Lawsuit against the Development of Iriomote Resort
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How to become a plaintiff
  1. Anyone who loves the natural environment of Iriomote Island and who is strongly against its large-scale destruction is qualified to participate as a plaintiff.
    The basis for bringing this lawsuit is the violation of human rights.
    People who feel that their spiritual well-being will suffer from the construction of the Iriomote Resort may join as plaintiffs.
  2. Please deposit $100 into the following account.
    (Students, minors, and residents of Taketomi: $50)

    Mizuho Bank,Ltd : Koujimachi Branch (branch no. 021)
    Account No.: 8058160
    Account Name:
    Iriomotesoshyogenkokudan Jimukyoku Ishikawa Chikako
  3. Please send the written documents listed below to:

    cc
    c/o Tokyo Yumanite Office
    〒102-0073
    4-3-28 #302 Kudan-Kita
    Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Telephone: 03-3234-0268

    a. An Application form
    b. A photocopy of your identification
    c. A photocopy of your deposit document
    d. Power of Attorney (click here and print out
  4. Please let us hear your thoughts about Iriomote Island.
    We will be able to use your comments to appeal to the court.
  5. The plaintiff has no other obligations except for payment to the designated account. If possible, please come to hear the case at Naha District Court. We can set up lodgings for you.
  6. New members will be considered as secondary lawsuit members. We are planning to bring a secondary lawsuit when we have reached more than 200 new members.
  7. Even if the decision of this case goes against us, you have no obligation for compensation such as defendant's lawyers' fees or any payment due to a construction delay, except the court judges this case as unjust accusation.




How to become a plaintiff

Please read the following procedures for becoming a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the development of Iriomote Resort.
  1. Before deciding to become a plaintiff, please read all of the necessary documents carefully so that you clearly understand the nature of the lawsuit.
  2. If you would like to become a plaintiff, please send documents ① to ⑤ to the address written in #6. You can print out documents ① and ② from this webpage.

    ①Plaintiff Application Form (Please fill out all necessary information.)
    ②Power of Attorney (Please write down your address and sign.)
    ③Photocopy of your identification such as Passport, Driver's License, or ID.
    ④Photocopy of your deposit document.
    ⑤Photocopy of a document which proves you have parental permission to participate in this legal action(necessary for minors only).
    ⑥ If you have an e-mail address, please contact us at the following address to let us know your name and home address as you send us your documents.

    Legal Offices for the Iriomote Lawsuit: iriomotesosho@yahoo.co.jp

  3. Regardless of age, sex, nationality, domicile, religion, or philosophy, anyone who desires to preserve Iriomote Island’s environment and to create a bright future for the island and its residents by challenging the construction of Iriomote Resort begun by UNIMAT Real Estate Inc. and its affiliated companies is qualified to participate as a plaintiff. If you are a minor (under 20 years old,) you must have permission from a person with parental authority.
  4. Please send us a photocopy of your deposit document along with your application form.
    Our bank account information is as follows:

    The Bank of Mizuho: Koujimachi Office (branch no. 021)
    Account No.: 8058160
    Account Name: Ishikawa Chikako
    Plaintiff Office of Iriomote
  5. You will be a plaintiff in the second suit (date is undecided).
  6. Please send your documents to the place written below:

    Iriomote Lawsuit Office of Plaintiff
    c/o Tokyo Yumanite Office
    〒102-0073
    4-3-28 #302 Kudan-Kita
    Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Telephone: 03-3234-0268
  7. How to fill out the Application form
    Please read the following directions carefully before you fill out the Application form.

    <If you are over the age of 20 and a foreign citizen.>
    ■Complete all information and sign.
    ■Write down your ID number such as your foreign resident registration number (if you live in Japan), social security number, or any other identification number. Please also indicate what kind of an identification number it is.


    <If you are under the age of 20 and a foreign citizen. >
    ■Under Japanese law, a person under the age of 20 is a minor.
    ■Make certain that you sign your name in the places where a signature is required.
    ■Write your identification number such as foreign resident registration number (if you live in Japan), social security number, or any other identification number. Please also indicate what kind of an identification number it is.
    ■If your parents are married, are in good health, and have joint custody, then they both need to sign where the legal guardian signature is required.
    ■If the guardian and you are living in the same place, you can indicate the guardian’s address as "same as … (the plaintiff's name)" in the place where the guardian address is required.
    ■Indicate your guardian’s telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address (if any).
  8. Both Japanese citizens and foreign citizens fill out the same "Power of Attorney" form.　

    <For Adults>
    ■Write your name, address, and today's date, and sign in two places (or put seals)on top of the paper. As you write your name and address, please make certain that they are the same as the ones on the Application Form. Please also write the complete address correctly such as your room number and name of apartment and prefecture (if you live in Japan.) The postal code is not necessary.
    <For Minors>
    ■ Your legal guardian must complete everything the same way as it is directed above, being sure to sign the document. 　The names of the minor and the person with legal parental authority must be printed on the form (e.g. Hanako Iriomote [minor's name]; Taro Iriomote[Guardian's name]). In the case that parents are married and in good health, both parents' names are required. Please write the legal guardian’s address where indicated.

    ■Please sign or put your seal in two places?one right beside the names, and the other on top of the sheet.


BY-LAWS OF THE PLAINTIFF GROUP

Before becoming an affiliate of the plaintiff group, please read and make sure that you understand the following bylaws of the plaintiff group’s lawsuit for suspending development of the Iriomote resort.

Section 1: General Principles
Item 1: Name. The plaintiff group will be called “The Plaintiff Group for Stopping the Development of Iriomote Resort.”
Item 2: Headquarters. The plaintiff group’s headquarters will be located at 621 Ji-Iriomote, Taketomi-Cho, Yaeyama-Gun, Okinawa-Ken, Japan.
Item 3: Membership Composition. The plaintiff group will be composed of all of its affiliates.
Item 4: Administrative Office. The plaintiff group’s administrative office is located in [[[Tokyo Yumanite Law Office]]], 4-3-28-302 Kudan-Kita, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan.
Item 5: Administrative Committee. In order to execute the plaintiff group’s affairs, an administrative committee will be formed. Members of this committee will be nominated from among the group’s affiliates.
Item 6: Officers. Both a representative and a financial auditing officer will be chosen from among the plaintiff group’s affiliates.

Section 2: Purpose
Item 7: Purpose. The purpose of this plaintiff group is to bring a lawsuit as well as other relevant judicial proceedings against Unimat Real Estate, Inc. and its associated companies as a means to stop construction of the Iriomote resort in the Ji-Narizaki area of Uehara, Taktomi-Cho, Yaeyama-Gun, Okinawa-Ken, Japan.

Section 3: Requirements for Becoming a Lawsuit Affiliate
Item 8: Qualifications for Affiliation. All of those who agree with the purpose indicated in Item 7 of Section 2 and wish to become an affiliate of the plaintiff group are qualified to do so regardless of sex, age, occupation, beliefs, area of residence, and nationality.
Item 9: Payment of membership fee. Those who wish to become an affiliate must pay a membership fee of $100(US dollars). Students, young people under the age of 20, and citizens of Taketomi Ward will pay $50 (US dollars). In the future, membership fees may be reduced as the number of participants in the plaintiff group increases. However, once the membership fee is paid, it is not refundable under any circumstances.

Section 4: Activities of the Plaintiff Group.
Item 10: Lawsuits to stop construction. On the grounds of protecting personal rights, the plaintiff group will file lawsuits against Unimat Real Estate, Inc. and its associates in order to stop the construction of resort(s). Its affiliates will continue to engage in lawsuits and other legal processes deemed necessary for stopping similar construction projects.
Item 11: Decision making process. Fundamental decisions concerning the activities mentioned in Item 10 of this section will be made through administrative meetings. In these meetings, the intentions of the plaintiff group will be confirmed and mundane business affairs will be addressed.
Item 12: Consultation with defense council. The plaintiff group will consult with the bar association regarding the lawsuit when decisions are made as mentioned in the Item 11 of this section.
Item 13: Activity Report and Treasurer’s Report. The plaintiff group’s administrative meetings will make activity reports available via a plaintiff group homepage. Financial reports will also be made in these meetings.

Section 5: Amendment of Regulations
Item 14: Conditions for Amendment. The plaintiff group can revise the present agreement under a majority vote.
Item 15: Efficacy of the regulations. Any amendments mentioned in Item 14 of this section are valid once a majority vote has been achieved.

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