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  • Bonds Across the Sea: The Story of the Japanese Navy and the U.S. Navy

    Bonds Across the Sea: The Story of the Japanese Navy and the U.S. Navy

    Respect and cooperation between Japan and the United States seen in the founding of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force My grandfather was an officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy.He was on a minesweeper and never saw direct combat with the U.S. Navy, but of the approximately 200 minesweepers the Imperial Japanese Navy had, only about…

  • How the GHQ Occupation Reshaped Japan’s Culture and Traditions

    How the GHQ Occupation Reshaped Japan’s Culture and Traditions

    What GHQ “Sealed” in Japan: The Truth Behind How Occupation Policy Changed Tradition and Culture Post-Occupation Japanese Culture — Transformation in the Name of Democratization and Demilitarization Following World War II, Japan was placed under the control of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP/GHQ), an occupation that lasted for seven years, from September…

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Takeshi.K

A creator sharing the beauty of Japan with the world. I run a design firm and SHIBUMIWORKS, an apparel brand featuring Japanese traditional patterns and kanji. This blog explores Japanese culture, food, history, and travel.

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