Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From front R to L) writer Hisae Sawachi, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Satoshi Kamata join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From front R to L) writer Hisae Sawachi, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Satoshi Kamata join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) writer Satoshi Kamata, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Hisae Sawachi join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.

Writers, scholars call for public to join anti-Abe campaign

Writers, scholars call for public to join anti-Abe campaign

Influential writer Hisae Sawachi holds a message declaring that she rejects the politics of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 8, 2015. Sawachi and more than 100 writers and scholars called for the public to hold up the message across the country at 1 p.m. on July 18 to show opposition to the government's security bills, which aim to expand the Self-Defense Forces' overseas operations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Writers, scholars call for public to join anti-Abe campaign

Writers, scholars call for public to join anti-Abe campaign

Influential writer Hisae Sawachi (3rd from L) and others hold messages declaring their rejection of the politics of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 8, 2015. Sawachi and more than 100 writers and scholars called for the public to hold up the message across the country at 1 p.m. on July 18 to show opposition to the government's security bills, which aim to expand the Self-Defense Forces' overseas operations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Writer, peace activist Sawachi leads blitz against Abe gov't

Writer, peace activist Sawachi leads blitz against Abe gov't

File photo shows Hisae Sawachi, a Japanese writer and peace activist. She called on the public to gather and hang posters and banners in a concerted action set for Nov. 3, 2015, to protest against security policies of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government giving the Self-Defense Forces a greater role in international activities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From front R to L) writer Hisae Sawachi, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Satoshi Kamata join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) writer Satoshi Kamata, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Hisae Sawachi join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

Writers join anti-nuclear hunger strike

TOKYO, Japan - (From front R to L) writer Hisae Sawachi, novelist and Buddhist nun Jakucho Setouchi and writer Satoshi Kamata join a hunger strike on May 2, 2012, in front of the industry ministry in Tokyo in protest against the government's moves to restart idled reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo)