call NAF Atsugi Security.” Base spokesman Greg Mitchell did not immediately respond to phone and email queries about the monkey Tuesday Monkey alerts have been issued for other U.S military communities in and near Tokyo in recent years warned residents on post and at a nearby housing area to be on the lookout for wild monkeys patrolling their neighborhoods in September 2021 a Japanese macaque gained dual status as a celebrity and a fugitive at Yokota Air Base Spotted atop the roof of the base dental clinic the monkey was soon a star of social media as base residents posted photos and videos of their macaque sightings Japanese macaques are common throughout most of Japan and inhabit forested mountain slopes right down to the fringes of Tokyo They are “gentle creatures that display frequent social interactions” and are seldom aggressive according to the New England Primate Conservancy website staring at them eye to eye can provoke an aggressive response Further unwanted attention could result in a bite are active during the day and sleep in trees at night Editorial It surely wasn’t too much to ask that the judiciary would help mitigate the ear-splitting noise the residents have had to put up with in the postwar period In the fifth lawsuit over aircraft noise levels at the Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture the Yokohama District Court rejected the plaintiffs’ demand for an injunction to stop U.S and Self-Defense Forces aircraft from flying at night and early in the morning acknowledge the state’s liability for compensation Lawsuits concerning noise pollution at military bases have been filed in various parts of Japan Although courts have ordered the state to pay compensation an injunction against nighttime and early morning flights The fourth Atsugi base lawsuit almost opened the door to this possibility the Yokohama District Court acknowledged the health problems the plaintiffs faced and granted an injunction against SDF flights from 10 p.m It was the first court ruling to acknowledge an injunction against base flights in the form of an administrative lawsuit it was upheld by the Tokyo High Court in a ruling on appeal the Supreme Court overturned this landmark decision acknowledging the broad discretion of the defense minister concerning the issue The court presented a legal framework that focused on thoughtful consideration of the public interest and common good of aircraft operations levels of noise damage and measures to mitigate it Researchers and other critics have argued that this approach to court decisions on the issue promotes an abstract and unverifiable process which thereby turns judicial scrutiny into a “black box.” It is difficult to claim that the judiciary is performing its role as a “bastion of human rights” when it orders the state to pay compensation for noise pollution and acknowledges the seriousness of the damage to those affected by it yet seemingly stands on the sidelines without showing any willingness to play an active role in solving the issue The latest district court ruling followed the Supreme Court’s decision which was the principal source of the noise pollution around the Atsugi base completed its relocation to the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 2018 the government claimed that “the noise has been significantly reduced,” but the district court ruling while narrowing the recognized affected area The court maintained that “the importance of personal interests related to a quiet living environment is increasing,” a recognition that should extend to other base noise lawsuits Claims for injunctions to halt aircraft flights were generally rejected at the outset on grounds they cannot be decided in civil lawsuits because the issue is beyond the purview of civil litigation But it also remains unclear if they can be addressed in administrative lawsuits This judicial stance symbolizes the difficulties of using the court system to tackle the problem Following judicial system reforms at the start of the century it was explicitly stated in law that administrative lawsuits should handle injunctions but the effectiveness of this provision for plaintiffs is still unclear courts have dismissed lawsuits seeking injunctions arguing that they are “third parties” beyond the control of the Japanese government the government has a duty to take responsibility to tackle this problem and engage actively in continuous consultations with the U.S government on this matter that seriously endangers people’s health This work, JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic attack capability, by LCDR Seth Koenig, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright military helicopter with three crew onboard made an emergency landing Thursday at a beach in Chigasaki The helicopter made the landing at around 11:05 a.m as a precautionary measure after detecting irregularities The helicopter left the beach at about 3:05 p.m and safely returned to the base at around 3:15 p.m. a public affairs official of the Naval Air Facility Atsugi said The official did not provide further details saying the incident is "still under investigation." Defense Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters he will request U.S forces to ensure thorough safety management He said the ministry has dispatched an official to gather information at the site which is about 1.6 kilometers southeast of JR Chigasaki Station The incident followed an emergency landing in August by a U.S U.S. military helicopter makes emergency landing near Tokyo U.S. probe finds fatal Osprey crash in Japan due to gearbox failure Navy helicopter resumed its flight four hours after making a “precautionary landing” Thursday on a beach about 30 miles southwest of Tokyo assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi landed safely on the beach along Sagami Bay in Chigasaki city at 11:06 a.m. base spokesman Gregory Mitchell told Stars and Stripes He did not disclose what prompted the landing “The cause of the precautionary landing is currently under investigation and we regret any disturbances the landing may have caused,” he said in a follow-up email to Stars and Stripes Scores of onlookers and dozens of police officers firefighters and reporters clustered near the helicopter that afternoon The Navy will continue to work with local authorities to address and investigate the incident The Chigasaki Fire Department dispatched first responders after receiving word of the landing at 12:15 p.m. Japan’s South Kanto Defense Bureau was unable to immediately provide additional information Thursday A spokesperson for the city told Stars and Stripes it received no information regarding the landing’s cause Navy helicopter made an emergency landing in a rice field near Tokyo on Saturday The helicopter carrying 12 people landed at around 10:55 a.m after departing the Atsugi base about 7 kilometers away Naval Air Facility Atsugi said a precautionary landing was carried out after some irregularities were detected midair while declining to explain the purpose of the flight The helicopter was en route to a base in Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture No fuel spill was found following the incident While Japan’s scorching summer days continue in the Kanto Plain the season offers many activities for you to get your mind off the heat This time of year is when Japanese students are out enjoying their summer vacations so you can expect a lot of fun things to do This exciting summer festival offers bon odori dancing along with traditional Japanese games and various festive foods near Camp Zama 50 dancers in yukata summer kimono dress will parade while dancing on the pedestrian deck of JR Ebina Station from 4 p.m (pre-event of stage performances at Vinawalk: 3 – 5 p.m.) One of the largest fireworks events in the Kanto takes place at the Atsugi Ayu Festival The impressive display features 10,000 sequenced fireworks that form shapes like chrysanthemums and peonies and includes a dramatic finale of a 656-foot-high “Niagara Falls” fireworks cascade The two-day festival is the city’s largest annual event and features a parade fireworks are launched from the middle of the river streets from Hon Atsugi Station to the Sagami River are filled with countless food and game booths Zama is known for its beautiful summer sunflowers The beauties reach peak bloom around mid-August 10-13 is a great place to enjoy the sprawling flower fields you can buy sunflowers and local vegetables Test your ability at the hand-catching trout event running Aug Location: Zama and Yotsuya Districts of Zama City Enoshima Toro Lanterns 2024 (Near Zama and Yokosuka) Behold the beautifully illuminated Enoshima Island as 1,000 toro lanterns are displayed through the summer The island is just off Shonan Beach and during the season Enoshima Jinja (Zuishin Gate and its three shrines) Iwaya Cave and other locations will be lit up from 6 p.m Visitors in yukata or jinbei outfits will receive an original tenugui towel at the garden entrance Tokyo Nihonbashi Mone & Friends Alive (near Hardy Barracks) Monet and Friends Alive is a unique immersive art event in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi District Head indoors to enjoy the projected artworks from the masters of French Impressionists Paul Cezanne and Edgar Degas on vast screens using cutting-edge immersive technology scents and comfy seating create an environment that truly engages all the senses high school and college students 2,000 yen middle and elementary school students 1,000 yen military helicopter made an emergency landing on a beach in Chigasaki with no reports of injuries or damage to the aircraft The aircraft — an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that belongs to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron at U.S Naval Air Facility Atsugi — landed at around 11:06 a.m. according to base spokesperson Gregory Mitchell He added that three individuals were on board googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the fire department received a call that a helicopter made a “precautionary landing” on a beach in the city The helicopter resumed flight at around 3 p.m Mitchell confirmed that the landing was "precautionary" and that no one was injured adding that the cause of the incident is under investigation Defense Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters that he has instructed officials to gather information “swiftly and thoroughly.” the foremost priority is ensuring safety," He said "We will continue to call for thorough safety management.” military helicopter is seen on a beach with the word "NAVY" visible in English on the aircraft local firefighters can be seen speaking with individuals likely to be crew members This work, NAF Atsugi holds Change of Command Ceremony, by Gregory Mitchell, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright If JavaScript is not enabled on your browser 2024 – ORIX Real Estate Corporation (“ORIX Real Estate”) announced that it has completed the construction of Atsugi III Logistics Center a large-scale multi-tenant logistics facility in Aiko Kanagawa with a total floor space of 181,613.22 m2 the largest among its facilities.Lease contracts have been signed with five companies as of the completion of the facility and it will commence operations with 100% occupancy Atsugi III Logistics Center is located within Kanagawa Nairiku Industrial Park approximately 3.8 km from the Sagamihara-Aikawa Interchange on the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway In addition to distribution within the Tokyo Metropolitan Area it allows distribution to the northern Kanto region via the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway and wide-area distribution to western Japan via the Tomei Expressway and Chuo Expressway.The facility is a seismic-isolation structure with six stories above ground It uses double rampways that provide direct access to each floor and there are truck berths*1 on each floor that can simultaneously accommodate 55 trucks Allowing the use of a single floor with a maximum area of 26,022.83 m2 the facility achieves efficient logistics operations there is a dangerous goods warehouse within the premises to meet the diverse needs of tenant companies The warehouse allows the storage of dangerous goods under the Fire Service Act which cannot be stored above designated quantities in general warehouses.Besides being equipped with a solar power generation system on the rooftop to supply the entire facility with electricity derived from renewable energy sources the facility also meets the needs of tenant companies for environmental consideration including the attainment of ZEB certification for net zero annual primary energy consumption.ORIX Real Estate entered the logistics facility development business in 2002 and has a track record of investing in and developing 50 facilities mainly in the Tokyo It will continue to develop logistics facilities that consider evolving supply chain strategies and the environment.*1 A truck berth is a space used to connect trucks to the facility to facilitate the loading and unloading of goods Features of Atsugi III Logistics Center(1) Excellent location as a wide-area distribution base to western Japan in addition to the Tokyo Metropolitan AreaAtsugi III Logistics Center is located within Kanagawa Nairiku Industrial Park approximately 3.8 km from the Sagamihara-Aikawa Interchange on the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway it allows distribution to the northern Kanto region via the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway and wide-area distribution to western Japan via the Tomei Expressway and Chuo Expressway the Shin-Tomei Expressway is scheduled to fully open in fiscal 2027 and accessibility is expected to further improve (2) Double rampways that allow efficient logistics operationsThe facility has six stories above ground and uses double rampways that provide direct access to each floor There are truck berths on each floor that can simultaneously accommodate 55 trucks allowing the facility to be used in the same manner as a single-story warehouse to achieve efficient logistics operations By shortening time spent waiting for and handling cargo*2 it is expected to help reduce overtime work of truck drivers an issue under the “2024 problem” in logistics the effective height is approximately 5.5 m under the lower beam.*2 This refers to tasks generated in the logistics process (3) Dangerous goods warehouse within the premises There is a dangerous goods warehouse within the premises that allows the storage of dangerous goods under the Fire Service Act which cannot be stored above designated quantities in general warehouses Having the dangerous goods warehouse on the same site as the general storage area contributes to the efficiency of the tenant companies’ product distribution (4) Conducive and comfortable working environmentThe common area on the sixth floor features a café lounge with approximately 240 seats that can be used for eating lunch or taking a break and parts of the storage sections include areas equipped with air-conditioning systems to provide a conducive working environment The café lounge has an unmanned convenience store From the perspective of biodiversity conservation and coexistence with the local community there is a Garden of Four Seasons with seasonal elements while preserving the existing greenery located within the premises The Garden of Four Seasons has terrace seating to provide a relaxing environment for eating lunch and taking breaks (5) Seismic-isolation structure to protect valuable employees and goodsThe facility uses spherical sliding bearings which are seismic-isolation devices made of high-performance steel that greatly and gradually absorb vibrations from earthquakes Typical seismic-isolation devices that use laminated rubber generate twisting due to factors such as differences in the amount of load placed on the laminated rubber or change over time Spherical sliding bearings reduce the risk of goods toppling due to twisting of the building during earthquakes (6) Attainment of ZEB*3 certification as an environmentally considerate logistics facility ORIX Real Estate undertakes the development of environmentally considerate logistics facilities This facility is installed with a 2,309.45 kW solar power generation system on the rooftop under a Power Purchase Agreement model (PPA model)*4 and the generated electricity can be used within the facility In the event of power insufficiency during the night or due to weather conditions electricity with non-fossil certificates (with tracking certification) will be procured so that tenant companies can use electricity from 100% renewable energy sources.Through such energy-creation initiatives the facility has attained a Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System (BELS) evaluation certificate as a ZEB which is the highest rank in the ZEB category besides obtaining an A rating for Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE)*5 for Building (New Construction) there are also active measures for environmental consideration including the installation of 24 charging ports for electric vehicles (EVs) in the facility’s parking lot *3 This is a building where the annual primary energy consumption is net zero or a negative value It is a building that reduces primary energy consumption by 100% or more when combining both a reduction of 50% or more from the standard level of primary energy consumption through energy conservation and further reduction through energy creation using renewable energy.*4 PPA is a business model in which a third party borrows the premises or roof of an electricity consumer installs a solar power generation system there and supplies the electricity generated by the system to the consumer.*5 This is a system that comprehensively evaluates the quality of buildings including environmental considerations such as energy-saving and the usage of environmentally friendly equipment and materials as well as provision of a comfortable indoor environment and consideration for the surrounding landscape (7) Promotion of decarbonization as the entire ORIX GroupORIX Corporation embarked on its environment and energy business in 1995 and engages in a renewable energy business of approximately 940 MW in Japan*6 ORIX Real Estate installed a solar power generation system on the rooftop of this facility excess electricity generated by the facility is sold to power companies through the Feed-in Premium (FIP) scheme*7 The environmental value of this excess electricity is also sold to offices and facilities owned and managed by ORIX Real Estate the entire ORIX Group contributes toward decarbonization.*6 As of March 31 2024.*7 This is a scheme in which a certain premium (subsidy) is added to the market price of electricity sold by renewable energy power producers on the wholesale market or by other means Contact Information: Investor Relations and Sustainability Department ORIX Corporation Tel: +81-3-3435-3121 Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements:These documents may contain forward-looking statements about expected future events and financial results that involve risks and uncertainties Such statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results that differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements Factors that could cause such a difference include those described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and under “(4) Risk Factors” of the “1 Summary of Consolidated Financial Results” of the “Consolidated Financial Results April 1 2024 News Releases List military bases from Oahu to Pyeongtaek will mark Independence Day with parachute demonstrations Here’s a rundown of what’s happening across the Pacific: Wednesday at Taylor Field with a pie eating contest the Freedom Festival and Fireworks starts at 4 p.m Wednesday at the Risner back lot with live entertainment contests and a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m Thursday start of the family-friendly Runway Run 5K bikes or scooters will be permitted on the course the Independence Day Celebration starts at 4 p.m Thursday at Weyand Field and will feature a parachute demonstration Thursday at the Sunrise Conference Center Grounds live entertainment and a fireworks display the Lights on the Lake July 4th celebration starts at 3 p.m the 4th of July Celebration commences with a bike parade at 8 a.m The celebration moves to the Berkey Field Complex for NERF battles holds the Independence Day Bowling Special at the base bowling center; bowl four games for $7 from 11 a.m live music performances and fireworks at 8:45 p.m Thursday on the flight line operations ramp with live music and entertainment the Let Freedom Ring Celebration is scheduled from 4 p.m This work, Newly commissioned JMSDF officers visit NAF Atsugi, by Gregory Mitchell, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 Completes First-Ever Deployed C-40A Clipper Reconfiguration with Support from Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, by CPO Chelsea Milburn, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, NAF Atsugi's Bon Odori Festival, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, VP-26 Participates in Atsugi Friendship Festival, by PO2 Aubrey Stueven, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Japan — The outgoing commander of a Navy air facility near Tokyo warned Thursday that military deterrence in the western Pacific may not be working as the region enters “amazingly dangerous times.” previously a member of the International Military Staff at NATO Headquarters in Belgium Manning Montagnet during a ceremony inside hangar 1430 a facility shared with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is a critical logistics and maintenance hub and home to Fleet Air Western Pacific Three Navy helicopter squadrons — two maritime strike squadrons and one sea combat — are stationed there Flanked by an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter and a Navy C-12 turboprop Montagnet described the “amazingly dangerous times” faced by the U.S and its allies due to “authoritarian and totalitarian regimes” in the region our deterrence efforts are arguably not working nothing less than our way of life as underwritten by the rules-based international order is directly under assault,” he told an audience of about 200 Russia and China as “three of the top five adversaries,” and noted their proximity to Japan “But here’s the thing: They have to go through us first more comprehensively – in order to take on the task before us is an ever-increasing part of that effort.” he told Stars and Stripes that he envisions NAF Atsugi playing a “major supportive role” in deterring regional conflict who took command of the base in September 2020 will relocate to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk and the staff of the deputy chief of naval operations for operations said he hopes to build on his predecessor’s successes and to make NAF Atsugi “relevant” to the challenges Montagnet outlined in his speech “We have concerns with some of the neighbors near Japan,” he told Stars and Stripes “Our goal is to represent the United States and provide the requirements in a supportive role Naval Academy in 2000 with a degree in computer science and has over 2,300 flight hours between MH-53E Sea Dragon and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters His past assignments include tours as the executive officer and commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 in San Diego and the commissioning air officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli Not because it’s the beginning of the work week or a fat cat told me to but because almost all the museums are closed So with nowhere to go indoors and rain making the outdoors unpleasant it seemed I would waste a vacation day in Kanagawa Prefecture Then I remembered a little museum in Ebina the Odawara Electric Railway’s Romancecar limited express has been a stylish way to get passengers from Odawara to Shinjuku fast the term “romancecar” likely originated with two-person “romance seats” at movie theaters.) Five of these proprietary people movers are on display allowing museum passengers to come aboard and see six decades of high-speed rail evolution up close they’re visually enticing with their (then) modern lines and shiny vermillion which held the world speed record for a narrow gauge railway when it debuted in 1957 and can be considered a forerunner to the Shinkansen Its round nose doesn’t hurt the comparison either The sixth train in the collection is also the only remaining MOHA 1 commuter train from 1927 It’s in a section about the history of both Odawara Electric Railway and the Romancecar I think the museum lets itself down a little as there aren’t many of the accompanying artifacts usually seen in railway museums to help visualize the story The upstairs holds child-friendly interactive areas including a model railway layout featuring real Odakyu line landmarks that takes up a room and a Romancecar driving simulator that lets you get behind the controls in a full-sized cockpit though the immediate area is flush with dining options it still has that new museum smell and room to grow into its facility My only complaint is that the 900 yen adult entry fee is steep for what amounts to six trains in a company public relations center That’s like putting positive exposure and advertising for a very attractive way to travel behind a pay wall The unique trains on display did sell it for me and I found it worth my time on a rainy Monday Ebina can be spun off into its own day trip with a nearby historical museum and temple ruins This work, CTF-72 and ROKN Air Command Meet for the 54th Maritime Patrol Aircraft Committee Meeting, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Japan — Approximately 34,000 Japanese visitors turned out for the first Spring Festival at Naval Air Facility Atsugi since 2019 The line to enter the base on Saturday stretched more than three miles and visitors waited more than four hours to attend the event “The NAF Atsugi Spring Festival is one of a few significant examples of the fact that this base continues to be forever embedded into the very fabric of each of the surrounding cities in this community,” base spokesman Greg Mitchell told Stars and Stripes by email Monday “We see our neighbors as being our friends and extended family.” where they were greeted by member’s of the 7th Fleet Band Ryohoku Junior High School’s marching band performed on a stage tucked between displays of U.S Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft This work, NAF Atsugi Fire Department attains several achievements, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, NAF Atsugi Sailor of the Week, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright sailor stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi was arrested by Japanese police following a fatal collision Friday morning with a motorcyclist in Kanagawa prefecture was held on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury after a car he was driving collided with a motorcycle driven by a high school student a prefectural police spokesman told Stars and Stripes by phone He said the teenager was pronounced dead around 10 a.m Government authorities in Japan typically speak to the media on condition of anonymity TV Kanagawa reported Friday that Reyes is a petty officer first class assigned to NAF Atsugi on Sunday said he could not immediately confirm the sailor’s identity but said the sailor is stationed there nothing indicates alcohol was a factor in the incident He said the base and the sailor are cooperating with Japanese authorities “The Navy holds it military and civilian members to the highest level of civil responsibility on and off duty,” Samuelson said “We want to make sure our sailors do the right thing and use responsible driving.” TV Kanagawa reported that Reyes admitted to police that he drove through a stop sign and collided with the motorcycle The charge may be changed to negligent driving resulting in death This work, Golden Falcons Return to NAF Atsugi after 5th and 7th Fleet Deployment, by PO2 Askia Collins, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright TOKYO — Aviation fuel spilled from storage tanks on a U.S Navy base near Japan’s capital city Wednesday and flowed into a local river An undisclosed amount of JP-5 aviation fuel spilled from Naval Air Facility Atsugi into the Tate River according to statements from neighboring Ayase city and a base spokesman The base fire department responded to the spill around 3:10 a.m base spokesman Greg Mitchell told Stars and Stripes by phone on Thursday “The fuel leak has been stopped,” his office said in a statement emailed later that day “Current efforts are focused on a thorough clean-up The Navy values the health and safety of the community City officials found fuel in the river near the Tachikawa Bridge on Wednesday according to a statement on the Ayase city website The city placed a mat at the site to collect the fuel and closed part of a local park that afternoon Local officials visited the naval base that day Ayase Mayor Masayoshi Koshio spoke by phone with NAF Atsugi’s commander personnel quickly collect and treat the spill mitigate environmental impact and continue to provide information swiftly The air station until 2018 was home to Carrier Air Wing 5 which deploys aboard the Yokosuka-based USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier Those aircraft are now based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hundreds of miles to the south in Yamaguchi prefecture NAF Atsugi is still home to several Navy helicopter squadrons and 10,000 personnel made up of U.S This work, VP-26 conducts exercise with Japanese Air Development Squadron 51, by PO2 Aubrey Stueven, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Looking for an exciting outdoor experience to take your family or group of friends How about a zip-lining course through a Japanese forest If you are located on NAF Atsugi or any other base in the Kanto Plain and are looking for something wild Tree Cross Adventure Atsugi Nanasawa may be just what you seek the 270,000-square-foot attraction is less than an hour drive away from center of Tokyo about 40-minutes from NAF Atsugi and within a couple of hours from any other military installation in the Kanto Plain I visited the park with my wife to enjoy the 2-hour adventure made up of zip line Tarzan swing and other activities in the fresh air of the forest we saw visitors enjoying the zip lining along the steel lines that connected the tall ce-dar tree We were a bit nervous as a couple in our 50s but were calmed by one of the park’s co-owners Mortensen fitted us with a harness and safety gear before giving us a 15-minute briefing about safety and how to zip line Once we were able to demonstrate that we’d could perform as needed we were off to enjoy the six adventure courses and 42 activities independently the park was built in compliance with European safety standards with the so-called “self-belay system.” The systems allows you to enjoy your adventure at your own pace as long as you use the fitted safety equipment properly “It is one of our most attractive features and it means the experience is serious as well as fun,” Mortensen said as it starts with an easy activity and gradually gets tougher as you pro-ceeded you become more and more comfortable with the gear we found ourselves free from fear and just excited to challenge the various obstacles high in the trees One of the platforms was nearly 50-feet above the ground or the equivalent to a five-story building The bouldering wall situated 40-feet above the ground Swinging on the Tarzan swing was really thrilling I couldn’t help but scream while dropping into the deep valley The highlight of the adventure is a 570-foot long zip line over 100 feet above the ground After complet-ing all the various other activities The 20-second long zip line that runs about 24 miles per hour felt as if we were truly flying through the woods “It is a good escape from the busy city life,” Mortensen said “Many of our visitors get a real stress relief after the workout.” We had completed the exciting course and our sore mid-50s bodies was a reminder opened the park in December after finding the spacious for-est with hilly terrain and lots of tall trees near the center of Tokyo where the park is located is an attractive town in itself and is home to seven natural hot springs and various tasty restaurants “After a fun workout in our park there is no better way than to finish the day with a dip in the hot springs,” Mortensen said While the main activities allow for ages 10 and above young ones can enjoy the park with various facili-ties just for kids Park staff is on hand to help look af-ter them With Mortensen and other English-speaking instructors Reservation is recommended to avoid waiting as they accept only 15 visitors every 30 minutes This work, NAF Atsugi opens health clinic, by SN Ryan Greene, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Camp Zama hosts Navy aviators from Atsugi, by Winifred Brown, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Command Master Chief Trung Nguyen Retirement Ceremony [Image 12 of 12], by PO2 Rafael Avelar, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright A semi-exterior void forms a public square for the enjoyment of students of the Kanagawa Institute of Technology a university center which had no hesitations assigning this new project to the architect who had completed some dazzling workshops on the same campus A continuous tapestry gently adapts to the irregular terrain and invites visitors to take over the space as they please The undulating roof spreads not far over them tensing the relationship between floor and ceiling Bringing the definition of versatility to an extreme the roof spans extraordinary distances without interior supports thereby protecting an uninterrupted space that feels like outdoors thanks to huge rectangular perforations above Executed with welded steel plates hardly 12 millimeters thick this velarium of sorts dilates and contracts in accordance with the temperature and opens up to a sky that intensifies the user’s shifting spatial experience there arent any match using your search terms Japan — An hourlong chess tournament pitted students from Shirley Lanham Elementary School at this base southeast of Tokyo against challengers from surrounding Japanese schools Despite a clear edge enjoyed by the Americans the Japanese students are game to continue the friendly rivalry and I think if these kids know that they can play next year that they might practice throughout the year to be able to come back,” she said during Friday’s event in Lanham’s library Forty-two students in second through sixth grade at Lanham and 10 schools in neighboring Ayase city competed in the three-round tournament as the Japanese students have just recently started playing chess,” Olson said The Japanese challengers were not dissuaded a sixth-grader from Tendai Elementary School “This chess tournament event gave me an opportunity to get to know not only foreign kids but also Japanese kids who go to other elementary schools,” she said at the event “I was glad that Shirley Lanham Elementary kids tried to communicate with me using limited Japanese even though I couldn’t speak English better than I thought.” The Japanese students were selected through an application process and appointed as ambassadors under the city’s exchange program Each tournament matchup was limited to 30 minutes and each student kept track of their wins and losses but students received small gifts for their participation Japanese and American candy and snacks were given out at the event Japanese students received a personalized certificate erasers shaped like chess pieces and thank-you cards Tendai fifth-grader Tatsuaki Watanabe had learned the game only a week before the tournament but was enthusiastic for the competition “I am impressed that my opponents are good at it,” he said “I tried to beat those opponents but couldn’t; I think I need some more practice to defeat them.” From Commander Naval Air Force Reserve Public Affairs The island of Iwo To (Iwo Jima) is on many Sailors' lists of places to visit if they ever get close enough For a crew from Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Six Two (VR-62) that opportunity finally came during their recent detachment to Naval Air Facility Atsugi The "Nomads" were tasked with delivering Sailors and cargo to a Navy unit operating on the island - and retrieving it a few days later we visited the famous battleground where so many Soldiers Sailors and Marines made the ultimate sacrifice," said AWFCS Mike Wendelin We were tasked to move 25 Sailors and 15,000 pounds of cargo It was three hours from NAF Atsugi via our C-130T Hercules One of the striking things was how small Iwo To is - mostly a flat island Iwo To is half a world away from the Nomads' home base of NAS Jacksonville they departed Jacksonville for NAS Whidbey Island "The 4.5 hour leg to Alaska was the 'easy day.' Day three was a killer 11-hour and 50-minute flight to NAF Atsugi worked on his guitar skills while taking a break from flying ready to start moving high-priority cargo for U.S the Nomads were sent back to Iwo To to pick up the stuff they left there the week before wanted to take a closer look at the famous battleground He even arranged transportation to the top of Mount Suribachi "Having the opportunity to visit Iwo Jima is the opportunity of a lifetime I'm very humbled and honored to be able to see such a historic site," said Berryhill The Nomads were transporting 16,200 pounds of cargo and 11 passengers back to NAF Atsugi so they had to load the aircraft first and then visit the mountain "AWF3 Daniel Jacobson figured out the puzzle of a balanced load "Getting things in the right order is a lot of what a loadmaster does We sent the loading team back to put the pallets in the right order to balance the aircraft for flight we got in the van to drive up the mountain I felt a lump in my throat imagining what it must have been like to be here for the big battle Marines and Sailors fighting for every blood soaked inch of this small island," said Wendelin "The view from the top of Mount Suribachi is beautiful We could look down the coast and see where it happened Then we headed to the beach to see what it looked like from that vantage point We got the passengers loaded and flew back to Atsugi But I will never forget my visit to that place," Wendelin concluded "I feel humbled by all those Marines and Sailors who fought here This work, VITA tax services offered to NAFA personnel, by SN Ryan Greene, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright