Press Freedom in Contemporary Japan - 9781138189591

Taylor & Francis

Press Freedom in Contemporary JapanAuthor(s): Jeff Kingston\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138189591, 978-1138189591\nSynopsis\nIn twenty-first century Japan there are numerous instances of media harassment, intimidation, censorship and self-censorship that undermine the freedom of the press and influence how the news is reported. Since Abe returned to power in 2012, the recrudescence of nationalism under his leadership has emboldened right-wing activists and organizations targeting liberal media outlets, journalists, peace museums and ethnic Korean residents in Japan. This ongoing culture war involves the media, school textbooks, constitutional revision, pacifism and security doctrine. \n\nThis text is divided into five sections that cover:\n\nPolitics of press freedom;\nThe legal landscape;\nHistory and culture;\nMarginalization;\nPR, public diplomacy and manipulating opinion.\n\nPress Freedom in Contemporary.