Robert Kajiwara is an activist for Ryukyuan and Native Hawaiian rights. He is founder and president of the Peace For Okinawa Coalition, a non-profit led by Millennial Ryukyuans to promote Ryukyuan culture, history, languages, and issues, with offices in both Okinawa and Hawaii. Kajiwara's petition to stop the illegal construction of another military base at Henoko, Okinawa has over 212,000 signatures on it. His work has been endorsed by numerous groups and individuals in Okinawa, Hawaii, and abroad. Kajiwara is also affiliated with the Hawaiian Kingdom, and many other activist groups in Okinawa, Hawaii, and elsewhere.
Learn more at:
www.PeaceForOkinawa.org
www.HawaiianKingdom.net
Learn more at:
www.PeaceForOkinawa.org
www.HawaiianKingdom.net
Rob presenting at Okinawa International University.
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Rob at Henoko, Okinawa peace protest
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From the Ryukyu Shimpo, Dec. 13th, 2018
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-847937.html
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/entry-847937.html
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From the Okinawa Times, Dec. 13th, 2018
https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/358617 |
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From the Ryukyu Shimpo, July 28th, 2018
English translation:
"Lectures on Hawaii and Luuchuu Independence, [July] 29th, at Okinawa International University
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network is hosting a conference at Okinawa International University in Jinoon [Ginowan] City, at building number 5, room 106, on the 29th, starting at 2 pm. Mr. Robert Kajiwara (pictured center) will provide a report on activities in the Hawaiian Kingdomʻs movement to regain its independence from the United States. Dr. Hoshin Nakamura, Professor Emeritus of Okinawa University (pictured fifth from the left), will also be speaking about Luuchuuʻs history, politics, and economic issues.
On the the 25th [of July] at the Ryukyu Shimpo Hall in Naha City, Mr. Robert Kajiwara told the Ryukyu Shimpo, "Both Luuchuu and Hawaii have a similar history of having been annexed, by Japan and the United States, respectively, by force and without the consent of the native people. Therefore it is our hope that both sides can work together to help each other in our shared aspirations for peace and removal of U.S. military bases."
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network hosts quarterly conferences open to the public. Admission is 500 yen [$4.50] to cover costs of expenses. For inquiries, please call the Luuchuu Independence Action Network at 080-9247-1215."
English translation:
"Lectures on Hawaii and Luuchuu Independence, [July] 29th, at Okinawa International University
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network is hosting a conference at Okinawa International University in Jinoon [Ginowan] City, at building number 5, room 106, on the 29th, starting at 2 pm. Mr. Robert Kajiwara (pictured center) will provide a report on activities in the Hawaiian Kingdomʻs movement to regain its independence from the United States. Dr. Hoshin Nakamura, Professor Emeritus of Okinawa University (pictured fifth from the left), will also be speaking about Luuchuuʻs history, politics, and economic issues.
On the the 25th [of July] at the Ryukyu Shimpo Hall in Naha City, Mr. Robert Kajiwara told the Ryukyu Shimpo, "Both Luuchuu and Hawaii have a similar history of having been annexed, by Japan and the United States, respectively, by force and without the consent of the native people. Therefore it is our hope that both sides can work together to help each other in our shared aspirations for peace and removal of U.S. military bases."
The Luuchuu Independence Action Network hosts quarterly conferences open to the public. Admission is 500 yen [$4.50] to cover costs of expenses. For inquiries, please call the Luuchuu Independence Action Network at 080-9247-1215."
Ryukyu / Okinawans protesting the U.S. military presence in their home islands.