June 1960: Rage Against the Security Treaty

This film documents the surging mass movement against ratification of the new U.S.-Japan Security Treaty in June of 1960. The National Diet Building is surrounded for days by demonstrators shouting, “Down with Kishi!” (then Prime Minister) and “Dissolve the Diet!” Workers also strike in protest of the treaty. Fierce clashing between riot police and demonstrators results in casualties.

Directors

Shinkichi Noda, Sachio Tomizawa

Released

January 18, 1960

Language

Japanese