Institute: Klaipėda University
Tutor: Doc dr. Giedrius Janauskas
Author: Arvydas Kumpis
Link:
https://vb.ku.lt/object/elaba:78653561/
This dissertation examines the expression of Japanese far-right groups in the Internet space, which has not been studied in Lithuania previously. From the beginning of 21st century the intensification of internet use and the deteriorating attitude towards Korea and Koreans in Japan have led to a rapid increase in incitement to hatred and hate speech. Makoto Sakurai, a conservative activist, mobilized anonymous hate activists on the Internet to form the first organization of its kind in Japan, called Zaitokukai (short for “Civic Society that Disagrees with Special Privileges for Zainichi Koreans) and other pro-civic movements. The thesis investigated how the formation and development of far-right groups is related to the narrative created by far-right leaders (socially skilled actors). The aim of the dissertation is to analyze the development of the far right in Japan, the formation of strategic action fields, ideological guidelines, the identity features of conservative activists and the forms of expression of activism. In order to achieve the goal, following tasks were set up: to examine the features of the development and activities of conservative activists and extreme right-wing activism (from the Meiji restoration to the end of the Heisei era); to create a model of connection to social movements, explaining the relationship between the narrative and the motivation of potential participants to join to explore the essential features of narrative-formed identity and their relationship to the far right in Japan.