omoiyari yosan; appreciation payment; financial support for US forces stationed in Japan
A term used in Japanese politics and budgeting, referring to the host nation support provided to cover welfare benefits and allowances for US military personnel stationed in Japan. Often translated as 'sympathy budget' or 'appreciation payment'.
The omoiyari yosan is an important part of the Japan-US alliance.
The government plans to increase the omoiyari yosan for the next fiscal year.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Alternate kanji form using 遣り instead of やり; less common.
Compound of 思いやり (omoiyari, 'consideration, sympathy') and 予算 (yosan, 'budget'). The term reflects the idea of a budget allocated out of consideration for the US forces.