Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Protestor-Grandpa-Kayoh-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ677FFP.htmlConceptually similarProtestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESJCompleted★★★★★★Protestor Mr Nakasone in OkinawaGP0STPESACompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESLCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESICompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESNCompleted★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPES6Completed★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPES8Completed★★★★Protestor Mr Nishihira in OkinawaGP0STPESCCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESGCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPESZProtestor Grandpa Kayoh in OkinawaMuneyoshi Kayoh is 93 years old. He is a retired veteran / farmer and used to be a Japanese navy soldier during the WW II, from when he was severely injured. He is a popular figure among protesters in Henoko and is affectionately called ‘Grandpa Kayoh’. He wants to see all military bases out of Okinawa.He is originally from Henoko, Okinawa and has witnessed changes in the ocean and the environment of Henoko: pond snails, geckos, black shrimp, and crabs have all disappeared recently. Every evening after the sunset, mothers went to the beach to catch fish with their knives. They could catch shrimp, flatfish, turban shell for dinner before Camp Schwab was built here. He is worried about the impact of pesticides and oil on the environment. It was reported that there were ‘burning water wells’ in the Kadena area, because well water was contaminated by a jet fuel leak from the Kadena U.S. Airbase in 1967. The soil, he says, was also contaminated with Agent Orange in Camp Schwab.Locals say that if people live to 90, they are lucky and do not need to live longer. But Mr. Kayoh feels he cannot die until the problems of Henoko are resolved.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:28 Oct, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Elderly-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Men-Oceans (campaign title)-Portraits-Two people-WomenShoot:Stories of Protest in OkinawaThe ocean home of the last few Japanese dugongs is about to be landfilled to make way for two airstrips – part of the expansion of a US military base on the island of Okinawa. But a movement nearly 18 years old is standing up to say NO.The struggle is reaching a fever pitch. The majority of Okinawa's people – from students to grandparents and the local governor – have voiced their opposition to the plans. But construction work continues. There are daily scuffles outside the base as protesters attempt to prevent bulldozers and equipment from entering the bay.Here are the stories of six courageous people who are taking action to save the dugongs and protect the rich ocean life for future generations.Related Collections:Stories of Protest in Okinawa
