The right and its wrongs: fringe rightist groups crave attention

Article Abstract:

Extremists in Japan run the gambit from family-value patriots like Toyohisa Eto, leader of the Japan Youth Federation, to those who use political organization to cover for illegal business activities, and most are ignored by all but the tourists. Police, now enforcing tougher laws aimed at curbing right-wing intimidation tactics, estimate there are about 16,000 active members in about 1,000 organizations, about 1/3 having links to gangs. Eto and the Federation gained international attention after building a lighthouse on the Senkaku islands, territory disputed by Japan and China.

Political aspects, Political activists, Activists, Conservatism, Gangs, Senkaku Islands

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Ahead of the pack

Article Abstract:

Japanese consumer electronics concern Sony remained the country's leading company in 1996, and is expected to see record consolidated operating profit of $2.77 billion in the business year to Mar 1997. It has benefited greatly from a policy of constant innovation, and was particularly successful with digital and still video cameras and the mini disc in 1996. It has also been able to move into areas traditionally dominated by other companies. Other leading Japanese corporations are discussed.

Evaluation, Consumer electronics industry, Sony Corp.

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