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Mutual Understanding

A concept advocated by Nittobei Inazou for achieving peace through cooperation and empathy among nations.

Bushido

The way of the warrior; a set of principles that emphasizes honor, ethics, and morality rooted in samurai culture, popularized by Inazo Nitobe.

Shidehara Doctrine

A policy proposed by Kijuro Shidehara suggesting that peace is economically beneficial and should be prioritized over war.

Article 9

A section of the Japanese constitution that renounces war and the maintenance of military forces for settling international disputes.

Kanji Ishiwara

A military strategist who believed in achieving peace through control of power and foresaw future global conflicts.

Manchukuo

A puppet state established by Japan in Manchuria during the 1930s, significant for its role in Japan's expansionist policies.

Innovation in Agriculture

The development and application of new agricultural technologies that helped transform Japan's economy from agricultural to industrial.

International Relations Groups

Organizations created by Inazou Nitobe after World War I to foster cooperation and understanding between nations.

Economic Superpower

A nation that possesses significant economic, political, and cultural influence on a global scale, as Japan sought to be in the early 20th century.

Cultural Diplomacy

The use of cultural exchanges and presentations to improve diplomatic relations, exemplified by the international impact of the book 'Bushido'.