Category Archives: Resources

Reflecting on the legacy of Fusako Shigenobu

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 by William Andrews

While my publications here have been less than minimal these past months, I have published work elsewhere. I recently contributed two articles on the legacy of Fusako Shigenobu, the former leader of the Japanese Red Army who was finally released … Continue reading →

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A short history of the Japanese hippie movement

Posted on Nov 17, 2020 by William Andrews

We might begin with a series of snapshots. Young people sniffing paint thinner in plastic bags around Shinjuku Station. Long-haired, bearded musicians like the Taj Mahal Travellers, embarking on a tour of Asia. Artists hanging out at trendy, edgy venues … Continue reading →

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Anti-2020 as a transnational movement: Creating autonomous spaces through international protest and solidarity against the Olympics

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 by William Andrews

Anti-2020 as a transnational movement: Creating autonomous spaces through international protest and solidarity against the Olympics This article is based on the original English version of a chapter published in German as “Anti-2020 als transnationale Bewegung: Die Schaffung autonomer Räume … Continue reading →

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Anti-Olympic Poster Committee issues open call for anti-2020 poster designs

Posted on Jun 15, 2019 by William Andrews

Calling all designers and artists! The Anti-Olympic Poster Committee is a new initiative by the Institute of Barbarian Books, an independent print workspace in Fukushima, which has issued an open call for participants. People are encouraged to “join” the committee … Continue reading →

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Letter from Tokyo: A documentary about counterculture in Tokyo

Posted on Nov 24, 2018 by William Andrews

Letter from Tokyo is a documentary made by Morgan Quaintance, a London-based artist, writer and curator, about counterculture in Japan’s capital. It highlights several key counterspaces in the city, such as the anarchist infoshop Irregular Rhythm Asylum and the “intersectional … Continue reading →

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