Monthly Archives: Jan 2017

Police arrest anti-nuclear power activists for hiring vehicle, Kasumigaseki arson

Posted on Jan 20, 2017 by William Andrews

Three Japanese anti-nuclear power activists have been arrested for transporting people in a station wagon or minivan-style vehicle to a protest in Fukushima. On January 18th, the trio — aged from their fifties to seventies — were arrested by Saitama … Continue reading →

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Identity of head of Kakumaru-ha (Revolutionary Marxist Faction) discovered by police

Posted on Jan 10, 2017 by William Andrews

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Kanagawa police have apparently discovered the real name and registered address of the head of far-left political group Kakumaru-ha (Revolutionary Marxist Faction). If true, it would be the first time that the actual identity … Continue reading →

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SEALDs becomes pastiche in “Food Party” TV commercial for Sapporo beer

Posted on Jan 2, 2017 by William Andrews

You know you’ve genuinely cemented a place in popular culture when you spawn a TV parody, though perhaps there can be no cheaper a spoof than one mustered up by the folk behind the ubiquitous commercials in Japan’s competitive beer … Continue reading →

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