Monthly Archives: Jul 2018

In sweltering central Tokyo, activists protest 2020 Olympics with march through Shibuya

Posted on Jul 24, 2018 by William Andrews

While Japan combats a record-breaking and deadly heat wave, many are looking ahead to the 2020 Olympics, which will open in Tokyo in exactly two years’ time. The safety of athletes, not to mention the staff, volunteers and spectators, is … Continue reading →

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Japanese Red Army activist Tsutomu Shirosaki appeals conviction over terrorist attack in Jakarta

Posted on Jul 20, 2018 by William Andrews

The former Japanese Red Army activist Tsutomu Shirosaki has launched an appeal against his conviction for attempted murder. He was found guilty in a trial at Tokyo District Court related to a May 1986 attack in Jakarta that saw a … Continue reading →

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Activists alarmed by Shinjuku ward move to restrict parks for protests

Posted on Jul 1, 2018 by William Andrews

Shinjuku ward in Tokyo revealed a plan on 27 June to reduce the number of parks that demonstrations can use from the current four to just one. The move was initiated as a move to combat hate speech rallies, which … Continue reading →

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