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An unwelcome visit from the uyoku.

Authors :
McNeill, David
Source :
New Statesman. 02/26/2001, Vol. 130 Issue 4526, p32. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Explores the political violence in Japan imposed by the yakuza or the uyoku, two far-right groups in Japan in line with political discussions of taboo subjects. Actions taken by the yakuza against a radio station which allow a discussion on the 1937 massacre in Nanking, China by the Japanese imperial army; Background on the uyoku and yakuza in Japan; Some of the taboo subjects for the far-right groups.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
130
Issue :
4526
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
4131442