Different generation. Hugely different times. But the hateful nonsense remains exactly the same.
A nationalist spouting the usual bile near Shibuya Station
Photographs from a small group of islands
Photographs from a small group of islands
Different generation. Hugely different times. But the hateful nonsense remains exactly the same.
Martin says
We still have a few here that think the US is a WASP nation. Some people never grow up.
Lee says
Same in the UK unfortunately. Times change, but attitudes sadly don’t…
Hans ter Horst says
They’re really coming out of the woodwork these days!
Lee says
Unfortunately they have never gone away, but yeah, they do seem intent on making the most of the island disputes. Happy to say that once again, I was the only one taking any interest in them!
Stephanie says
Would be nice if that island disappeared / got wiped out by natural forces someday…
Lee says
Even if it did, there’d unfortunately be no shortage of other things to bicker about…
A Former Expat says
Hateful indeed. One wonders why they have never been brought to heel.
Lee says
Exactly. Too many connections to too many people in high places I suspect.
y0te says
Yeah, we should shut everyone up that says things we don’t like. Maybe we could round them up and shoot them. /sarcasm
cybersekkin says
Voltaire is right on this… I may not like the vile crap they are spouting but will defend their right to spout it. Even when I am the damn foreigner they hate so badly.
Lee says
Yes, freedom of speech is only ok when we hear things we want to hear!
All joking aside, however, while all opinions have the right to be voiced, others should also have the right not to be subjected to them. These fellas, with their speakers turned up to the max, don’t allow that.
y0te says
I can agree to an extent with your position that they are a bit overwhelming in their presentation.
I only really took issue with the idea of bringing anyone “to heel”.
Stepping away from politics. I love your photos; been lurking for years.
Lee says
Yes, as much as I despise what they say, and everything they stand for, they have as much right as anybody to voice their opinions. With the way things are going, I just hope we won’t end up hearing a lot more from them…
Thanks a lot. Very kind of you to say so.
AV says
This freedom of speech thing is certainly a test of endurance ! I keep telling myself that the right to free speech is not a right to be heard, and even less a right to be heeded. I can’t think of any better way to enforce my preference – if not necessarily a right – to peace…
Mauro says
Actually, I’m kinda curious about what that guy was saying? What words did he use to try to capture people’s attention? (I’m not in favour of it, just curious)
Lee says
Generally it’s all about a return to an ideal that never existed along with patriotism and the emperor. Plus heavy doses of anti-communism, anti-Americanism and territorial disputes.
Tom O. says
Wow. When I saw your photo I thought it was some kind of performance piece recreating Mishima’s speech before his suicide. Some things never change.
Lee says
A few people have mentioned Mishima in relation to this photo. Not something I though of when I first took it.
ying says
does this party have any seats in the parliament?
Lee says
Thankfully no, although what connections they have to people in power is a lot less clear.