Nakano Seigo

Nakano Seigo (中野 正剛 Nakano Seigō, 1886-October 1943) was a Japanese political leader who advocated a fascist Japan to complete the Meiji Restoration.

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1886 - 1943 - Japanese - Fascist - Meiji Restoration

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Nakano sought to bring about a rebirth of Japan through a blend of the Samurai ethic, Neo-Confucianism, and populist nationalism modeled on European fascism. He saw Saigo Takamori as epitomizing the 'true spirit' of the Meiji ishin, and the task of modern Japan to recapture it.

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Japan - Samurai - Neo-Confucianism - Populist - Nationalism - European - Fascism - Saigo Takamori - Meiji ''ishin''

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Nakano formed the Kokumin Domei (National Alliance) with Adachi Kenzo in December of 1932. He left this group with a splinter group to form the Tohokai (Far East Society, see their flag here) in May of 1936.

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Kokumin Domei - Adachi Kenzo - 1932 - Tohokai - 1936

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In December of 1937, Nakano had a personal audience with Benito Mussolini. In the next month, he met with Adolf Hitler and Joachim Ribbentrop.

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1937 - Benito Mussolini - Adolf Hitler - Joachim Ribbentrop

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In January of 1939, Nakano gave a speech on the need for a Totalitarian Japan. He argued against those who "say that neither Fascism nor Nazism are appropriate for our nation." He then distinguished between old-style, conservative, despotism, and a "Totalitarianism... based on essentials." Arguing against majority rule (as the majority "is the precise cause of contemporary decadence") and "an individualism which shows no concern for others", he calls for a "government going beyond democracy" giving consideration to "the essence of human beings." With organic unification of individuals "sharing common ideals and a common way of feeling," there can be formed "a perfect national organization."

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January - 1939 - Totalitarian - Japan - Fascism - Nazism - Nation - Conservative - Despotism - Totalitarianism - Decadence - Individualism - Government - Democracy

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Verbally critical of the Tojo regime, Nakano was forbidden to publish articles or make public speeches. He committed seppuku in October of 1943 after being placed under house arrest.

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Tojo - Seppuku - 1943 - House arrest

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