Actor-turned-liberal political leader Taro Yamamoto hurled himself at fellow lawmakers Thursday as he attempted to protest a bill that he believes doesn't do enough to protect refugees.
It would be glib to suggest that Japanese actor turned left-wing political leader Taro Yamamoto was tapping into his experiences starring in cult favoritewhen he caused a skirmish Thursday in Japan’s parliament. But the legislator is unquestionably willing to throw down for his causes.
A wild scene unfolded in the upper house of Japan’s legislature Thursday when Yamamoto made a desperate attempt to block the passage of a controversial immigration bill by hurling himself at fellow legislators who were in the process of trying to pass the piece of lawmaking .
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