Mitsuko Tomon
Mitsuko Tomon | |
|---|---|
東門 美津子 | |
 Tomon in 2009 | |
| Mayor of Okinawa | |
| In office 12 May 2006 – 11 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Masakazu Nakasone |
| Succeeded by | Sachio Kuwae |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 25 June 2000 – 8 August 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Kōsuke Uehara |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Constituency | Okinawa 3rd (2000–2003) Kyushu PR (2003–2005) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1942 Katsuren, Okinawa, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Social Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of the Ryukyus |
Mitsuko Tomon (東門 美津子, Tōmon Mitsuko) is a Japanese politician of the Social Democratic Party who served as the vice governor of Okinawa from 1993 to 1998.
Political career
Tomon 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]
Positions
Tomon is a supporter of the women's movement[3] and is opposed to US military bases in Okinawa. Her stated reasons for 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
- ^ 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.