Makoto Sakurai (Japanese writer)

Makoto Sakurai (桜井 誠 Sakurai Makoto, born February 15, 1972; autonym Makoto Takata 高田誠) is a Japanese ultranationalist and writer from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is the leader of far-right activist group Zaitokukai, known for its racist views and violent demonstrations.

Arrest

Takata was arrested by Japanese police on June 16, 2013 in Tokyo after an anti-Korean demonstration by Zaitokukai members ended in a fistfight with counterprotesters.

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