Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan

Presenting a study of politics at grassroots level among young Japanese, this book examines the alliance between the religious movement Soka Gakkai (the 'Value-creation Society') and Komeito (the 'Clean Government Party'), which shared power with the Liberal Democratic Party from 1999 to 2009.

Auteur

Anne Mette Fisker-Nielsen is a senior teaching fellow in social anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK.

Contenu

Introduction: Youth, Religion, and Politics in Japan 1. Nichiren, Soka Gakkai, and Komeito: A Question of Political Attitude 2. Aspiration for the Good Society: In Support of a Political Party 3. A Case of Interpretation? Komeito Supporters as Political Pawns, Right wing Collaborators, or Political Actors 4. Women, Social Change and Realising Political Ideals 5. July 2009 to July 2010 - the Beginning of a New Way of Politics in Japan? 6. Religion, Soka Gakkai Buddhists and Political Participation