Revisiting Japanese Imperialism and Social Movements

This chapter examines the complexities of applying Lenin's imperialism framework to Japan, exploring how nationalism and unique socio-economic conditions influenced its imperial actions. It highlights key historical figures in Japan's early 20th-century socialist and anarchist movements, while addressing the intersection of labor rights and feminism amidst societal regressions. Further, the narrative discusses the repercussions of the High Treason Incident of 1910, revealing the state's oppressive tactics against anarchists and its chilling effect on political dissent.