Tanaka Corps

Author: Japanese. Daisuke Yoshimasa
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Starting with the political achievement of former Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei, which is highly praised by most Japanese people—restoring Sino-Japanese relations—it then vividly depicts the rise and fall of the Tanaka faction within the Liberal Democratic Party, ultimately leading to its disintegration. Mr. Daisuke Yoshimasa, with the sharp insight of a journalist and a wealth of historical materials, presents a vivid portrayal of post-war Japanese politics and society to the readers. Starting with the political achievement of former Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei, which is highly praised by most Japanese people—restoring Sino-Japanese relations—it then vividly depicts the rise and fall of the Tanaka faction within the Liberal Democratic Party, ultimately leading to its disintegration. Mr. Daisuke Yoshimasa, with the sharp insight of a journalist and a wealth of historical materials, presents a vivid portrayal of post-war Japanese politics and society to the readers.