Yamagata+Aritomo+YJ



//** 山縣 有朋 **// (1838-1922)



Yamagata Aritomo's descendants refer to him as "**//gensui//**" − (field marshal) the highest title in the prewar Imperial Japanese Military



 Do you feel as though Japan is losing its identity ? ..."Yes!"  Are you afraid that your culture is fading? ..."Yes!"  Do you feel like Japan is falling under Western influence ? "Yes!!"



 WELL, HAVE NO FEAR. ARITOMO IS HERE!



Yamagata Aritomo was an honorable **military leader**, who led Japan to countless victories (Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, etc.).

 With constant visits to the **West**, Aritomo adopted certain military strategies and developed Japan into a world power.

He tactfully **balanced** Western Influence with Japanese arts.

 He was skilled in the **arts**: writing poetry, designing gardens, and performing tea ceremonies.

 His **influence** has helped people around him succeed and develop Japan. His protege was prime minister for 12 years, the longest in history.

 Aritomo was born as a **low class** samurai. Throughout the years, by way of his own power, knowledge, and perseverance, he rose to his position. He deserved it; he did not buy or cheat his way up.



**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">WITH HIM AS THE LEADER, MILITARY WOULD STABILIZE AND SECURE JAPAN ONCE MORE. ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> HE WOULD BUILD THE MEN OF JAPAN INTO BRAVE, COURAGEOUS MEN. ** **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> AGAIN, JAPAN COULD BECOME THE WORLD POWER, WITH THE HELP OF ARITOMO. **



<span style="background-color: #e6e665; display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%; text-align: center;"> With such a skilled and honorable person on top, there is nothing to fear, for the gensui is here for Japan.



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