Mishima incident, Historic site in Japan
The Mishima incident is related to an attempted coup d'état.
In 1970, celebrated author Yukio Mishima and a militia attempted to restore the powers of the Japanese emperor.
Mishima's actions reflected extreme nationalist sentiments and sparked controversial debates on cultural identity in Japan.
The Mishima incident took place at the Ichigaya Camp, headquarters of the Eastern Command of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.
Yukio Mishima performed seppuku, a traditional form of ritual suicide, after failing to inspire a coup.
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