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"Japan had a tortuous relationship with internationalism between 1840, when Shibusawa was born, and 1931, the year the nation invaded Manchuria and when he passed away. The key to understanding Shibusawa's thoughts against the background of this history, the author shows, lies in the concept of 'people's diplomacy'." [Akira Iriye].

"This book, first published in 1984, examines the spectacular economic growth of the Asia Pacific region in the 1970s and 1980s. How did a group of non-Western nations, in an area plagued by war, achieve such success, so quickly? Japan was the driving force in the region, and a dominant influence on the world economy, but had no clearly defined role in the politics of the region or the world. This book considers Japan's position, the problems it faced and how it perceived and responded to events in the region. It provides clues to understanding the basic pattern of Japan's relations, its evolving role in the region and the world, and how this role might develop in the future."--Provided by publisher.

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Awakening to a Wider World -- Chapter 2 Launching Private-Sector Diplomacy -- Chapter 3 World Tour Before the Storm -- Chapter 4 Flattery without Scruple -- Chapter 5 Promoting Goodwill in the United States -- Chapter 6 The Roots of the Anti-Japanese Movement -- Chapter 7 Cultivating the Friendship of Giants -- Chapter 8 The Japanese-American Relations Committee -- Chapter 9 The Washington Naval Conference -- Chapter 10 The Sunset of Private-Sector Diplomacy -- Chapter 11 Rainbows over the Ocean -- References -- Index

Calder, K. E.: The institutions of Japanese foreign policy. - S.1-24. Shibusawa, M.: Japan's historical legacies: implications for its relations. - S.25-36. Kimura, T.: Japan-US relations in the Asia-Pacific region. - S.37-71. Taplin, R.: Japan's foreign policy towards Southeast Asia. - S.72-106. Grant, R. L.: Japan and Northeast Asia. - S.107-122. Lehmann, J. P.: Japanese attitudes towards foreign policy. - S.123-141