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  Painstakingly researched, by authors who have between them over fifty years of experience in Japan, this book looks at aspects of the Japan-U.S. relationship that others have missed or avoided. At the heart of the book is the story of how a few men reversed the original policies of the Occupation, and went on to create a web of money and influence connecting Washington, New York, Tokyo, and Riyadh. These men set the stage for postwar bilateral relations, intrigues, and manipulations. Making the appearance on this carefully-set stage are the well connected arms dealer, Adnan Khasshoggi, several Japanese prime ministers, Emperor Hirohito, by way of a personal "message", the Reverend Sung Myung Moon, the "nisei Onassis", and the self-described "world's richest fascist", amongst others. | Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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| Significant Figures |
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| List of Abbreviations |
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CHAPTER 1 Just a Friendly Visit |
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Anti-Communism Flourishes |
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CHAPTER 2 The American Council on Japan |
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The American Council on Japan (ACJ) |
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MacArthur Lose a War of Words |
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The American Council on Japan Takes Shape |
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CHAPTER 3 The Emperor's Message |
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Contrary to the Popular Will |
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CHAPTER 4 The House of Pearls |
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The House of Pearls as Cover |
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From Pearl Merchant to shipping Tycoon |
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CHAPTER 5 The Selling of Kishi |
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The Southeast Asian Connection |
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Direct Links to the Middle East |
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CHAPTER 6 The Oily CFR Angle |
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Fingers in the Occupation Pie |
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Focus on Crushing Communism |
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"Cultural Exchange" Programs |
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CHAPTER 7 Enter Private Diplomacy |
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A Bold, Young Leader Appears |
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CHAPTER 8 Japan Returns to Asia |
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The Rise of the "Real" Leaders |
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Clamoring for Independence |
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| Afterword |
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| Appendices |
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| 1. The Emperor's Message |
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| 2. (a) Letter from Harry Kern to Tadashi Yamamoto |
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| (b) Letter from John Roberts to Tsutomu Kano |
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| 3. Memorandum from Douglas MacArthur |
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| 4. Brief History of the Council on Foreign Relations |
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| 5. Chronology: The American Council on Japan |
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| 6. Wisner's Wurlitzer and the American Council on Japan (Ca. late 1940s) |
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| 7. Nobusuke Kishi's Power Base |
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| Bibliography |
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