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My Take
Makoto Sakurai is one of the few names in this database I write about with no affection at all. Born in Kitakyushu in 1972 and once a ward office clerk, he founded Zaitokukai, the far-right group built around anti-foreign agitation, and turned online resentment into street demonstrations. To be clear about where I stand: singling out an ethnic group for public abuse is not a difference of opinion, and Japanese courts have ruled some of that group's street activity unlawful. He later formed a party and ran for office, drawing a modest but real share of votes. Men like him do not invent the sentiment they broadcast; they reveal how much of it was already sitting there, waiting for a loudspeaker.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Makoto Sakurai
- Name (Japanese)
- 桜井誠
- Born
- February 15, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- political activist / writer / critic
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Makoto Sakurai born?
Born February 15, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Makoto Sakurai from?
Makoto Sakurai is from Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Makoto Sakurai do?
Makoto Sakurai works as political activist, writer, critic.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.