University students were right to challenge Sohei Kamiya's views on misinformation and discrimination, but open debate and direct engagement are more effective responses than efforts to stifle free speech. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/06/07/japan/almost-protesting-sohei-kamiya-right/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #soheikamiya #sanseito #freespeech #universityoftokyo #koichikawakami #lgbt #education
How students almost got protesting Sohei Kamiya right

I have a more than trivial disagreement with the students' tactics and with how they comprehend freedom of inquiry.

The Japan Times