Tokugawa Archives Archives

As President of the Red Cross Society of Japan, Prince Tokugawa, supported by Jesuit Priest Jacquinot, helped save the lives of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians and tens of thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust. Tokugawa’s recently published biography highlights these international heroes.

August 8, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

For decades, Prince Tokugawa Iesato (aka Prince Iyesato Tokugawa – 1863-1940) devoted his life to maintaining peace in Asia and specifically preventing Japan from coming into conflict with China. When hostilities did break out, Tokugawa did all he could to protect innocent lives.

Prince Tokugawa presided over the 1934 International Red Cross Conference held in Tokyo, where for the first time in history the concept of creating civilian/refugee Safe Zones in war-torn areas was established. Prince Tokugawa promoted these safe havens which continued to exist throughout WWII.

THE ART OF DIPLOMACY: Exciting News – The inspiring life and accomplishments of Prince Tokugawa have finally come to light!

July 1, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

This biography celebrates one of the great international statesmen of his time. Prince Tokugawa Iesato (1863-1940) (aka Prince Iyesato Tokugawa). He was both an adept diplomat and devoted humanitarian who served as a cultural and political bridge between the East and the West. He also supported mutual respect within Asia. Tokugawa found creative ways to share his love of the arts, music, science, and nature to bring nations together in friendship and understanding. According to a high level US intelligence agent, if not for Prince Tokugawa’s untimely death in 1940, Tokugawa could likely have prevented Japan joining the Axis Powers in World War II. Continue Reading...

Prince Tokugawa’s illustrated biography comes in two versions: THE ART OF PEACE digital edition, and the Print and Kindle edition titled: THE ART OF DIPLOMACY.

March 1, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

DIGITAL EDITION

PRINT & KINDLE EDITION

During the 1920s, Prince Tokugawa incorporated Lincoln Essay Writing Contests into all Japanese Public Schools and Colleges to Fight Racism and Honor the Values of President Abraham Lincoln.

February 8, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

This bronze sculpture honors three great individuals.

Men of Peace who promoted Human Dignity and Racial Equality.

President Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

Prince Iyesato Tokugawa (徳川家達, August 24, 1863 – June 5, 1940)

INDEX for the upcoming biography: Teddy Roosevelt’s Secret Mission to Japan

January 30, 2021 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

To assist researchers below is the INDEX for “TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S SECRET MISSION TO JAPAN”.

The INTRODUCTION for this biography is also presented as a blog post on this website.

The INTRODUCTION & CHAPTER ONE are offered on the website DrStanKatz.com – You will also be updated when the biography has been published.

INDEX

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial, 102, 107–108 Continue Reading...

Prince Tokugawa’s Pivotal Role in Establishing the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC.

May 2, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

Prince Iyesato Tokugawa guided the Japanese gifting of the cherry blossom trees to the U.S. Capital in 1910 and 1912 into becoming a significant international token of goodwill which is now officially known as the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival – His behind the scenes role in accomplishing this diplomatic success was discovered while researching for the illustrated biography on Prince Tokugawa, titled: THE ART OF PEACE. Continue Reading...

Welcome!

April 13, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

The illustrated Blog posts on this website focus on U.S. Japan relations and Japanese history.

Katz was a Specialist in Rare Books and Ephemera when he acquired the personal papers of a Master Spy, Colonel Sidney Forrester Mashbir (1891-1973). These fascinating materials, combined with his passion for history and many years of research resulted in the exciting historical novel THE EMPEROR AND THE SPY, followed by a sequel, an illustrated biography titled: THE ART OF PEACE. Continue Reading...

The Art of Peace: the illustrated biography of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa – Introduction

April 13, 2020 by Stan S. Katz 3 Comments

For centuries, the Shoguns ruled over a relatively isolated feudal society. Prince Iyesato Tokugawa aka Prince Tokugawa Iesato was to become the next shogun, but when that dynasty ended, he instead creatively guided an emerging Japan onto a modern, interconnected world stage.

Description of the book cover photo: Continue Reading...

The Japan Society of New York City Honors the Visit of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa – Recently Discovered 1934 Photo

February 22, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

Here is an important moment in history, when the leader of the Japanese peace and democracy movement met with his counterparts in the United States during a challenging period of U.S. Japan relations. This rare, perhaps one of a kind photo presents the Japan Society’s Annual Dinner event honoring Prince Tokugawa on Feb. 27, 1934 – This diplomatic goodwill gathering took place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. [Source of photo: TheEmperorAndTheSpy.com archives – The actual photo is 14 x 22 inches in size.]

Mystery photo: can you identify this circa 1915 US Japan diplomatic event and the individuals in the photo?

February 19, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

This diplomatic gathering is a mystery: no details are available to identify this event and the individuals who attended. You’ll notice that a meal was served in a traditional Japanese style and there are U.S. and Japan flags displayed at the back of the room. Historians/educators/family members are invited to share their insights as to what this event was linked to and who the individuals are. Please send whatever information you might have thru the comment section at the end of this blog post – That would be most appreciated. Continue Reading...