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旗旗のアクションは、具体的な行動と連帯を通して社会に変化をもたらす場です。反戦運動や環境問題、沖縄や海外との連帯活動など、多くの人々が共に立ち上がり、未来を創造するための呼びかけや活動報告を共有します。

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2025.1.18 The People’s March: Protesting Trump in a Divided America

2025.01.19

Two days before President-elect Trump’s inauguration, a massive protest named the “People’s March” was held in Washington, D.C. Many in Japan mistakenly believe that Trump achieved a “landslide victory” in the 2024 presidential election based solely on the number of electoral votes. In reality, however, Republican Trump garnered 49.80% of the vote, while Democrat Harris...

Demanding President Yoon’s Resignation! The Shinjuku Rally and Memories of That Day

2025.01.15

Reflecting on That Day When I was still a boy, I vividly remember watching the footage of the Gwangju Uprising on TV with bated breath and feeling deep pain. All the adults around me were enraged. One day, after the citizens’ resistance was suppressed by the martial law forces, I clearly recall reading the following...

Massive Protests in France: Opposition to Right-Wing PM Appointment
: 100,000 Demand Macron's Resignation

2024.09.22

On September 21, 2024, in response to a call from the left-wing coalition, which became the largest force in parliament with 178 seats in the recent French general election, large-scale protests against the new cabinet took place across France, with more than 100,000 participants. The demand for the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron, whose party...

Announcement：Emergency meeting to discuss the issue of hate speech against Kurds

2024.08.18

Recently, hate speech against Turkish Kurds residing in Japan has spread via the internet and other media, becoming a cause for concern. This urgent meeting is being held to immediately curb the spread of such hate speech. Hate speech is a severe violation of human rights, trampling on the dignity of those targeted and stripping...

Photo News Edition: Peace and Freedom for Palestine – Ikebukuro Demo on April 21

2024.04.25

Due to a busy schedule, I can’t get enough sleep, so creating articles and videos will take some time. It’s not exactly “breaking news,” but I’ll at least upload some photos for now. Details will follow later. For now, I hope this gives you a sense of the atmosphere. (Click on the images to enlarge...

2022.05 Trailer ‘My Small Land’ – Coming of age of a Kurdish girl in Japan. A story that is right there.

2023.04.30

■ Back to anti-war video collection Official film website：https://mysmallland.jp/ 　The film’s fresh appeal despite being a social drama is due to the fact that it depicts the universal emotions that many people experience when they are young, such as 17-year-old Sarya’s struggle with her own identity and the gradual coming together of feelings with her...

Shinjuku demo in solidarity with Ukrainian resistance 23.02.2023

2023.03.14

■ Back to the list of anti-war videos 　On February 23, 2023, the day before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there was a rally and demonstration in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in solidarity with Ukrainian resistance. Organized by the Ukraine Solidarity Network.”

2002 Siggy Yoshida, cameraman on crutches, reports on the ground in Palestine.

2022.11.02

■ anti-war video A video from Palestine (2002), which I went to cover with journalist Takumi Kon, who died at the end of August 2016 at the age of 54.Kon’s love of football and desire for peace in Palestine is reflected in the book ‘Shooting from a Country Not on the Map – The Struggle...

2022.07.09 Anti-government protests topple the government in Sri Lanka

2022.07.11

■ Anti-War Videos In Sri Lanka, an island nation south of India, an anti-government demonstration by the people has toppled the government. Large-scale anti-government demonstrations had been going on for several months in the country, demanding the resignation of President Rajapaksa. On July 9, in the face of the president’s refusal to resign in the...

6.04 Stop Unauthorized Construction at Henoko! Action: Don’t build a new base in Okinawa!

2022.06.17

The action was called for by “Don’t fill the Henoko Sea with sand and soil! Tokyo Area Liaison Group(The Umeruna-ren)”. About 170 people participated, responding to Umeruna-Ren’s call. The action was in response to a large prefectural citizens’ action (880 people participated) held at the same time in front of the Henoko base gate in...

04.23 Demonstration at Russian Embassy in Japan
: Putin stop aggression and war crimes now!

2022.04.25

■ Anti-War Videos NAJAT called for a rally and die-in at Mikawadai Park in Tokyo, and a march around the Russian Embassy, chanting “Putin stop aggression and war crimes now!” and a march around the Russian Embassy. Here is a report from ken23qu, who took the video. Activities on the day In addition to Mr. Hayashi...

Stop! Putin’s War of Aggression: Let’s Anti-War Struggle of International Solidarity!

2022.04.22

Putin, who invaded Ukraine, has always been an assassin (i.e., KGB), a believer in violence, and a thoroughgoing Great Russian nationalist dictator. This time, his invasion of Ukraine, which came at the cost of civilian casualties, has added another title to his list. He is now known as an aggressor and war criminal. We must...

Moon Administration vs. Prosecution – What Is Happening in South Korea Now?

2021.10.24

一応、下記のコモンズの記事で最低限の基礎知識はあったのですが、その後の推移を心配していました。韓国の検察改革は徹底的な抵抗の中でもひるまず、なんとか最後まで成し遂げられたということで、とりあえずはよかったと思います。定着するまでまだ安心はできないでしょうが。

The “Essence of Failure” in the Afghan Defeat: Symbolizing the fall of the American empire

2021.10.15

by Takashi Hara Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, was besieged by the Islamist Taliban on August 15 and fell without a hitch. The Ghani regime collapsed, bringing to an end 20 years of the U.S. war on terror and symbolizing the defeat of the Afghan occupation. What should we see and learn from this?

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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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...

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2025.1.18 The People’s March: Protesting Trump in a Divided America

Demanding President Yoon’s Resignation! The Shinjuku Rally and Memories of That Day

Massive Protests in France: Opposition to Right-Wing PM Appointment: 100,000 Demand Macron's Resignation

Announcement：Emergency meeting to discuss the issue of hate speech against Kurds

Photo News Edition: Peace and Freedom for Palestine – Ikebukuro Demo on April 21

2022.05 Trailer ‘My Small Land’ – Coming of age of a Kurdish girl in Japan. A story that is right there.

Shinjuku demo in solidarity with Ukrainian resistance 23.02.2023

2002 Siggy Yoshida, cameraman on crutches, reports on the ground in Palestine.

2022.07.09 Anti-government protests topple the government in Sri Lanka

6.04 Stop Unauthorized Construction at Henoko! Action: Don’t build a new base in Okinawa!

04.23 Demonstration at Russian Embassy in Japan: Putin stop aggression and war crimes now!

Stop! Putin’s War of Aggression: Let’s Anti-War Struggle of International Solidarity!

Moon Administration vs. Prosecution – What Is Happening in South Korea Now?

The “Essence of Failure” in the Afghan Defeat: Symbolizing the fall of the American empire

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

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

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

13 Nov 2010 No APEC! demo in Yokohama

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

References – What is the Japan Red Army?

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

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

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Massive Protests in France: Opposition to Right-Wing PM Appointment
: 100,000 Demand Macron's Resignation

04.23 Demonstration at Russian Embassy in Japan
: Putin stop aggression and war crimes now!

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

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