Key Facts
• December 16, 2025: Proposal to relocate Kanazawa garrison to Noto raised in assembly.
• Proposed by Liberal Democratic Party member Akira Fukumura during budget committee meeting.
• Fukumura cited Noto earthquake recovery as a reason for the proposal.
• Governor Masanori Hase supported the idea as a discussion-worthy topic.
• Hase highlighted potential economic benefits but noted challenges like land and housing availability.
• Concerns raised about disaster response if roads are disrupted.
• Fukumura urged bold leadership for Noto’s recovery.
• Hase pledged to address the issue with “political life on the line.”
• Hase emphasized collaboration with the government, Ministry of Defense, and Self-Defense Forces.
• Information gathering assigned to Director Takezawa for feasibility assessment.
Summary
A proposal to relocate the Kanazawa garrison of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Noto was raised during the Ishikawa Prefectural Assembly’s budget committee meeting on December 16, 2025. Liberal Democratic Party member Akira Fukumura suggested the move as a catalyst for Noto’s recovery from the earthquake. Governor Masanori Hase acknowledged the economic potential of the proposal but highlighted logistical challenges, including land availability and disaster response. Fukumura called for bold leadership, while Hase committed to addressing the issue with full dedication. Collaboration with the government, Ministry of Defense, and Self-Defense Forces was deemed essential, with Director Takezawa tasked with gathering information to assess feasibility.
