Yoshinori Ono
Yoshinori Ono
Yoshinori Ohnowas Japan's Minister of State for Defense in Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's third Cabinet. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party...
among beginning concerns era local maintain military national necessary opposition security understand
This is the beginning of a significant era for the military transformation of the Japan-US alliance. I can understand the concerns and opposition among local residents, but it is necessary to maintain Japan's national security under the alliance.
energy era fresh improve opening peace
a fresh start, new energy and opening a new era ... to improve peace and security.
agreement happily reached
It was a long road, but we've happily reached an agreement.
asked cooperation issues marines number reaction reducing understanding
The governor's reaction was tough, but I asked for his understanding and cooperation on the issues of reducing the number of Marines and integrating bases. I understand it will be tough.
ask china friendly stay
We want to stay friendly with China. We would like to ask China to be a little more transparent.
criticism efforts foreign gasoline highly running
Our refueling efforts have been highly evaluated by the foreign countries, but there has also been criticism that we're running a 'free gasoline station,'