Yukio Mishima....Rare 1969 Interview In English
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- In a rare interview in colour that he gave to Canadian television in 1969, Mishima discusses the subject of Japanese nationalism and gives us his views on the prospect of the re-militarisation of the country.
Intelligent, articulate. Admirable and refreshing. I first read Mishima 30 years ago between Orwell and Arthur Machen. His diction is great also. How many English speaking people can speak another language with style and grace.
The answer is 42.
How many non-English people can speak English with style and grace? Doesn't seem to be most of them.
His books where written with the help of many American and British authors as translators. Although his English writings, before translation for ease of reading, indeed showed his in-depth knowledge of the English language
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@@mawangdwei3866 42 what?
I have loved Mishima for many years now,,his books to me when l was a teenager were like a secret for me,,his words were so unique, profound.l was just a teenage girl in the 80s,,.in the UK,,,on so pleased l came across his work,,. For me he as always been the living embodiment of art. He opened the doors for my mind,. I love him,it's such a joy to hear him speak so eloquently in English... May he always rise with the sun.🇯🇵
Could u plz tell me what was the book name
im japanese. his ability of speaking english stood out from all people of his generation. his birth year was so close to my late granma/granpa and they, in that generation, could not even pronounciate /c/ correctly but sometimes /she/, since they could not use disks like dvds or casette tapes in english class and couldnt hear the right pronounciation in school.
roygbiv330 My Mom, born and raised in Japan, also will pronounce ‘c’ as ‘she’ sometimes... I remember being young and her going over the alphabet with me, and she always had a difficult time with C and R. His ability to speak English so well stood out to me only because of growing up with a Japanese mother.
I wonder how he learned English in those days
His style of dressing was cool, very laid back and on point.
Masculine
GREAT SPIRIT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN LIFE AS IT IS.
I can't help but to imagine what Yukio Mishima would say if he was alive today... he would certainly be considered a prophet in regards to Americanization and De-culturalization.
All peoples and nations should perserve their own culture, whether they are Asian, European, African, whatever, and fight against globalism and mass culture.
@Zoomer Waffen Ah yes traditional Japanese men, feudalists believing that they are superior to the rest of Asia. Piss off you Yamamoto scoundrel.
@@hellsing507 they had a reason to think that way, did not they?
You are 100% correct.
People call Mishima extreme, I personally think people who live and die for nothing and accept such a life is more "Extreme" than a man who lives and dies for what he believes in, and supports the independence and self-determination of his country and culture, something that is pretty much inherent in everyone.
i know this comment is 7 years old but it's literally one of the best things i have ever read on this shitty platform.
Salutations, brother.
If Japan does not have the unfortunate imperialist history, Japanese nationalism won't be discredited like Nazism today and his cause won't be seen as extreme
@Jotaro97 America is imperialist, but American imperialism is softer than Japanese imperialism and is even appealing to many non-Americans. Japan had to resort to military aggression to 'convince' its neighbours. It's hard imperialism and it was turned into its worst form during WWII. On the other hand, this also means Japanese imperialism was weaker than American imperialism. Stronger imperialism always causes less criticism.
All nationalism is retarded right wing bullshit. This prick in a silly hat killing himself for the laugh just shows how stupid it is.
@ It always depends on how you see and interpret. At least, his action was not completely out of context even though it was incompatible to new Japan. He was more than willing to sacrifice his life for a particular historical force, which is how many people live in this world. He was like a soldier who died on the battlefield without any regret. He did not kill any non-related person or force anybody. And his action indeed left an impression to the days afterwards.
I admire Mishima's courage and substance. How many people these days actually are willing to surrender their lives to make a point? Having said that it appears that Mishima was overly obsessed with the idea of dying young much like a kamikaze pilot. Hence he did not have the necessary patience to steer Japan's political will to the right. Although he is long gone, I suspect that he would be happy if he were alive to see that Japan is finally moving to the right.
I think it might have to do with the idea that Seppuku is a traditional if not magickal act where by engaging in ritual suicide he is attempting to use the energy of the act to force his will upon the world due to failing through action. He saw it as the only necessary means to succeed due to people not being swayed by his actions. It is an idea based on observations.
@@krel3358 And he will forever be remembered for it.
Most philosophers are more like historians or at most intellectuals, few are actually living by their principles (uhm uhm Seneca). Thats why I admire men like Diogenes so much as well.
He was delusional to think, that Japan would rise up, but his action still showed his bravery and determination.
A truly great man, that, while his body might be dead, is now immortal in the minds of millions.
@@aldoushuxley5953 Reincarnation was proven scientifically true by a man named Dr Robert Monroe who worked for the us military and CIA on something called gateway process.
@@krel3358 yeah, I am not convinced. But that is ok :)
@@krel3358 Are you Buddhist?
He was fluent in French too!
No he wasn't. In the only interview he did in french, he was reading it off a paper and in broken french. Stop spreading lies you idiot.
and He was better at German than English.
Petyr Wilson he did speak French, not fluently but to communicate , he was against French policy and look what happened later in dien bien phu
Petulant little thing aren't you Petyr! Crikey!...His French sounded pretty good to me! "Spreading lies" is a bit strong...I made the comment in good faith! er 'Bad Potty Training'?...'Your Boyfriend been putting pics of you with another guy on the Web?
@@brabbit3389 he loved a lot the french literature
閉鎖的愛国心でないところがこの方の素晴らしさの１つ。
... To know Yukio's life, achievments and legacy, I consider him as a national iconic figure. A man to be respected.
edit: made it shorter. tl;dr
What a beatiful man..
Based Yukio
Brilliant mind.
my favorite author
>tfw no shield society in your country
>tfw you will never be army bros with mishima senpai
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@@kusipaa8683 wow you sure showed me four years later
simping for a fifty year gone stick thin five foot nothing gay japanese novelist on a four year old meme comment is almost as pathetic as your username. I like mishima but come on dude.
@@damnson7046 Hey you are the donkey kong crusader dude
Useless fact: in terms of hair and shirt style, he was roughly 30 years ahead of his time.
Japan, Japan, Japan. /me shakes head. Listening to Murakami talk about Akutagawa and tiptoe around the problem of Mishima was a seriously eye-opening experience.
You really don't see interviews like this anymore. I don't remember the name of the Canadian interviewer but he did a lot of material from Asia and he spoke fluent Mandarin. It was a time when journalists actually took pride in their craft and weren't just celebrities and talking heads.
What in the world are you talking about? We dont need interviews like this? Says who? You?
@@111Benzie I'm not exactly sure what I wrote that stuck in your craw so badly. Actually, I was referring to the quality of the interview and the interviewer. This was real journalism, not the "infotainment" that passes for news today.
This video explains a lot about the Japanese Character in War and Martial Arts!
A new Japan needs more Mishimas!!!!
Banzai Great Japan!
I have to respect Mishima-san. He was willing to die for his ideology. He was right about the "Westernization" of Asia (specifically Japan). He not only warned Japan, but the world. No one at that time wanted to listen. I bet everyone wishes they would've listened to him now....
What he is saying seems quite logical to me, not so outlandish. Otherwise Japan will have to depend on American forces forever.
It's more about what he wants to do with military power and nukes. Bring back the emperor, maybe a different one though. Authoritarian dictatorship with very right-leaning fascist nationalist ideals, and to go back into war.
Which the Japanese people don't want. They want peace and they like their materialism (which he does too, but he also doesn't like it in ways, which is rather normal). They also don't share quite his politics, and they like democracy.
I think he MIGHT want the Emperor to have full power like the SUPER old days before government. Which is just not practical and Japan would be so fucked.
But probably not, he at least wants to go back to what it was like during WW2. Where the emperor was pseudo in charge, but not really (like the Queen of the Commonwealth). 'Bout as good as it gets I suppose.
But, Japan currently seems to have the 4th most powerful military in the world.
@@Siberius- Why are you talking non-sense? He never said he wants war with china or the USA. All he wants is to restore the original japanese order and bring back the emperor to the top. The emperor himself wasn't at faul for WW2, during that time the military took over the japanese government and isolated his majesty essentially.
Why exactly would Japan be fucked if the emperor would be restored? And why would it not be practible?
三島由紀夫の声は、日本語を喋っていると上品さが際立ちますけど、英語を喋っていると男らしさが出ますね。かっこいいです！
Yukio mishima, Shinzo Abe reworked the constitution to give more freedom and rearmament of Japan's self defense forces! Your dream of Japan's samurai spirit is getting stronger! Though there is still work to do. It must please you to know that Japan is still a vastly center/right nation and won't be submissive to China and North Korea! Japan will stand it's ground!
Fanaticism is not a very good thing, especially when it involves arms...
His dream of samurai Japan is completely dismantled by Shinzo Abe. Abe made Japan the number one slave of America.
Japan must never forget the oath with Germany. No to the communist scum, but also no to the capitalist's materialism.
If mishima was alive, he would be absolutely against shinzo abe. Abe’s policy regarding the jsdf is nothing but making it a sub military faction for the us forces. Thats one of the things he was trying to tell the jsdf members before committed suicide.
I dont believe in a heaven but I would want it to exist just for this man "Yukio Mishima"
respect for this greath bushi
if you wanna understand what he was about read hagakure. he was slightly misguided, maybe, but someone who stood for something, and he deserves respect for it.
Mishima's views are essentially personal and aesthetic, rather than belonging to political domain. He was never someone who would participate in real politics. His statements are reflections of his artistic stance, rather than views of an activist.
He went to Tokyo U. at his own risk to debate the striking students. And he tried, however ceremoniously, to seize control of Japan's main army base and overthrow the government. In the attempt, he seriously wounded a top government official and he and one of his men died (by suicide). Based on those acts alone you can't say that he shrank from the actively political, even if you're generally correct in that his motivations were primarily personal and aesthetic.
Everyone has the right to participate in real politics. It's not like an artist should distance from his personal political opinion. Politics can be really dirty because of power but it is also a domain where people have projected so much idea and spirit.
@@CDang-ms6dc
Politics.... what a joke! I would trade that right to "participate" for a bag of chips. I am seriously considering suggesting an opt-out system for people like myself! We renounce the right to form a party or stand for any office in exchange for, say, a 1000 euros. Voting might still prove useful, though, so I am not giving that up.
So was Hitler, our dreams made real are the stuff of nightmares. Beware.
Hail Mishima.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you do put up more of what you have. Fascinating stuff.
If anyone has seen the cartoon Code Geass you'll note that the uniforms Mishima's men are wearing are similar to the uniforms worn by the Nationalist forces in that show, specifically the tunics with the rows of buttons.
Necesitamos un Mishima en España!
respect
Memories of love revive,
Like rock azaleas bursting into bloom
On Mt. Tokiwa;
My stony silence only shows
How desperately I want you.
Mishima :di codesto samurai scrittore ho letto 'confessione di una maschera', che stimo tra i 10 più importanti libri della mia vita. Quantunque io sia internazionalista, ne apprezzo e ne riconosco la grandezza.
Fascinating individual. And what's with the uniforms colour-- such a trippy shade of brown/rust/red.
"Multiculturalism destroys culture"
One people....
One leader.........
One country...........
Love seeing the CBC logo in the corner. A great newscast even in 1969.
A true patriot and nationalist.
He lived and died for his ideals, and for his nation.
Liberals, cosmopolistanists, and other people who oppose a national awakening, and a national conscience should take heed, that our kind will always exist.
@PanFascist85 god bless you man for your fantastic comment. but understand me: a person could be nationalist and proud of his nation, story, heritage and roots without beeing fascist. i can be nationalist without be fascist... of course always against the reds ideology.
Wrong!
A Great Man!
Mī iaseiū aina magjavedižu prā Yukio Mishima; Mishima asti magista!!!
It looks like Bison from street fighter took inspiration from Mishima's uniform.
Великий Человек !!!
The alpha male.
who liked other men
@@theoduval1408 He was bisexual.
@@theoduval1408 Being gay doesn't make you any less "alpha", pig.
本物の日本男児。
@@99hoolio それでしか人を貶せない左翼哀れだね
99hoolio
バイですし so what?
ホモの日本男児だろ、正確には
@aaaaaaaaaaakkki touche, he was a passionate showman after all, a showman needs an big audience.
gad the guy must be a genius to learn such a difficult language (to an Asian) as English and speak it fluently.
And in Canadia no less!
(as a child, a cousin of mine had reasoned that Canadians must come from Canadia)
🖤
Not only rare. But this video uploaded in 2006. Fucking 2006!!
2:08 yeah, man! Soldiers in Switzerland!
Kenny! McCormick is just a prejudice! We all know his face and character as well as from Anthony Quinn as from Mishima, was born 10.000 years ago on the mountainside of Piz Palü, was born 10.000 years ago the very first time.
if japan returned to the way things were in the samurai days, I WOULD KILL TO LIVE THERE.
@ppashi there's probably some cause and effect between the guilt he felt about dodging WW2 and then dealing with that fact for the rest of his life, culminating in him playing soldier and killing himself.
Nice.
Based.
any Japanese soldier in here would be an honorable person. so, if anyone was in Hong Kong awhile back on leave, then try to help if you saw this female in the city>>>"Tourist missing in Hong Kong: help find Ani Ashekian 1/7 "
@ktxed How eloquent you are. It makes me wish to here more from you.
Japanese constitution should be changed as soon as possible to counter the threats of China and North Korea. Mishima is a great Japanese patriot who was several decades ahead of his time. He was also a great novelist, by the way.
Should've done that right after when KMT starts to withdraw to Taiwan. Japan was still occupied by US and when the Korean War breaks out, it's up to Japan to decide their own constitution.
I had a dream!
All the guys in his army are so HOT! lol
Um
Dlhhpc, i) If you want to talk importation of cultures, it's Korea which imported its culture from China. In fact I hardly see any difference between the two cultures and its respective value systems. Japanese culture is very different from Korean or Chinese culture. Example: Confucionism serves as Korea's value system. In case you did not know, Confucius was Chinese.
Most hate commenters here are either racist or homophobia! Screw you haters, he's dead, but he achieved more than you all ever could.
Mishima's works are full of intellectual beauty. He might be kind of extreme but he was a great man after all.
Also he is among the reasons I donate money to Japan :x
Hello.
If any needs a copy of Yukio Mishimas last speech before his suicide, I would be happy to send you a copy from Henry Scott Stokes biography. Just send me a message.
@PanFascist85
Mishima might have presented his death in this way but it's almost certainly not what it was about. He lied about having TB to avoid the draft at the end of WWII, and seppuku was almost certainly atonement for this. He should have died in battle for his emperor, but instead he was driven mad by an empty and meaningless existence as a writer and actor with a confused sexuality. What is beautiful is that in the end he found the courage that he must have doubted he possessed.
i respect this guy who had the true courage to commit a
hara kiri.
Tojo is a bloody coward
I have made a copy of his last speech from the biography about his life. If any would like a copy of it, just write me, and I'll send his speech to you. I looked for it everywhere on the internet, so I just wrote it myself from the biography.
Send it to me please.
Send it plz
An irony is if he lives and speaks same things today his political opinion probably would receive more acceptance from Japanese society
Barely a year before he died
i just hate how he ended his life, its a pity to lost such talent...
yea they were prostitutes from poor families who needed to make money. it was quite common in korea back in those times to sell their daughters into brothels when they are poor.
moreover it was quite common for the JAPANESE as well, so it is inaccurate to say only Korean and Chinese girls have been forced into prostitution: poor Japanese peasant families did the same to their own daughters for AGES before WWII. It is strange to expect a different attitude from Japanese towards the other nations if they did the same with their own poor. The morality was different on those times, we should consider it before making any judgements.
Watch Sandakan No.8. Japanese brothels exist in South East Asia in the late 19th century. These girls are from Amakusa.
idk but i think if mishima should do this the JSDF should maybe not practice the bushido these days. Mishima is a big part of the military for Japan.
interesting
damn he fluent
@PAULLONDEN
He never talked about a regression of his country but the respect for the main traditions that have been different from the americans one.
He lived in a modern western-like way despite what you think.
He was just a patriotic man like there are in quite all countries.
If you search patriotic the USA are the first country that are (ab)using such term.
Why do you mix the Muslims (religious people!) in an ignorant manner?
Please don't write random sentences.
Dlhhpc, whatever. In any event it cannot be disputed that Japan is the most advanced and respected country in Asia. Japanese culture and history are well-respected even in Europe and North America.
At last kmelfina speaks!
Fraud isn't the right word. A man like Mishima is a complex creature, full of contradictions. I am sure if his coup had succeeded he would have taken the consequences seriously. But it could never have been, and I am sure that deep down he knew that. He had a death wish, a deep seated desire to die with honour because he knew he had cheated death at the end of the war. A successful coup would have confirmed that he had done enough with his life; when it didn't all he could do was die to atone.
I believe they edit out the ... "FUCK YOU WHALE AND FUCK YOU DOLPHIN!!!!"
Yukio Mishima would be a celebrity in todays world with the rise of nationalism and right wing ideas.
They look like hotel doormen in those uniforms.
facial expressions remind me of morrissey
Oh please! Dont compare this great man to a so called pop star.
As much as I disagree with so many of his views, to the point where I often think he's really just a nutcase, there's no denying the man's genius. I wish more Japanese today had his determination (yes, I live in Japan)
I doubt he goes militalism,and have to agree
he goes Switerland's syrtem.
@yoshisuke4u
賛成。
what does he say towards the end? "It could be ____ by nuclear weapons," not sure if he says armed or it could be helped by
評価が414で非常に高い.
jeez why does everyone hate america. just hate the government, not the people.
Your cousin was steeped in truthiness. ;)
S'funny, Mishima's intonation in the clip reminded me of that of Pierre Trudeau, the Canuckian Prime Minister of that time.
watch?v=-7_a2wa2dd4
They had feudalism until 1945, worshiped the Emperor like a god, they committed genocide and waged war across Asia, and embraced a violent and dangerous form of macho militarism that valued obedience over individuality. The concept of Giri over Ninjo is still alive and well in Japan as well as their racism towards Africans Koreans etc, google "Ethnic_issues_in_Japan" and "American teacher in Japan under fire for lessons on Japan’s history of discrimination"
no sounds not any more.
There is no more powerful weapon then the preyer...
Japanese are so cool
強烈な存在感。
i love his writing despite his sexuality.
Best nuclear weapons advocate eva!
Dlhhpc, so you admit it's Chinese who copy Japanese animation! By the way chracters in Japanese animation is often depicted as race-neutral (white or Japanse) due to the following: i) many stories take place outside of Japan; ii) it's easier to sell the animation overseas. Capice?
ITS THE CURSE OF THE MISHIMA BLOODLINE!!!! (tekken)
all fascists should follow his example
@fullmetaljaco
ironically, Japan became one of the most communistic regime so that even today's correspondent from Russia describes it 'almost similar as the former Soviet regime'.