Five Gentlemen of Japan

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Focusing on the transformative period of post-war Japan, this classic account profiles influential figures, including a journalist, a vice-admiral, a steel worker, a farmer, and Emperor Hirohito. Written by Frank Gibney, a former wartime intelligence officer and Time magazine correspondent, the narrative provides insights into the lives of those who shaped "New Japan." Gibney's unique perspective as a cultural interpreter enhances the understanding of the complexities of Japanese society during the American Occupation.