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  • Prince Tokugawa’s Pivotal Role in Launching the National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Welcome to the Colonel Mashbir Archives: Espionage agent Mashbir took a guiding role in the Winning of Two World Wars and in the rebuilding of a strong Alliance with Japan following WWII.
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  • Introduction to The Art of Peace: the illustrated biography of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa
  • Colonel Sidney Mashbir’s widow Alice gifts a portrait of General MacArthur to Sidney’s good friends Marine Lt. William Warren and Marine Lt. Colonel Robert Warren. Presented here are inspiring tales of heroism.

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Prince Tokugawa’s Pivotal Role in Launching the National Cherry Blossom Festival

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...

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Welcome to the Colonel Mashbir Archives: Espionage agent Mashbir took a guiding role in the Winning of Two World Wars and in the rebuilding of a strong Alliance with Japan following WWII.

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

Colonel Sidney Forrester Mashbir (1891-1973) wore many hats during his long career: as a spy, a diplomat, a Japanese linguist, military strategist, and as a scientist/inventor. Hoping to maintain good relations between the U.S. and Japan, during the 1920s and 1930s, he was befriended and allied with top Japanese leaders such as Prince Iyesato Tokugawa (1863-1940, aka Tokugawa Iesato) and Baron Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931, aka Shibusawa Eiichi) in the mutual pursuit of peace. Prince Tokugawa held the influential position of President of the Japan’s Upper House of Congress (the House of Peers) for thirty years. Baron Shibusawa was a most influential international businessman who is known as the “Father of the modern Japanese economy”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As would be expected of an adept intelligence agent, Mashbir’s influence was entirely behind the scenes. He is an unsung patriotic hero to the highest degree that I hope the world will one day realize. The Mashbir Archives spotlights Colonel Mashbir and his allies’ significant roles in history, drawing from Mashbir’s personal letters, official documents, and photos, as well as other fascinating historical materials gathered during the past twenty years of research.

Mashbir’s goal was to avoid international conflict, but he was not a blind optimist in his pursuit of peace, he also headed a still little known about top secret, quasi-governmental company, called the Washington Institute, that bridged the U.S. military’s industrial/technological requirements with the major corporations of that day who could meet those needs, in the event that war could not be avoided. 

Mashbir served as an intelligence advisor to top ranking U.S. generals in both world wars, General Pershing and General MacArthur, making contributions pivotal to the Allied victory. He was also the individual who orchestrated the Surrender Signing Ceremony with the Japanese that officially ended WWII. That tragic conflict might have continued onto the Japanese mainland, if not for Mashbir’s personal and persuasive influence on the Japanese leadership thru his radio broadcasts, where he represented General MacArthur. Based on his Japanese linguistic skills he was able to present the peace treaty in a fashion that the Japanese could understand and accept.

During the early days of the U.S. Occupation of post-war Japan, Mashbir was the translator and facilitator for the eleven top secret meetings between General Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito, where he assisted these two world leaders to establish a renewed diplomatic/political partnership and friendship.

Mashbir would have remained unknown, like many heroes and patriots before and after him, but my acquisition of his personal papers motivated me to spend the past two decades trying to share his story in the hope that his contributions would serve as lessons for the current world of peace diplomacy and international cooperation.

Today, we get a sense of the world’s instability with the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. Up till now, militarily we’ve felt generally safe due to mutually assured destruction, with relative peace on a global scale for the last 75 years – But beneath this current peace, there is a growing level of nationalism that must be recognized and prevented from turning into domestic racism & discrimination, as well as international conflict – Colonel Mashbir’s career offers many helpful insights to better understand and deal with the issues of today.

The below Illustrated Timeline gives an brief overview of  Sidney Mashbir’s personal life & some of his significant achievements.

The Emperor and the Spy historical novel brings him to life!

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‘THE EMPEROR AND THE SPY’ Historical Novel Highlights Colonel Mashbir’s Exciting Exploits in the World of International Espionage.

Available in Print, Digital Book, and in Audiobook.

 

 

 

 

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

April 13, 2020 by Stan S. Katz 3 Comments

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prince Iyesato Tokugawa (aka Prince Tokugawa Iesato) receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid President of the university bestows this degree. Continue Reading...

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YouTube Presentation on Significant Unknown U.S. Japan engagement during the first half of the Twentieth Century.

March 28, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

University of California San Diego

Below is a link to this YouTube presentation – This one hour video was followed by a one hour non-recorded question and answer session with inquiries from the one hundred attendees.  Hope you enjoy.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – University of California San Diego presentation

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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.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unknown U.S. Japan goodwill event circa 1915. Can you assist in identifying this 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...

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Recently discovered: 1908 Photo – Frank A. Vanderlip future president of the Japan Society of New York City leads the first official, modern day U.S. business delegation to Japan to meet with Shibusawa Eiichi and representatives of Mitsui & Co., and other Japanese business leaders.

February 16, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 1908 photo presents an exciting moment in international business relations, the first modern day U.S. Japan trade/economic alliance which helped the U.S. during a period of economic instability, while at the same strengthening U.S. Japan political and cultural relations. Continue Reading...

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The 1909 Shibusawa Delegation visits Upstate, New York – U.S. and Japanese leaders come together in friendship over a Century Ago

February 15, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

The Shibusawa 1909 Delegation is welcomed by the City of Ithaca.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front cover to a celebratory Event Program/Dinner Menu (six page brochure) honoring the visit of Baron Eiichi Shibusawa & his wife, and his accompanying Japanese goodwill/business delegation.       

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Recently Discovered 1915 Photo: Theodore Roosevelt & William Howard Taft honor Baron Shibusawa Eiichi during his important diplomatic visit to the United States. One of the two hosts for this event was Takamine Jōkichi.

February 6, 2020 by Stan S. Katz 5 Comments

 

 

 

 

 

This is the only known photo of a significant 1915 U.S. Japan diplomatic event. The description on the lower left corner states:

Dinner to Baron Shibusawa. East & West Meeting, Sherry’s [restaurant] New York City, December 3, 1915.  (Actual photo size: 20 by 12 inches.)

The above original photo is age-darkened and torn, and is also missing a corner and a segment of the left edge. These imperfections have been corrected during the restoration process as shown in the photo below:

 

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Prince Tokugawa Iesato encouraged Emperor Hirohito’s younger brother Prince Takamatsu and his recent bride Princess Takamatsu to take a fourteen month Goodwill World Tour during 1930-1931. While in Washington, D.C., they were personally escorted by President Herbert Hoover down Pennsylvania Avenue as part of their special reception.

January 14, 2020 by Stan S. Katz Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are rare antique photos: the top photo presents a long forgotten 1931 diplomatic event where Prince and Princess Takamatsu as a gesture of international goodwill visited the U.S., and were personally escorted down Pennsylvania Avenue by President Herbert Hoover, as thousands of onlookers gathered to honor their visitors. Surprisingly, this photo appears to be the only one available that presents this diplomatic reception in the U.S. Capital. Continue Reading...

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