A Couple Japanese Radicals - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses two radicals from 20th century Japan: Fusako Shigenobu, a communist who co-founded the Japanese Red Army and engaged in international terrorism, and Yukio Mishima, a famous author who became militaristic and attempted a coup. Shigenobu was involved in various terrorist acts abroad and was arrested upon her return to Japan. Mishima, disillusioned with Japan's direction, formed the Shield Society and attempted a coup, ultimately committing seppuku.

What was Fusako Shigenobu's role in the Japanese Red Army?

• She was a founding member.

• She was a military leader.

• She was a financial supporter.

• She was a political advisor.

Which event was Fusako Shigenobu involved in during 1972?

• The hijacking of a Japanese airline

• The Lod Airport massacre

• The French Embassy hostage crisis

• The formation of the Shield Society

What was Yukio Mishima's primary motivation for forming the Shield Society?

• To establish a new political party

• To support feminist movements

• To inspire a military coup

• To promote communism in Japan

How did Yukio Mishima's attempt to inspire a coup end?

• He was arrested by the military.

• He successfully took over the government.

• He fled the country.

• He committed seppuku.

What was Yukio Mishima's profession before becoming involved in militaristic activities?

• A military officer

• A famous author

• A politician

• A university professor