
FAQ About Yukio Mishima

Why is Mishima considered a controversial figure?
Mishima is considered a controversial figure due to his complex political views, his radical actions, including forming the Tatenokai and his dramatic act of seppuku. His life has been a subject of intense debate, reflecting differing perspectives on his attempts to reconcile modernity with traditionalism and his criticisms of post-war Japanese society. His stark and often provocative art further adds to this multifaceted controversy.