War Legislation’ Enacted: Is Japan’s SDF Preparing for a US-China War?

2015.10.18

Japan’s new war legislation is raising concerns among peace advocates about its implications for East Asia.

Counter-Protests　¡No pasarán!　　差別　ヘイトスピーチ

Reflecting on ‘Counter-Protests’: Cooperation with the Right Wing?

2014.10.21

(This is an excerpt from an email I sent to someone, with privacy-conscious modifications.) 　Thank you, ○○, for sharing your thoughts.However, I can’t help but feel that this is yet another instance of “stubborn leftists complaining about the right-wing.” Such a stereotypical view strikes me as being more rigid and closed-minded. I am not opposed...

Let me say it again: Discrimination is not “freedom of speech.”

2013.07.09

I wrote at the end of the previous entry that I would “think about it a bit more,” so I tried hard to think it over in my own way afterward. However, with my limited ability, I couldn’t reach any particularly new insights. I did feel, though, that there are still many people who mistakenly...

30 Jun 2013, Shin-Okubo (Shinjuku,Tokyo) protest against racist ‘hate demonstration’ [video]

2013.07.01

□ Anti-War Videos Racists & Anti-Racists in Shinjuku,Tokyo 　A racist group called Zaitokukai paraded through the Shinjuku,Shin-Okubo shopping arcade, which is home to many foreign residents, holding up the Hinomaru flag. They shouted “Kill the Koreans!” and other abusive language to residents and shoppers, lying that “this is a legitimate demonstration and speech” and “I am...

Brilliant Japan-Korea racist confrontation

2013.06.24

先の暴行事件で現行犯逮捕されていた「在特会」の桜井会長が、取調べに素直に応じて（マスコミ報道）無事に短期釈放されました。それを記念して（笑）、本日はイギリスのネット記事より「韓国版の桜井」の画像を掲載してみます。以下、左が韓国バージョンで、右が本家日本の画像で日韓レイシスト対決の図であります。

2011.05 DEBTOCRACY (FULL – ENG Subs) Greek citizens rise up for audit
: Don't charge 99% for 1% undue debt!

2012.05.13

list of anti-war videos For the first time in Greece a documentary produced by the audience. “Debtocracy” seeks the causes of the debt crisis and proposes solutions, hidden by the government and the dominant media. Greece is facing a financial crisis.The Greek people, who oppose the IMF-led “austerity” policy at the expense of the people,...

13 Nov 2010 No APEC! demo in Yokohama

2010.11.14

□ Anti-War Videos 　2010 On 13 November, the ‘No More! APEC Yokohama People’s Forum’ organised a street action and demonstration against the Yokohama APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference) APEC is a conference about war, nuclear power, neoliberalism, exclusion and surveillance.

2007 Movie “May 18” Trailer and Review – The Gwangju Uprising of Nameless Citizens

2010.04.22

□ Anti-War Video Collection Top English Official Trailer (CJENM)Two International Trailers (IMDb)Official Japanese website (Kadokawa Pictures) A bloody tragedy in a neighboring country not so long ago On May 18, 1980, in Gwangju, South Korea, 25,000 martial law troops clashed with students and citizens demanding democratization. The “Gwangju Uprising” was depicted in a commercial film for...

How long will it continue? The Japan-Korea conflict surrounding Kim Yuna

2010.04.01

To a third party, it would probably seem like nothing but a ridiculous story. No, it’s just embarrassing. I wish both sides would stop it already. How long will it last? Japan and South Korea’s offensive over Kim Yona intensifies.-Chinese media reports Quoted from Nifty News According to an article from the Tai Tan Weekly...

References – What is the Japan Red Army?

2009.11.26

The reaction of the Arab world after the arrest of Fusako Shigenobu is that all newspapers and mass media are reporting her as “Shigenobu the Warrior. It is necessary for the Japanese side to think a little more about the meaning of this. She was serving in the Arab resistance war against Israel's war of aggression.

2008–09 A Record of Japan Tent City for Jobless (with English Subtitles)

2009.03.02

Tent City for Jobless over the New Year’s Period was opened at Hibiya Park in Tokyo. Many temp workers who were laid off gathered. Produced by Video Press. Subtitled by the International Division of Labor Net Japan. This is a record of the “New Year’s Temporary Workers Village” held at Hibiya Park in Tokyo from...

2006 Money as Debt
: Revised Edition 2009 (Full Movie)

2008.06.21

□ Return to Anti-War Video Collection Top We believe that “money is created by the government.”We assume that “banks make profits by lending out deposited funds.”We trust that “the government created the monetary system to facilitate economic transactions.” However, economists have known for over a century that this is not the case. In reality, government-issued...

Reversi government – board game

2008.04.04

□ Back to game list If you have a small screen, try this one if you prefer. The game will be in full screen. Please play with the screen in landscape mode.

Sect SameGame ‐ puzzle game

2008.04.04

□ Back to game list If you have a small screen, you can click here if you prefer. The game will be full screen (try playing with the screen in landscape mode).

PON! in Riot Police – Action Game

2006.11.21

□ Back to game list If you have a small screen, you can click here if you prefer.The game will be full screen.

ある、うつ病ガン患者の一生 The Life of a Depressed Cancer Patient

Discriminators Using the Word ‘Crazy’: The Life of a Depressed Cancer Patient

2006.05.30

Yesterday, I read the story of a certain woman in a serialized article from the Kyoto Shimbun, and it made me think deeply. The article was written based on an interview at Iwakura Hospital in Kyoto. This Iwakura Hospital is what is commonly referred to as a psychiatric hospital. The Life of a Depressed Patient...

The transfer to the new domain “Bund.jp” is completed.

2006.04.27

Due to a number of server errors, we had to hold off on declaring the move complete, but now that things seem to have settled down, we will complete the site transfer from the existing ‘hatahata.mods.jp’ to ‘bund.jp’. With a fresh start, we are now thinking about new functions, sections, projects for registered users and...

Defying Forced Evictions: The Fight for Homeless Workers’ Rights in Osaka’s Utsubo Park (Jan 30, 2006)

2006.02.22

On January 30, I uploaded footage capturing the entire forced eviction of day laborers and homeless workers carried out by the Osaka City government and have also embedded it here. This outrageous act was committed by Osaka City in preparation for the “World Rose Convention,” which was being held to welcome members of the imperial...

2005.11.15 Action to Block the Bush-Koizumi Kyoto Meeting
: Opposition to the U.S.-Japan Summit for War and Base Expansion!

2005.11.20

On November 15-16, 2005, U.S. President George W. Bush visited Japan and held a U.S.-Japan summit meeting with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the Kyoto State Guest House. In response, on the evening of the 15th at 6:30 p.m., the “Kyoto Action Against the U.S.-Japan Summit for War and Base Expansion” was held at Maruyama...

I am eager to engage in exchanges with international blogs.

2005.05.24

　As you may have noticed, I am struggling to create Korean, English, and Chinese versions of the website, in addition to the mobile-specific page. Since I only have one to two hours a day to work on the blog, it’s progressing very slowly, but I managed to at least open the pages. While there’s almost...

Right-leaning friends?

2004.07.07

On June 23, 2004, I published an article titled “Yomiuri Shimbun is Quite Impressive!”. I received “rebuttal” emails from two site administrators whose sites were quoted in that article. Although these emails were originally sent as private messages, both administrators graciously permitted me to make them public, so I am reposting them here. Both administrators...

Check Out This Amazing Yomiuri Newspaper!?
: Reflections on Criticism of the Asahi Shimbun

2004.06.23

Recently, while browsing various bulletin boards, I’ve noticed an increase in criticism of the Asahi Shimbun again. Most of it comes from petty right-wingers engaging in “slander and defamation,” but there are some individuals who passionately criticize the Asahi, having established their own websites and openly providing their email addresses to accept opinions and counterarguments....

The Guilt of Ultraman? Revolution, Resistance, and the Leftist Viewpoint

2004.06.21

Fights often involve and harm people who have nothing to do with them. The TV hero Ultraman fights monsters to protect the peace of Earth, but in the process, numerous houses and buildings are destroyed. Innocent people might even lose their lives. Is Ultraman Guilty? Imagine this: A hardworking citizen finally builds their dream home...

Anpanman and a Utopian Socialist Society – What If Communism Were Real?

2004.06.20

Today, we are going to talk about “What is Communism?” The best example of this can be found in the world of “Go! Anpanman,” created by the manga artist Takashi Yanase. This world perfectly reflects the vision of a communist society I had during my time as an activist. For example, Uncle Jam bakes bread,...

Online Games List

2004.06.10

All can be played for free in your browser. There is no need to download anything.We are working on translations, but many are still in Japanese. Return to Home Yui is a revolutionary (Now translating!)“Too late to act out, too early to give up”: a romance simulation game set in the world of the student...