Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents ix
4. List of Abbreviations and Organizations xiii
5. 1. Japan and the Original Security Treaty 1
6. 2. Treaty Diplomacy and Conservative Politics 33
7. 3. The Left Wing and the People’s Council, 1959 82
8. 4. The Approaching Storm 125
9. 5. November 27 and the Signing of the Treaty 153
10. 6. The Great Debate of 1960 182
11. 7. Kishi’s Gambit: May 19 221
12. 8. The Crisis 252
13. 9. The Calm 303
14. 10. Conclusion 332
15. Appendices 353
16. Bibliography 383
17. Index 407