Japan Airshows 2012

[Uni]

Hi Iwan,

There are no info.s about the autumn airshows by now.
Because the budget of FY2012(Apr.1 to Mar. 31, 2013) is not decided at the Japanese parliament in this year, JSDF can not release full airshow schedules by now,I think.

The schedules I wrote are from the official announcements, but they are based on the provisional budget. So I expect there will happen some date-changes in this year(Only my opinion).

Please wait about one more month, or until we decide the budget of FY2012.
Then I'll be able to tell you more info.s about the airshows in the autumn.

Uni

[Iwan Bogels]

Thank you for explaining, Uni

I did not know that the (new) annual budget was leading in publishing the airshow dates. Nevertheless I think you are still very lucky in Japan, with so many airshows. With 26 - 45 airshows at almost 50 airbases, there is always a lot to choose from. In Holland we have six militairy airbases, and in 2012 we don't even have one airshow. Due to budgetcuts it has been decided the the airforce isn't allowed to organize it this year. If I am right, the Navy can't do it in 2013 and the Army can't do it in 2014.

Hopefully the complete list will be out soon after the new fiscal year starts.

Cheers,
Iwan

[Uni]

Hi all.
JASDF released the airshow / openhouse schedule today.
I've edit my first messeage. Please check the top of this topic.

[Iwan Bogels]

Thanks Uni !

Do you expect more updates for the end of the show season (October / November) or do you think the schedule is complete now ?

Cheers,
Iwan

[p6025]

Can anyone give an insight into JGSDF Somagahara open house on the 14th April?
e.g. typical layout of the event (facilities appear northside of a roughly E-W runway), is there parking, does it get visitors, etc. ??


thanks,
Paul.

[Uni]

Hi p6025,
There will be a lot of car parking area in/around the JGSDF Somagahara.
(or we can't go there)

This video maybe helpful to know about the Somagahara O.H..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYvncaPS ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUhQlUe ... re=related

[Uni]

Hi Iwan,
There will be the JASDF Komaki airshow in Sep. or Oct..
And usually, there will be JMSDF Ozuki, Tateyama, and Tokushima O.H. in the autumn.

Anyway, the Japanese budget of FY2012 will decide by Apr.6 this year.
Please wait for a moment!

[p6025]

Hi p6025,
There will be a lot of car parking area in/around the JGSDF Somagahara.
(or we can't go there)

This video maybe helpful to know about the Somagahara O.H..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYvncaPS ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUhQlUe ... re=related

Uni,
thanks for that. Just one more question Do the helicopters that flypast/display, actually operate from the vicinity of the public area, or somewhere else?

thanks,
Paul.

[Uni]

Hi Paul,
The choppers are displayed in front of us at first.
After the (long long) ceremony speech, they take off and start the military review and the exercise.

Please check this video at around 2'36.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDupxPn53nM

Check at around 1'00.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJkUnFg ... re=related

Addition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZksZ8uY ... ure=relmfu

[p6025]

Uni,
thanks once again. From http://www.mod.go.jp/gsdf/eae/12b/framepage1.html, am I right in assuming it is open 8am-3pm?

Regards,
Paul.

[Uni]

Paul,
You're right.
Open 0800-1500, (air field only)
1000-1110 Military Review
1110-1200 Exercise
0900-1430 Experirntial ride on tanks and vehicles.
1230-1430 Static display

Regards,
Uni

[Iwan Bogels]

Hi Iwan,
There will be the JASDF Komaki airshow in Sep. or Oct..
And usually, there will be JMSDF Ozuki, Tateyama, and Tokushima O.H. in the autumn.

Anyway, the Japanese budget of FY2012 will decide by Apr.6 this year.
Please wait for a moment!

Thanks Uni !

I will just sit back and wait for a few more days. But it's difficult, as I really like to start preparing the trip.

All the best from Holland,
Iwan

[Uni]

8 Apr. JASDF Kumagaya flight schedule;
1325-1400 CH-47J, UH-60J
1405-1420 T-7
1425-1440 C-1
1445-1500 T-4

They will have rehearsal flight on 4 Apr., 1325-1515/
(spare day is on 5th Apr.)

That's all.

Unil


http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/kumagaya/page ... ei24.4.htm

[Uni]

JASDF is now planning to held Hyakuri airshow in the middle of October.
No other infos. about it by now.

Uni

[dutchphantom]

For anybody who is going to Iwakuni, May 5.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has received several queries regarding the new policy of checking identification at this year's Friendship Day celebration. This advisory provides amplifying information. Because the policy is both new and something unusual in Japanese society, we respectfully and strongly request that recipients of this advisory use their respective forums to help us publicize this information.

We are aware that the request to bring identification is new this year. This additional security measure will help ensure the safety and is no cause for concern at the open house event. Passport, Driver's License, Health Insurance Card (Kenko Hokensho), Certificate of Residential Registration (Jumin Kihon Daicho Card), Certificate of Individual Seal Registration (Inkan Shomeisho), as well as any other ID with photo, full name, date of birth, gender and address are all acceptable forms of identification (supplemental paperwork is NOT required).

No visitors will be turned away based solely on lack of identification card. Guests who do not bring identification could be delayed to undergo additional security scrutiny before being granted access. The station reserves the right to deny entry to anyone for any reason. Non-Japanese guests MUST bring either passport or alien registration card to gain access to the air station. Children will not need to produce identification, however young adults (high school age to adult) are encouraged to bring student ID to verify their youth. We are aware that this is an unusual step to ask of our host nation residents, but we are equally sure they will understand the importance of security at this event. Your patience is appreciated.

All visitors to the air station will pass through a security screening checkpoint prior to entry. The following items are prohibited: Knives, model guns, fireworks, BBQ grills and any other items that may cause harm or a fire with the exception of cigarette lighters. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Please refrain from bringing oversized bags/containers. All bags are subject to search. Oversized bags may slow down the screening process when coming aboard the base.

Questions and Answers:
Q: Why is the air station implementing an ID card check this year?
A: This additional security step is designed to increase security and no cause for concern for guests and station personnel.

Q: This does not seem like a friendly gesture. Is this designed to discourage attendance?
A: No. To the contrary, it will increase security and safety and help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Q: Has there been some kind of security threat?
A: American military installations and personnel always endure the threat of potential targeting. This additional security step is part of a robust plan to ensure the safety and no cause for concern of our guests and residents.

Q: How will this delay entry to the event?
A: Patrons who bring identification will see no additional delays than in previous events. Patrons who fail to bring identification will undergo an additional security check. In order to keep lines moving for everyone to enjoy the event, we ask that everyone bring identification to help prevent lines forming for the additional check.

Q: Will this cause long lines or a greater backup, inconveniencing local residents?
A: This additional security check will have minimal impact to the expected congestion. It should be similar to any previous Friendship Day.

報道機関へのお知らせ

米海兵隊岩国基地はことしの日米親善デーで身分証明書の確認をする新たな方針について、複数の質問をお受けしました。このアドバイザリーは追加情報をお知らせするものです。この方針は新規であるとともに日本社会にはあまりみられないものであることから、基地はこのアドバイザリーを受ける報道各位に、それぞれの機会を通じてこの情報を広めていただきたいと、強く、また尊敬の念を以ってお願いするものです。

基地としても、今年から身分証明書の持参についてのお願いが新しいことであるというのは承知しております。この付加的な保安の手続きがオープンハウスの行事において安全や安心を確保するための手段として有用ということです。パスポート、自動車運転免許証、健康保険証、住民基本台帳カード、印鑑証明書、そのほか写真と個人氏名、生年月日、性別と現住所のわかる身分証であれば、身分証明として受け入れ可能です（追加の書類は必要ありません。）

身分証がないとの理由だけで基地に入場出来ないということはありませんが、身分証を持参されない方については、入場が許可されるまで別途また保安チェックを受けることになるため入場が遅れることもあります。基地はいかなる理由でも入場を拒否する権限があります。日本国籍を持たない方は、基地入場に関してはパスポートもしくは外国人登録証のどちらかをご持参することが必須です。子どもは身分証を見せる必要はありませんが、青年（高校生から大人まで）については学生証を持ってこられることを推奨いたします。基地としてはホスト国の住民の皆様に通常にはない手続きをお願いしていることは承知しておりますが、同時に親善デーでの保安の重要性についてご理解いただけるものと思います。ご理解、ご辛抱をお願いいたします。

基地に立ち入りされるすべての来場者は、立ち入りの前に警備チェックポイントを通過することになります。次のものは持ち込み禁止です：ナイフ、モデルガン、花火、バーベキューグリルなど、喫煙のためのライターを除き、ケガや火災の原因になるもの。酒類やペットも持ち込み禁止です。大きな荷物の持ち込みは避けてください。バッグや荷物類はすべて警備チェックの対象です。大きな荷物の持ち込みは基地入場の際に警備チェックの手順を遅らせることになります。

Questions and Answers:
Q:　なぜ基地はことし、身分証チェックを導入するのですか？
A:　この付加的な保安の手続きは来場者と基地人員の安心安全を確保するために考案されました。

Q:　このような手続きは友好的にはみえません。むしろ来場させないように考案されたのですか？
A:　いいえ。その反対です。この手続きは行事の安全性を高め、皆様に楽しく過ごしていただくための手段として有用ということです。

Q:　なにか保安上の脅威でもあったのですか？
A:　アメリカ軍の基地と人員は常に標的となるかもしれないという脅威に耐え忍んでいます。この付加的な保安の手続きは来場者と基地住民の安心安全を確保するための揺るぎなき計画の一部です。

Q:　この手続きで、イベントへの入場がどれくらい遅れますか？
A:　身分証をお持ちの来場者は、過去の行事と比べそれよりも遅くなるということはありません。身分証を持参しなかった方は、さらなる警備チェックを通ることになります。来場者の列をスムーズに進め多くの方々にイベントを楽しんでいただくため、ご来場の皆様が身分証をお持ちになり追加の警備チェックのために行列をつくらずに済むようご協力をお願いします。

Q:　この手続きで長い行列ができたり渋滞が発生したりして、地元の方の不便となるのではありませんか？
A:　この付加的な保安の手続きは予想される混雑への影響を最小限にします。よって、これまで過去にあったフレンドシップデーと似たような状況になるでしょう。　　　

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