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Differentiating SEALDs from Freeters, and Precariats: the politics of youth movements in contemporary Japan
The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue. 37, No. 2, September 14, 2015 Robin O'Day See footnote 1 in regards to the article title.SEALDs demonstration, August 23, 20152As a student movement, SEALDs (Students Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy) is often compared with the ANPO student movements of the 1960s and 1970s by media, outside observers, and the members … [Read more...] about Differentiating SEALDs from Freeters, and Precariats: the politics of youth movements in contemporary Japan
SEALDS: Research Note on Contemporary Youth Politics in Japan
表示 編集 アウトライン 軌跡 DevelOctober 11, 2015 投稿者 PaulSEALDs (Students Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy): Research Note on Contemporary Youth Politics in Japan The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue. 37, No. 1, September 14, 2015 David H. Slater, Robin O'Day, Satsuki Uno, Love Kindstrand, Chiharu TakanoRecently, young people have been out on the Tokyo streets and … [Read more...] about SEALDS: Research Note on Contemporary Youth Politics in Japan
Joint Statement “Retract the amendment to the ICJ compulsory jurisdiction agreement and withdraw from the implementation of the new research whaling plan”
TokyoProgressive takes no position on the eating of whales. However, we respect the writers of this article, who call out the Japanese government for hypocrisy on the issue. -Ed.On October 6th 2015, it came to light that the government of Japan sent a notice to the UN stating that it would amend its declaration to abide by the compulsory jurisdiction of the … [Read more...] about Joint Statement “Retract the amendment to the ICJ compulsory jurisdiction agreement and withdraw from the implementation of the new research whaling plan”
Onaga revokes permission for base relocation work
Okinawa governor revokes predecessor’s approval for U.S. base relocation work at HenokoNAHA, OKINAWA PREF. – Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga on Tuesday officially revoked the approval his predecessor issued to the central government for land-fill work to replace a key U.S. military base within the prefecture, local officials said. Also see here. … [Read more...] about Onaga revokes permission for base relocation work