World War II is commonly believed to have begun in 1939, but its roots stretch back a decade earlier when Manchuria was invaded by Japanese General Kanji Ishiwara. He actively steered Japan toward a confrontation with the Allies, including the United States. Gain a unique perspective through Ishiwara's personal photographs and films, learning insights into this dark period in human history. Ishiwara, a samurai's grandson, a Buddhist, a fascist, a photographer, and a dramatist, adds an original and captivating dimension to this period in history.

World War II is commonly believed to have begun in 1939, but its roots stretch back a decade earlier when Manchuria was invaded by Japanese General Kanji Ishiwara. He actively steered Japan toward a confrontation with the Allies, including the United States. Gain a unique perspective through Ishiwara's personal photographs and films, learning insights into this dark period in human history. Ishiwara, a samurai's grandson, a Buddhist, a fascist, a photographer, and a dramatist, adds an original and captivating dimension to this period in history.