Japan`s nationalist right in the internet age | Japan's Nationalist Right in the Internet Age

Japan's Nationalist Right in the Internet Age

Overview

This study examines how Japan's nationalist right has utilized the internet to organize and amplify offline activism. It investigates the role of online platforms in fostering visible activism related to Japan's ongoing historical and territorial disputes. The book explores the rise of two key right-wing activist groups, Nihon Bunka Channel Sakura and Ganbare Nippon, detailing their involvement in significant pressure campaigns. These campaigns targeted media outlets, influenced historical memorials, and asserted territorial claims over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Who it's for

• Scholars interested in the dynamics of Japan's history and territorial issues.
• Researchers comparing Japanese right-wing internet activism with international counterparts.
• Individuals seeking to understand grassroots protest organization and meaning-making.

Key features

• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 210
• Published: 2021
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis
• ISBN: 9780367558284