Otoya Yamaguchi
Japanese assassin of Inejiro Asanuma
Born
February 22nd, 1943
82 years ago
Died
1960
65 years ago — 17 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1943, this individual was involved in political activism in Japan during the 1960s. Associated with right-wing nationalist movements, engaged in acts of violence against leftist figures. In 1960, assassinated politician Inejiro Asanuma with a tanto during a televised debate. This act was widely publicized and highlighted political tensions in post-war Japan. The assassination had lasting implications for Japanese politics and the discourse surrounding political violence.
Assassinated Inejiro Asanuma in 1960
Associated with right-wing extremist activities
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