Sakae OsygiJapanese revolutionary anarchist and socialist
Date of Birth: 17.01.1895
Country: Japan |
Content:
- Japanese Revolutionary and Socialist
- Anti-war Activism
- Leadership and Publications
- International Involvement
- Tragic Demise
- Literary Contributions
Japanese Revolutionary and Socialist
Sakai Osugi was a prominent Japanese anarchist and socialist who emerged from a samurai lineage. Born into a family of low-ranking officers, he pursued education at Tokyo's military academy and later at the School of Foreign Languages in the French language department.
Anti-war Activism
In 1903, Osugi became a member of the Japanese Socialist Society, known as the "Common People's Society," which actively voiced anti-war sentiments. His involvement in protests against tram fare increases and the publication of anti-militarist articles led to multiple arrests and imprisonment for over two years.
Leadership and Publications
Following his release, Osugi became the editor of "Contemporary Ideology" magazine and later of "People's Newspaper." In 1919, he established a society in Tokyo dedicated to promoting anarchism among the working class.
International Involvement
In 1920, Osugi illegally traveled to Shanghai and organized the Far Eastern Socialist League. He actively participated in the International Anarchist Congress in Berlin in 1923.
Tragic Demise
While celebrating May Day in Paris, Osugi was arrested and deported back to Japan in 1923. Upon arrival in Tokyo, he was brutalized to death by the gendarmerie along with his partner and her nephew.
Literary Contributions
Osugi authored numerous books and articles and translated several works by Peter Kropotkin into Japanese. His legacy continues to influence anarchist movements today.