Mitsuko Tomon (東門 美津子, Tōmon Mitsuko) is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Japan who served as the vice governor of Okinawa from 1993 to 1998. She was the first woman from Okinawa to be elected to the National Diet, a position she was elected to in June 2000.[1] She was also the mayor of Okinawa.[2] She is a supporter of the women's movement[3] and is opposed to US military bases in Okinawa. This opposition is due to the bases' disturbing the residents of Okinawa[4] and because of crimes committed by some of those stationed there.[5]
References
edit- ^ Naples, Nancy A.; Desai, Manisha (16 April 2004). Women's Activism and Globalization: Linking Local Struggles and Global Politics. Routledge. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-135-95517-5.
- ^ "Four political parties align with Tomon for Okinawa City mayor". 25 February 2010.
- ^ "Okinawa gets first Diet woman". 26 June 2000.
- ^ Kirk, Gwyn (19 July 2000). "Okinawa Has Sacrificed Enough".
- ^ "Okinawa rape provokes fury at role of U.S. base". 5 March 2008.
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