The Tokyo University Trial and the Struggle Against Order in Postwar Japan

Focusing on a pivotal legal battle, the book delves into the trial of over 600 University of Tokyo students arrested in 1969 amid a police crackdown on their campus occupation. This unprecedented trial, notable for proceeding without defendants or their lawyers, sparked a public debate regarding the legitimacy of the Japanese legal system. It examines broader themes such as legal rights, courtroom authority, and the social dynamics of policing, while also revealing the students' experiences in detention and the internal conflicts within their movement during the trial.