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37-834: The origin of the Buraku Liberation League is the National Levelers Association ( 全国水平社 , Zenkoku Suiheisha ) , founded in 1922. However, in 1942, some of the leading activists, including Asada Zennosuke (朝田善之助), were recruited into the military. The National Levelers Association disbanded in the same year. In 1946, the ex-members of the National Levelers Association formed the Buraku Liberation National Committee ( 部落解放全国委員会 , Buraku Kaihō Zenkoku Iinkai ) . In 1955, it

74-521: A condolence booklet honoring their western allies. This 1917 condolence booklet described the Japanese creating an association to collect a monetary fund which was given to Allied nations to help with their war-related health costs. This association was headed by Prince Iyesato Tokugawa as its president, and Baron Eiichi Shibusawa and S. Shimada as its vice-presidents. Many of Japan's top leaders contributed articles to this booklet expressing their support of

111-599: A speech as a representative of the (leftist) Social Democratic Party. He said "Japan is now a rapidly developing and economically growing country, but on the other hand, it came at the peril of imperial fascism. Japan sacrificed many countries to that end, which seduced us like the Devil. Of course, our socialists were against these wars", ..." — this statement by Matsumoto, alludes that he probably lied about his war collaboration. Iesato Tokugawa Prince Tokugawa Iesato ( 徳川 家達 , August 24, 1863 – June 5, 1940)

148-603: A street fortune-teller and quack doctor . In 1910, he was extradited back to his home province by the consul general. By 1911, Matsumoto had established the Matsumoto Company, which specialized in civil engineering and heavy construction. The company was later destroyed by members of the Kyūshū Yakuza Clan. In 1921, the Chikuzenkyō revolutionary group was organized. That same year, during the celebration of

185-614: Is not by birth, but because a powerful pressure group because of hanging up and condemnation. It has been said that self-purpose groups fear losing their meaning of existence by achieving their original purpose since late 1960s. " Akira Koike , a politician and vice chair of the Japanese Communist Party , also said that "the Dowa problem has already been resolved basically by residents' endeavor, continuing unfair dowa measures itself will create new prejudice" and criticized

222-562: Is quoted as once having said about his adoptive father: "Yoshinobu destroyed the Tokugawa house; I rebuilt it." His grave is at the Tokugawa family cemetery at the temple of Kan'ei-ji in Ueno, Tokyo . He was succeeded by his son Tokugawa Iemasa (also known as Tokugawa Iyemasa). In 1930, Rotary International wished to recognize and honor Prince Iyesato Tokugawa's lifelong devotion to maintaining international goodwill by selecting him to be

259-780: The Diet for 30 years. Tokugawa promoted democratic principles and international goodwill. It was only after his death in 1940 that Japanese militants were able to push Japan into joining the Axis Powers in WWII. Tokugawa Iesato was born to the Tayasu branch of the Tokugawa clan , under the name Kamenosuke , he became its 16th head on June 19, 1868, following the resignation of the last shōgun , Tokugawa Yoshinobu . His brothers were Tokugawa Satotaka and Tokugawa Takachiyo , who also held

296-641: The Imperial Japanese Navy . Iesato is remembered for having recovered the political fortunes and reputation of the Tokugawa family, holding many senior government positions before his retirement, including in 1928, being appointed as the 7th President of the Japanese Red Cross Society, head of the Japan-America Society , and President of the national organizing committee for the 1940 Olympics . Iesato

333-676: The University of Southern California . The president of the university, Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid , handed the degree to Prince Tokugawa. This presentation took place during a special luncheon given March 19, 1934 in Los Angeles, hosted by George I. Cochran, the president of the school's board of trustees. The Los Angeles Times stated that this honorary degree was given to Prince Tokugawa "in recognition of distinguished service in international statesmanship", and for his "support of many philanthropic and educational movements." In accepting

370-542: The 'treatment' of Chinese people. Faulty 'treatment' quite frequently resulted in the loss of one's life. Matsumoto did this fraud and swindling in China, but he never did it in Japan". Although Matsumoto said in the next years: "I cannot do percussion and auscultation , but even now I have great self-confidence in visual examination". In 1942, when Matsumoto had won a nomination to Taisei Yokusankai, his campaign bulletin had

407-557: The 1930s in the promotion of goodwill between Japan and the United States was Ambassador Joseph Grew . In 1932, Prince Tokugawa honored Grew with a reception when he first became U.S. Ambassador to Japan. From late 1933 and into 1934, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa went on a world tour. He first arrived in the U.S. in San Francisco, California. He had only recently retired from his distinguished thirty-year career as President of

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444-470: The 300th anniversary of the first Fukuoka daimyō Kuroda Nagamasa , the protest movement organized by Matsumoto rose up and the celebration turned into "voluntary donation from non-discriminated descendants against forms of discrimination" under enforcement. In 1923, Matsumoto became chairman of the Kyūshū Levelers Association ( 九州水平社 , Kyūshū Suiheisha ) . In 1925, Matsumoto assumed

481-743: The Allies. This condolence booklet was published in a French and English edition. The condolence booklet was titled Japan to her Allies: A Message of Practical Sympathy from the Japan Association for Aiding the Sick and Wounded Soldiers and Others Suffering from the War in the Allied Countries, Published in Tokyo, Japan, 1917 . The illustrated biography The Art of Peace by Stan S. Katz highlights

518-647: The Fukuoka Regiment Discrimination. In 1929, he was imprisoned for a second time, this time for three years and six months, without any clear reason. Many suspect the impeachment campaign as the reason. In 1936, Matsumoto became a member of the House of Representatives . In 1942, Matsumoto was elected by a recommendation to the Taisei Yokusankai ( 大政翼賛会 , Imperial Rule Assistance Association or Imperial Aid Association ) . This

555-765: The Japan's upper house of congress, the House of Peers . He arrived aboard the Chichibu Maru ocean liner en route to England. During his travels, he stated he wished to renew old friendships. Prince Tokugawa first visited America in 1882, after completing his studies in England. The Prince mentioned he looked forward to visiting the World's Fair being held in Chicago. Besides being a pleasant vacation, Prince Tokugawa's world travels were very much directed at attempting to further strengthen Japan's relationship with its allies in

592-473: The Keynote speaker at their Silver (25th) Anniversary Convention celebration. There are photos available from 1930 that present the founder of Rotary International, Paul Harris , along with the current President of Rotary (1929-1930) M. Eugene Newsom, introducing their Keynote speaker Prince Tokugawa to the 15,000 Rotarians attending the event from around the world. One of Prince Tokugawa's close allies during

629-528: The Tayasu headship at different times. Iesato was also briefly the daimyō of the short-lived Shizuoka Domain , before the abolition of the han system in the early 1870s. His guardian at the time was Matsudaira Naritami , the former lord of the Tsuyama Domain . He was an adopted son of the fourteenth shogun, Tokugawa Iemochi and his wife, Kazu-no-Miya Chikako or Seikan'in no Miya (although Iesato

666-640: The U.S. and Europe so as to better resist a rising global militarism and fascism. While in the U.S., Prince Tokugawa delivered a radio address to the American public describing the long enduring and friendly relations between United States and Japan; he also met with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt , as well as other U.S. congressional leaders, encouraging a united front to prevent a potential upcoming war. During his visit in 1934, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from

703-602: The alliance between Prince Iyesato Tokugawa and Baron Eiichi Shibusawa as they promoted democracy and international goodwill. Following World War I , Iesato headed the Japanese delegation to the Washington Naval Conference . His support of the United States position on the 10:10:6 division of naval strength between the United States, Great Britain and Japan drew considerable wrath from the ultra-rightist movements and conservative factions within

740-422: The book Matsumoto Jiichirō's Biography, the following was written: "[those] abandoned by modern medical care were welcomed", and there are recordings that "If Matsumoto was critical of the aggression of Japanese imperialists towards China, he wouldn't have proclaimed himself the 'first class army surgeon of Great Japan'"; some criticisms of his activities are cited: "Matsumoto earned, for a living, getting cash for

777-593: The case known as " The Sideways Scuttle of a Crab ". After that his public offices were banished, but this was cancelled in 1951. In 1953, Matsumoto became a chairman of the Japan-China Amity Association ( 日中友好協会 , Nicchyuyukokyokai ) . Until his death in 1966, Matsumoto continued his buraku liberation activities. During Matsumoto's stay in Dalien, he worked as a quack doctor under the title of "first class army surgeon of Great Japan". In

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814-547: The clamor. He clarified that such criticism is regarded as "discrimination" is a complete wrong after suppression of free speech by Minister of Reconstruction Ryu Matsumoto concurrently serving as a vice chairperson of Buraku Liberation League. He criticized Matsumoto's intimidating warning, "Your company is over if you write my words as the essence of the liberation alliance's suppression of free speech." Jiichir%C5%8D Matsumoto Jiichirō Matsumoto ( 松本 治一郎 , Matsumoto Jiichirō , 18 June 1887 – 22 November 1966)

851-459: The defeat he suddenly shifted to the side of opposition and rejected militarism. He said, "I've always been fighting for equality, revealing anti-war movements and creeds. I had always known about the defeat", and "I have always had anti-war ideals", as well as, "I am for anti-militarism and democracy". In January 1953, in Yangon, Burma , at the welcoming citizens' mass meeting, Matsumoto delivered

888-679: The ex-members of the BLL formed the Buraku Liberation League Normalization National Liaison Conference ( 部落解放同盟正常化全国連絡会議 , Seijōkaren Buraku Kaihō Dōmei Seijōka Zenkoku Renraku Kaigi ) in 1970. This was the predecessor of the All Japan Federation of Buraku Liberation Movement ( 全国部落解放運動連合会 , Zenkairen Zenkoku Buraku Kaihō Undō Rengōkai ) . In response to the denuclearization struggle "The reason for fear

925-613: The following greetings: "Streams of blood for the Country!", "Overthrow America in the fight 'til death, destroy the Anglo-Saxon domination of the world; in unity of hundreds in one nation, the young and the aged united in gunfire, despite hardship, leading to invincible victory!" On 14 June 1943, Matsumoto was one of the organizers of an imperialist group called the "Eight Days Committee". Seigō Nakano and Bin Akao were both present at

962-486: The honor, Prince Tokugawa respectfully said, "He wished to receive it in the name of the Japanese people as a whole rather than as a personal distinction." Prince Iyesato Tokugawa was accompanied by his son Iyemasa, who was the newly appointed Minister to Canada, and by his granddaughter Miss Toyo Tokugawa. The Japan-America Society of Los Angeles (part of the National Association of Japan-America Societies )

999-468: The inaugural meeting when an "inspirational speech" took place. The creeds of "Eight Days Committee" were used during the early beginnings of the Pacific War: "Let our every action show the real meaning of the national polity!", "Let's fight remembering our Emperor has a faith we will win!", etc. Though Matsumoto did everything he could to support Japan's war efforts, including budget agreements, after

1036-506: The nobility system was reformed to align more with the British system , he was given the title of kōshaku (公爵, prince or duke) in the newly created kazoku peerage system. He became a member of the House of Peers of the Diet of Japan from its creation in 1890, and served as President of the House of Peers from 1903 to 1933. When the administration of Prime Minister Yamamoto Gonnohyōe

1073-482: The office of National Levelers Association ( 全国水平社 , Zenkoku Suiheisha ) as chairman of the committee. Having strong ideas about equality between people throughout Japan, Matsumoto organized the resistance of not giving the title of nobility to Iesato Tokugawa . Later, after the assassination of Iesato Tokugawa, Matsumoto was found guilty of attempted assassination, and was imprisoned for four months in 1927. In 1926, Matsumoto lead an impeachment campaign against

1110-505: The seventeenth Tokugawa family head, Yasuko Tokugawa, who married Nobusuke Takatsukasa and bore him Toshimichi Takatsukasa , Ryōko Tokugawa, and Toshiko Tokugawa. In 1877, Iesato was sent to Eton College in Great Britain to study. He aspired to be matriculated at either the University of Cambridge or Oxford , but on Tenshō-in's request, he decided to give up his studies in England and went back to Japan in 1882. In 1884, when

1147-404: Was Iemochi's adopted son they only met once. Later Iemochi's foster mother, Tenshō-in , raised Iesato). In 1866 he was sent to Edo Castle as Iemochi's son and was raised by Tenshō-in and Kazu-no-Miya Chikako . In 1868 he was sent to Kyoto by his mother, Kazu-no-Miya Chikako and met with Emperor Meiji . He married the daughter of Konoe Tadafusa , Konoe Hiroko, who bore him Iemasa Tokugawa ,

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1184-912: Was a Japanese politician, businessman, and leader of the Burakumin liberation movement. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture , Matsumoto led the Burakumin liberation movement during its activity, earning himself the title "Father of the Buraku Liberation" from the Buraku Liberation League . Matsumoto was born in Chikushi District , now part of the city of Fukuoka . His parents were Burakumin . After graduating from Sumiyoshi Elementary School and Kanjō Junior High School in Tokyo, he dropped out of Dalian High School in 1900. During 1907, Matsumoto made his living as

1221-407: Was a governmental camouflage, because Ichirō Hatoyama in fact didn't write any recommendations. This election was an excuse to get rid of Matsumoto's public offices. In 1946, Matsumoto became chairman of the Buraku Liberation League ( 部落解放同盟 , Buraku Kaihō Dōmei ) , and, in 1947, he became a member of Parliament. The same year he was elected as vice-chairman of the House of Councilors . He

1258-715: Was brought down by the Siemens scandal , there was a strong movement to have Tokugawa Iesato nominated to be his successor as the new Prime Minister. Japan not only militarily supported its western allies in their war efforts, it also aided the Allies’ sick and wounded during and after the war. In 1917, out of empathy for the suffering resulting from the enormous death and destruction in Europe during World War I, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa and his close friend and ally Baron Shibusawa Eiichi , along with their other Japanese associates, published

1295-479: Was known among the people as a leftist leader. Matsumoto is well known for saying about himself, "I became a chairman despite my burakumin origins. Socialists hold the majority in the House of Representatives and in the House of Councilors, and in order for Komakichi Matsuoka to win, they've chosen me." In 1948, being a vice-chairman of the House of Councilors, Matsumoto made a refusal to the Emperor's audience in

1332-461: Was renamed the Buraku Liberation League (BLL). In 1966, one of the leaders, Jiichirō Matsumoto ( 松本治一郎 , Matsumoto Jiichirō ) , died. Around the same time, the BLL purged the members who were against the leaders' decision that the subsidy to the burakumin should be limited to the BLL members only (as there are many burakumin who did not join the BLL). Asada played a major role in this purge . Thus,

1369-519: Was the first head of the Tokugawa clan after the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate , and a significant figure in Japanese politics and diplomacy during the Meiji , Taishō and early Shōwa period of Japan . When Prince Tokugawa travelled to other nations representing Japan during his diplomatic journeys, he usually presented his name as Prince Iyesato Tokugawa. Prince Tokugawa held the influential position of president of Japan's upper house of congress

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