Since the Fukushima nuclear accident, Japan has seen a significant revival in its social activism, with large-scale social movements appearing. This book characterizes these movements as 'amorphous' based on the phenomenon in which movements are formed by diverse and disparate people and display disparate, disorganized and undefined elements.

A deep dive into Japan's evolving social activism after Fukushima. This book explores the unique revival of social movements in Japan following the Fukushima nuclear accident, examining how these movements differ from traditional forms of activism. It analyzes the rise of 'amorphous' social structures in response to denuclearization, anti-militarism, and social justice issues.

Edited by Takashi Horie, Hikaru Tanaka, and Kiyoto Tanno, Amorphous Dissent sheds light on the demands, demographics, and organizational styles of these contemporary movements. It investigates the meanings of these movements for Japanese society and for social movement theory, offering fresh perspectives on political dissent.

Discover how activists are building community and challenging established power structures in Japan today. This is for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the changing landscape of Japanese society and political activism.