Black Lives Matter Osaka

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We demand anti-LGBTQ politician's resignation

We are citizens living in Osaka and other areas in Kansai. Here we demand Mio Sugita's resignation. She is a lawmaker affiliated with the Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party (the LDP), and wrote an article insulting LGBT (L = Lesbian; G = Gay; B = Bisexual ;T = Transgender).

In that article, Mio Sugita said "They (LGBT) do not produce children, so they are 'unproductive'. Is it okay to use our taxes on them? "

This is an unacceptable remark, because this is prejudiced and she is not understanding the situations surrounding LGBTQ people, especially people under 18. Her remark that childbirth should be a criterion for tax uses means that the state is pushing people to decide to have children. Thus, she disregards the "individual dignity" of all people.

Also, on the internet TV show of 29th July, the another LDP lawmaker Tom Tanigawa said "Homosexuality is like a hobby." Now we have to doubt the view of LDP itself. (Homosexuality is not hobby or preference but a sexual tendency formed by unconscious orientation, which cannot be easily changed.)

On August 1, the LDP finally issued a statement saying "the said person (Rep. Sugita) was told to be careful." And on August 2, the prime minister Shinzo Abe said "It is natural to make a society where human rights and diversity are respected." However, on the same day, the secretary general of LDP, Yasuhiro Nikai was slighting the situation. He commented on her remark and suggested her remark is "not big deal."

Rep. Sugita has not yet shown any regret or apology, and she has not held a press conference to fulfill accountability. She is not suitable anymore as a representative chosen by the people, this is why we demand her immediate resignation.

Moreover, pursuing a society where everyone's dignity is protected and everyone can live　their lives in their own way, we urge the LDP (1) to deal severely with Rep. Sugita and Rep. Tanigawa, and (2) to make a policy for sexual minorities immediately. 

フィリピン人慰安婦像撤去に対する GABRIELAの声明の和訳

フィリピン人慰安婦像撤去に対する GABRIELA | A National Alliance of Women の声明。
https://www.facebook.com/gabriela.alliance/posts/10155256494766583

ガブリエラ・フィリピン女性同盟は、女性権利擁護団体、歴史家、その他の昨日の反対にもかかわらず、Roxas Blvdにある慰安婦像が撤去されたことに、強く抗議する。撤去は、フィリピン人女性の尊厳に対する冒とくであり、日本占領時代に犠牲となった数百人のフィリピン人性奴隷を不当に侮辱するものである。

慰安婦像は、第二次世界大戦中の日本によるフィリピン人女性に対する悪行と暴虐、さらには戦争という暴力行為に伴う女性の歴史的犠牲を未来に伝える役割を果たすはずであった。慰安婦像を撤去することによって、日本は、第二次世界大戦についての修正主義的見解をドゥテルテ政権という傀儡政権に押し付けることに、再び成功した。

日本からの外交的・経済的制裁という脅威によって、韓国、オーストラリア、カナダ、サンフランシスコならびにニュージャージー等アメリカ合衆国が、その地に同様に建てられた慰安婦像を撤去させることはなかった。その一方で、ドゥテルテ政権は、マニラの慰安婦像を夜盗のように撤去した。残されたのは、ドゥテルテ体制が日本による数十億の貸与ないし技術的援助と交換に、女性とフィリピン人の尊厳を売り払ったという赤裸々な記録である。

ガブリエラは、フィリピン並びに世界各地の日本の性奴隷を白日の下にさらす努力を精力的に継続する。日本とその傀儡体制がいかに隠し続けようとも、女性は、日本による占領という恐怖を際立たせるであろう。2018/04/29

『イマージュ』2018年春号

『イマージュ』2018年春 Vol. 70, pp. 44-45
http://taihen.o.oo7.jp/imaju/imaju.htm

寄稿というか感想文書いただけなんだけど、、もらってしまった。こういうのずっと続けてるってだけですごいけど、バックナンバー見てても充実ぶりがはんぱない。今号も、目次見てもらったら分かると思うけど、超絶コンテンツ充実してる！！！

Say no to Revisionism! : Against Osaka Mayor over 'Comfort Women' Statue Issue.

    As the New York Times reported, Osaka city mayor is going to cut the sister-city relationship with San Francisco city. Majority party and Japanese government assert that Comfort Women statue in San Francisco is unacceptable. But Historical fact says “Comfort Women” was actually sex slave in Japanese empire during WWⅡ.

     What is the statue? New York Time summarizes the meaning well. “The statue has three figures holding hands on a pedestal, representing girls from Korea, China and the Philippines….It is a commemoration of the tens of thousands of “comfort women” who were detained and raped by Japanese soldiers before and during World War II[1]”.

    For sure, this symbol is criticizing the pre-war government behavior and post war government’s attitude toward this issue. But, the statue is also a symbol of fighting human trafficking, violence against women, and human rights in general.

I think that is why the people in San Francisco accept this statue. Original idea came from local NGO, Comfort Women Justice Coalition. But “In 2015, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution to build a Memorial to the “Comfort Women” in the City and to educate the community about stopping human trafficking of women and girls. This clear mandate by the City of San Francisco, which has supported peace and justice through its vibrant history, will serve as an international beacon of hope around the world[2]”.

However, Osaka’s mayor and Japanese Government are reacting to this statue and the decision of the San Francisco city in wrong way. “Japan's government denies that the women were forced into sexual slavery and says the statue wrongly blames Japan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said San Francisco's decision challenges Japan's position and is "extremely regrettable."[3]” Osaka mayor Yoshimura said “The sister city relationship of trust is gone. I’ll undertake measures to dissolve it,[4]”
     The intention of Japanese government and Osaka local Government leaders is denying historical facts. And they got support from conservative citizens. We are trying to change the public opinion and Osaka mayor’s decision. Please search the information and hopefully sign the online petition.

Crick here: Online petition on Change. org. 
You can see our English message on middle of the page.

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[1] New York Times‘Comfort Women’ Statue in San Francisco Leads a Japanese City to Cut Ties  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/25/world/asia/comfort-women-statue.html?smid=tw-share

[2] Comfort Women Justice Coalition http://remembercomfortwomen.org/

[3] CBS “Japan protests San Francisco's "sex slave" statue decision” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-protests-san-franciscos-sex-slave-statue-decision/

[4] Japan Times “Osaka mayor to terminate six-decade ties as San Francisco designates ‘comfort women’ memorial city property” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/11/23/national/politics-diplomacy/osaka-mayor-terminate-six-decade-ties-san-francisco-designates-comfort-women-memorial-city-property/#.WmKtkfLfs6F

Kansai Women's March and Vigil: Look Back March Forward (2018)