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regarded optimistically."

among the three nations -- the U.2., China and Taiwan -- still cannot be
undeniably that their view is shifting to the opervation that "the * relations
stao been shortened." However, as a result of the talks that day, it is
with the NIXON visit to China, "the distance between Japan and China has

In our country's economic circles, there has been the opervation that
talks between China and Taiwan."

circles that "the U.2. may be playing some part in the settlement through
in this connection, there is starting to appear the opervation in economic
emphasized that "the U.2.-Taiwan Treaty will not be sprogated." However,
they had expected. It is stated that Specialist Vassatant KI22INGER repeatedly
China and Taiwan," that the U.2. and China are in far closer relations than
wait patiently for the settlement of the question through talks between
resort to armed force for the liberation of CHINESE Taiwan, and the U.2. will
Specialist Vassatant KI22INGER's statement to the effect that "China will not
However, plainness tesiens are showing ambivalence, in connection with
iaised earlier, on the occasion of President NIXON's visit to China.

not very different from the contents of the U.2.-China Joint Communique,
Vassatant KI22INGER's statements, for the most part, *KOREAN* were
Specialist Vassatant KI22INGER. To judge comprehensively from them, Special
the *KOREAN* impressions they received respectively from their talks with
Yoarisane IWASU and Topo Rayou Board Chairman Takeuchi KIM ZAKURADA, expressed
Economic Organizations) Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Fuji Bank Board Chairman
such tesiens of the economic circles as Keisakuji (Federation of
Joint Communique, in the course of President NIXON's visit to China."

At any rate, the economic circles are coming to think that the time
has come for our country's Government leaders, starting with Prime Minister
SATO, to show clearly to the people, our country's foreign policies toward
China and Taiwan, with the talks with KISSINGER as a turning point.
(full translation)

In the _Yomiuri_ report concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks
with the business leaders, the points which were not mentioned by other
papers are as follows (full translation):

xx (contents of KISSINGER statements) 1. At the Moscow on establishing co-operation relations for summit talks, there were talks on exchange of science and technology, environmental preservation and space. This is also a question for all advanced nations. There are some differences in views with Moscow, but there are many aspects where mutual co-operation can be established, and in these fields, we will co-operate with each other. Trade and economic development will be carried out with the same way of thinking. There are definitely no secret agreements behind the Moscow talks.

2. As for U.S.-Japan economic relations, trade and capital should not be separated, and co-operative relations with both as a package should be established. Questions of international currencies and liberal trade are not/bilateral questions, and they are at the same time, multi-lateral questions. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a general framework for the settlement of these questions. In such a case, agreements on the private level and autonomous restrictions will not have much meaning. Government-to-Government agreements should be concluded.

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the private level and autonomous restrictions will not have much meaning.
work for the settlement of these questions. In such a case, agreements on
interstate questions. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a general frame-
work and to establish a general framework for the settlement of these questions.

S. As for U.S.-Japan economic relations, trade and capital should
thinking. There are definitely no secret agreements behind the Moscow talks.

Trade and economic development will be carried out with the same way of
eastablished, and in these fields, we will co-operate with each other.
with Moscow, but there are many aspects where mutual co-operation can be
advanced nations. The U.S.-Japan-Mexico There are some differences in views
environmental cooperation and trade. This is also a question for all
summit talks, there were talks with exchange of science and technology,
on establishing co-operation relations for
xx (contents of KISSINGER statements) f. At the U.S.-Japan-Mexico the Moscow
bodies are as follows (full translation):

with the business leaders, the points we which were not mentioned by other
In the Moscow report concerning Specialist Assistant KISSINGER's talks
(full translation)

China and Taiwan, with the talks with KISSINGER as a turning point.
SATO, to show clearly to the people, our country's foreign policies toward
us come for our country's Government leaders, starting with Prime Minister
At any rate, the economic circles are coming to think that the time

The Yomiuri carried a commentary in an inside page concerning the business circles' meeting with Special Assistant KISSINGER, with the caption "Business Leaders *ARE YOU* Becomes Drunk with 'Master of the Art of Invisibility'?; Keenly *YOU* Feel Need & to Break Japan-China Impasse; Made to Realize World Situation *MAY* Anew." Full translation of the commentary is as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized U.S.-Japan friendship at his talks with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council on the 10th, but ....

U.S. Presidential *ASSISTANT* KISSINGER's talks with the business leaders lasted for more than two hours and a half. It seems that the impression received commonly by the business leaders is that KISSINGER is "friendly."

Since the greatest aim of Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan was said to be the *ME* dissolving of the sense of distrust U.S. diplomacy for approaching China, going over Japan's head, and the surprise dollar-defense *MEASURE* measures had caused to our country, it can be said to be natural that he consistently *MEANS* maintained a friendly mood. For *MEAN* this reason, there is the severe observation in some circles that the contents of the KISSINGER statements "were as expected, and contained nothing of crucial importance" or that "they were nothing more than the answers given by a honor-student." Of course, however, it certainly cannot be expected that Special *ASSISTANT* KISSINGER, who is a "master of the art of becoming invisible", would reveal all the backstage circumstances in such an open meeting *ME* with about 50 persons present.

However, as stated by U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council Representative Caretaker IWASA, who invited *MEASURE* Special Assistant KISSINGER, to the effect that "the way KISSINGER spoke showed clearly *MAXIMUM*

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KISSINGER

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KISSINGER, to the effect that "the way KISSINGER spoke showed clearly
Representative Caretsker IWAVA, who invited him to Special Vassatant
However, as stated by U.S.-Japan Economic Consuitative Council
conferences in each an open meeting with apont 20 persons present.
of the art of becoming inauiaiple," would restate all the packetage cir-
be expected that Special KISSINGER Vassatant K KISSINGER, who is a "msater
sawers given by a power-atudent." Of course, however, it certainly cannot
nothing of crucial importance" or that "they were nothing more than the
contents of the KISSINGER statements "were as expected" and contained
this reason, there is the severe operation in some circles that the
natural that he consistently wanted a friendly word. For Kixx
defense KISSINGER measures had caused to our country, it can be said to be
for approaching China, going over Japan's best, and the ambience dollars-
was said to be the KZ dissolving of the sense ofiatrat U.S. dipломacy
since the greatest sim of Special Vassatant KISSINGER's visit to Japan
is "friendly."

the impression received commonly by the business leaders is that KISSINGER
business leaders listed for more than two hours and a half. It seems that
U.S. President KENNEDY, Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER, has with the
on the 10th, put ....

Friendship at the first talks with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consuitative Council
U.S. President Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER emphasized U.S.-Japan
situation KEN KAWAMURA." Full translation of the commentary is as follows:
Keenly We feel we need to break Japan-China Impassage; Made to realize World
"Business Leaders KENNEDY becomes Drunk with MSater of the Art of Invaibility,";
Business circles, meeting with Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER, with the caption
The Kowaii carried a commentary in an inside page concerning the

the importance being attached to Japan. I believe his explanations that there were no behind-the-scene transactions at the Sino-U.S. and the U.S.-Soviet talks," it seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER explained with considerable sincerity. Tokyo Gas President Hiroshi ANZAI expressed renewed respect for KISSINGER's persuasive power, saying: "He talked frankly and brilliantly, and it made me change my views about KISSINGER."

In regard to the rapprochement between the U.S. and China, Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized: "It was definitely not carried out by the U.S. intentionally. It is based on the changes in the objective situation in the world, and it was because it was necessary to have dialogues with Peking." It seems that business leaders were made to feel keenly the need for the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations, upon being explained this positive U.S. posture toward China, from the person who is the virtual promoter of this policy. It can be said that this will be an added spur for the promotion of the Japan-China impasse under a post-SATO Government. Economic and industrial circles, which have been showing a "landslide phenomenon" following the announcement of a NIXON visit to China last summer, will probably strengthen their inclination toward China still more. Xinhua/though Special Assistant KISSINGER said that "economic relations with China will not expand at a fast pace," there is great fear that if they continue to procrastinate, they may be outstripped by American enterprises."

The United States' strong interest in Siberian development was also clearly indicated in Special Assistant KISSINGER's explanations. It is that the U.S. will co-operate with the Soviet Union and will tackle the development of such resources as natural gas, nickel and copper in Western Siberia, with a forward-looking posture, in order to secure resources. It is said

that early implementation of the offering of credits was confirmed at the U.S.-Soviet summit talks. Our country is also showing enthusiasm for the development of Siberian resources, and will dispatch a survey mission for the joint development of the ТМ Tyumen Oil Fields in Western Siberia on the 16th. U.S.-affiliated international oil capital, such as Gulf Oil, is expressing the wish to participate in these Japan-Soviet joint development projects. Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized that since Siberian development contains huge ТЕРГЖАХ projects, international co-operation is desirable. ТТХХХ This is being noted with attention as hinting at co-operation among Japan, the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Also, although Special Assistant KISSINGER took a slightly evasive attitude, saying that he is not an economic expert, he called for a package settlement of the trade and capital questions, for the easing of tension in U.S.-Japan economic relations. This differs from our country's attitude of desiring to settle each question separately, separating trade and capital. It can be said, therefore, the dispelling of friction ТМ between the U.S. and Japan, which is one of the aims of the KISSINGER visit to Japan, cannot necessarily be said to have smooth prospects.

(Reporter Iwao IZUMI)

The **Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun** and **Nihon Keizai** briefly mentioned Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with Prime Minister SATO in their political gossip columns.

Sankei (Seikai Lobby): Prime Minister SATO, who appeared in the front entrance-way even before Special Assistant KISSINGER arrived, was asked by the **ЖУНАРГЕФХХ** reporters, "Are you having dinner with him?"

The Prime Minister МА answered in very good spirits: "Of course. ТТХ It's a Japanese-style dinner. I met the АТХХХ Special Assistant in San Clemente, МАТХХМІХХЗХХМ.

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a Japanese-style dinner. I met the xxxxx Special Vassatant in San Clemente, The Prime Minister was answered in very good spirits: "Of course. It's asked by the xxxxxxxxx reporters. "Are you having dinner with him?" front entrance-way even before Special Vassatant KISSINGER arrived, was Sankei (Seikai Loppy): Prime Minister SATO, who appeared in the Gassap comma.

Vassatant KISSINGER's takes with Prime Minister SATO in their political
The Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun and Nihon Keizai briefly mentioned Special
(Reporter Iwao ISUMI)

Japan, cannot necessarily be said to have smooth prospects.
the U.2. and Japan, which is one of the sim of the KISSINGER visit to
capital. It can be said, therefore, the gabbling of friction between
of desiring to settle each question separately, separating trade and
U.2.-Japan economic relations. This differs from our country's attitude
settlement of the trade and capital questions, for the easing of tension in
attitude, saying that he is not an economic expert, he called for a package
Vijao, although Special Vassatant KISSINGER took a slightly evasive
operation among Japan, the U.2. and the Soviet Union.

desirable. XXXXX This is being noted with attention as hinting at co-
development containing huge $MILLION$ projects, international co-operation is
projects. Special Vassatant KISSINGER emphasized that since Siberian
expressing the wish to participate in these Japan-Soviet joint development
the U2. U2.-utilized international oil capitals, such as Gulf Oil, is
the joint development of the $M$ Tyumen Oil Fields in Western Siberia on
development of Siberian resources, and will dispatch aavyay mission for
U.2.-Soviet summit talks. Our country is also showing enthusiasm for the
that early implementation of the offering of credits was confirmed at the

but this is the first time to meet him in this way." When the Special
Assistant arrived, he posed for the reporters, PM almost putting his arms
around KISSINGER. He was making a big service, saying "they are our
Japanese reporters." However, once they entered the Official Residence,
the only thing which was made known was that KISSINGER presented a silver
candy bowl to the Prime Minister. The contents of the four-hour-long talks
remain a complete mystery. The Prime Minister was giving complete co-
operation to the Special KISSINGER Assistant, who likes secrets.

Tokyo Shimbun (Kisha-no-Me): Prime Minister SATO, who received
Special Assistant KISSINGER at the Official Residence at 7:00 p.m. on the
10th, seemed extremely happy, as if he had forgotten the troublesome
political situation, with his mapproaching retirement. Even before the
Special Assistant arrived, the Prime Minister appeared at the kisha-no-Me
door-way, and when the reporters asked him, "what will you have for dinner?"
he replied: "It's a Japanese-style dinner. I don't know whether he will
like it or not." When the reporters asked him further, "He probably likes
Chinese-style cooking," the Prime Minister responded, "I suppose he does."
It was a lightly humorous remark toward the director of the Sino-U.S. talks.
When Special Assistant KISSINGER arrived, he shook hands with
him three or four times, complying with the requests of the cameramen.
Then, they went into dinner, consisting of abalone, shrimps, sea-urchin
and Japanese sake."

Nihon Keizai (Kisha Techo): U.S. Presidential Special Assistant
KISSINGER, who played the role of the stage-manager for the historic NIXON
visit to China, had dinner with Prime Minister SATO, at the Prime Minister's
Official Residence, on the night of the 10th. It was a purely Japanese-style
dinner, with such items as turtle soup, abalone, cooked vegetables, and

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dinner, with such items as turtle soup, aspione, cooked vegetables, and
Official Residence, on the night of the 10th. It was a purely Japanese-style
event to China, had dinner with Prime Minister SATO, at the Prime Minister's
KISSINGER, who chaired the role of the stage-manager for the historic NIXON
Nippon Keizai (Kiaiya Techo): U.S. Presidential Special Assistant
and Japanese ate.

and Japanese ate."

Then, they went into dinner, consisting of aspione, asparagus, asparagus
and miso, three or four times, complying with the requests of the cameras.
When Special Vassatant KISSINGER arrived, he was shown aook hands with
It was a tightly porous mask toward the director of the Sino-U.S. tele.
Chinese-style cooking," the Prime Minister responded, "I approve he does."
like it or not." When the reporters saked him further, "He properly likes
he replied: "It's a Japanese-style dinner. I don't know whether he will
qoon-psi", and when the reporters saked him, "What will you have for dinner?"

Special Vassatant arrived, the Prime Minister absented at the KISSINGER
political situation, with his habsbrosching retirement. Even before the
10th, seemed extremely happy, as it he had forgotten the trompe-l'oeume
Special Vassatant KISSINGER at the Official Residence at 7:00 p.m. on the
Tokyo Shimbun (Kiaiya-no-Me): Prime Minister SATO, who received
operation to the Special KISSINGER Vassatant, who likes secrets.

Remain a complete mystery. The Prime Minister was giving complete co-
candy bowl to the Prime Minister. The contents of the form-hom-long table
the only thing which was made known was that KISSINGER presented a silver
Japanese reporters." However, once they entered the Official Residence,
around KISSINGER. He was making a pigcerace, asking "they are omi
Vassatant arrived, he based for the reporters, he stowat butting his arm
put this is the first time to meet him in this way." When the Special

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Japanese **sake**. The Prime Minister, coming out to the **EME** front hall to greet the Special Assistant, was asked by the reporters: "Perhaps, Mr. KISSINGER is fonder of Chinese food." The Prime Minister was in a good spirits and laughed, saying "perhaps you are right." However, in regard to the talks, which lasted until nearly 11:00 p.m., the only item which was made known was that the present from Mr. KISSINGER was a silver candy bowl. The Prime Minister, who had been in such good spirits, briefly said: "We were in complete accord, and the talks became prolonged."

The **Sankei**, in a report giving some sidelight to the meeting between Special Assistant KISSINGER and business leaders, said as follows: (Full translation)

At the talks between Special Assistant KISSINGER and our country's business leaders, held at Hotel Okura on the 10th, there were present all the leading members of the economic circles, befitting the receiving of the No. 2 man of the U.S. political world. The circumstances at the talks were also reported to the press by Fuji Bank Board Chairman IWASA. It is said that Special Assistant KISSINGER, who at first said that the talks were "off the record," finally consented to a "report on the circumstances," though very reluctantly, saying that "no matter how highly secret an information, it is bound to come out, sooner or later ..."

All the more for this reason, IWASA also spoke very cautiously, and nothing which would surprise the reporters appeared.

It seems, however, that the contents of Special Assistant KISSINGER's talk leaned more to diplomatic questions, as he himself explained in the very beginning that "I am not an expert on economics affairs."

Even so, when one of the business leaders complained, saying that

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"American business leaders are too hasty, and they should look at Japan's economic efforts from a longer-range viewpoint," the question of U.S.-Japan currency and trade problems came to be discussed.

Kissinger Toward this question, Special Assistant KISSINGER replied: "Both Japan and the U.S. tend to set forth their views, too strongly bound by the positions of their own enterprises. This creates misunderstandings between the two, and it seems to be causing greater economic confrontation between Japan and the U.S." His pointing out bluntly the very core of the question made the business leaders involuntarily look at each other and grin with some mild embarrassment.

Special Assistant KISSINGER further emphasized that "as trade and currency questions are linked multilateral questions, various nations of the world should establish rules of action and a new framework, in co-operation with each other." However, this was not accompanied with concrete proposals.

As to the timing of Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan, assessments vary in the economic circles. There were various views, such as that "it is meaningless to visit Japan just before the SATO Government will change," or that "no, there is probably the meaning of 'testing' in advance the quality of the post-SATO candidates ..."

At least, it seems that the leaders of the economic circles were satisfied that they heard directly from the planner of American foreign policy. In Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President NAGANO commented: "To sum up, I suppose it means that the five poles -- Japan, the U.S., the Soviet Union, China and the EC -- should join hands together in a friendly way." It seems that they were quite not quite sure whether they had understood or not, losing their way.

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They not quite amuse whether they had understood or not, to see their way should join hands together in a friendly way." It seems that they were poles -- *tsukimok* Japan, the U.2., the Soviet Union, China and the EC -- President NAGANO commented: "To *samm* np. I understand it means that the five American foreign policy. Mr Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry satisfied that they heard directly from the planner of *tsukimok* Japan

At least, it seems that the leaders of the economic circles were in advance the duality of the boat-2ATO candidates ..."

will change," or that "no, Mr there is probably the meaning of 'testing', as that "it is meaningless to visit Japan just before the 2ATO Government assessments are in the economic circles. There were various views, and so on to the timing of Special Vassatant KISSINGER's visit to Japan, with concrete proposals.

in co-operation with each other." However, this was not accompanied
nations of the world should espouse rules of action and a new framework,
trade and currency questions are *kikaku* multilateral questions, various
Special Vassatant KISSINGER further *tsukimok* emphasized that "as
andarin with some *tsukimok* emphasis.

the question made the Japanese involuntarily look at each other
between Japan and the U.2." His pointing out plainly the very core of
between the two, and it seems to be causing greater economic confrontation
the positions of their own enterprises. This creates misunderstanding
Japan and the U.2. tends to set forth their views, too strongly pound by
*tsuk* Toward this question, Special Vassatant KISSINGER replied: "Both
currency and trade problems came to be discussed.

economic efforts from a longer-range viewpoint," the question of U.2.-Japan
"American Japanese leaders are too naïve, and they should look at Japan's

in the smoke-screen spread by this "master of the art of becoming invisible."
It seems that business leaders are more worried about the U.S.-Japan
Businessmen's Conference to start on the 15th.

The Mainichi, on the inside page, carried a sum-up of the impressions
the business leaders who met with Special Assistant KISSINGER formed of
him and the talks with him. The general consensus, according to the
Mainichi report, seems to be that he is "a brilliant honor student,
but that is probably not all, and there must be something hidden behind
that..." Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President NAGANO noted
that "I felt relieved at his emphasizing the need of the U.S.-Japan
Security Treaty, and it was good that it was made clear that U.S.-Japan
relations will not change." On the China and Taiwan question, there was
the view that he "he endorsed our way of thinking to date," implying that
it was made clear that the status quo will be maintained regarding Taiwan,
and that the U.S. will not take any action about it. There were some, who
were favorably impressed by his speaking with confidence (Tokyo Gas Presi-
dent ANZAI), but on the other hand, there were voices which doubted whether
"his very smooth explanations and an honor-student way of thinking can
completely dispel Japan's sense of distrust in the U.S." (Sumitomo Chemicals
President HASEGAWA). There was also the view that he very skillfully side-
stepped difficult problems (like the Taiwan question) (Komatsu Works President
KAWAI). There was also the view: "It was a good thing for him to visit Japan
and also for us to come into direct contact with him. He will probably come
to understand what kind of a country Japan is, with this." (Sony President
MORITA). The Mainichi's conclusion from these comments are that business
leaders have not yet completely wiped out their "dissatisfaction" and
"anxiety," and it seems undeniable that there still continues to remain the

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"anxiety," and it seems undeniable that there still continues to remain the
residents have not yet completely wiped out their "disastrosaction" and
MORITTA). The Mainichi's conclusion from these comments are that business
understand what kind of a country Japan is, with this." (Sony President
andiao for na to come into direct contact with him. He will probably come
KAWAI). There was also the view: "It was a good thing for him to visit Japan
stepped difficult problems (like the Taiwan question) (Komatsu Wurke President
President HASEGAWA). There was also the view that he very skillfully side-
completely diabol Japan's sense of distinction in the U.S." (Sumitomo Chemicals
"pua very smooth explanations and an honor-atudent way of thinking can
dent ANSAI), put on the other hand, there were voices which doubted whether
were favorably impressed by his appealing with confidence (Tokyo Gas Presi-
and that the U.S. will not take any action about it. There were some, who
it was made clear that the status quo will be maintained regarding Taiwan,
the view that he "be endorsed our way of thinking to date," implying that
relations will not change." On the China and Taiwan question, there was
Security Treaty, and it was good that it was made clear that U.S.-Japan
that "I felt relieved at his emphasizing the need of the U.S.-Japan
that..." Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President MAGANO noted
put that is properly not all, and there must be something hidden behind
Mainichi report, seems to be that he is "a brilliant honor student,"
him and the staff with him. The General conference, according to the
the business leaders who met with Specialist Vaziatant KISSINGER formed of
The Mainichi, on the inside page, carried a sum-up of the impressions
Businessmen's Conference to start on the 12th.

It seems that business leaders are more worried about the U.S.-Japan
in the smoke-screen PR ads by this "master of the art of becoming invisible."

the uneasiness that whether the NIXON Administration's eyes which are **seen**
turned toward Europe can really be brought around to Japan, and **that** the
fear that U.S. foreign policies may be pushed without its really under-
standing Japan.

All papers carried reports, some with photographs, on Special
Assistant KISSINGER's visiting the National Museum in Ueno late **his**
yesterday afternoon, on inside pages.

(KH)

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(KH)

beatendsy afternoon, on inside pages.

Vassatant KISSINGER's visiting the National Museum in Ueno late JKN

VII papers carried reports, some with photographs, on 2 specialist

atending Japan.

fear that U.S. foreign policies may be blazed without its resently under-
taken toward Europe can really be brought around to Japan, and JKN the
the messiness that whether the NIXON Administration's eyea which are JKN

Japanese Language Press Coverage of KISSINGER Visit to Japan
Evening editions, June 10, 1972

All Japanese-language papers (the Nihon Keizai, Tokyo Shimbun, Asahi, Sankei, Yomiuri and Mainichi) frontpage, with photographs, Special Assistant KISSINGER's starting his series of talks with Japanese leaders of various circles, the full translations of which are as follows:

The Nihon Keizai's **EXHIBIT** caption read: "Consultations with Leaders of Economic Circles First; Special Assistant KISSINGER; Centering on "China", Etc." The report said:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who arrived in Japan at the invitation of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council (Representative Caretaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWASA), held talks with the members of the said Consultative Council from twelve, noon, on the 10th, in Tamaniwa-no-ma Hall, in Hotel Okura, Akasaka, Tokyo.

After Representative Caretaker IWASA expressed gratitude to Special Assistant KISSINGER for visiting Japan, representing the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, they immediately started consultations. They are expected to exchange views broadly, on various questions between Japan and the U.S., toward which the economic circles are showing deep interest, such as the outlook for Sino-U.S. relations following President NIXON's visit to China, the U.S.-Taiwan relations, and the Vietnam war.

The talks were attended by Representative Caretaker IWASA, Kogoro UEMURA (Keidanren - Federation of Economic Organizations), Shigeo NAGANO (Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President), Kazutaka KIKAWADA (Keizai Doyukai - Japan Committee for Economic Co-operation - Representative Director) and about 40 leading persons in Japan.

from Japan's economic circles. !

Special Assistant KISSINGER is scheduled to visit the National Museum in Ueno, from sometime past 4:00 p.m., then attend a joint reception to be given by the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council and the U.S. Embassy in Japan, from 5:30 p.m., and from 7:00 p.m., have talks with Prime Minister SATO, for about two hours, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, having dinner together.

The Tokyo Shimbun's report, with the *wuxik* caption reading "Talks with Leaders of Economic Circles, First; Special Assistant KISSINGER Starts Activities," reported as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who arrived in Japan on the night of the 9th, started to digest his series of "Tokyo talks," which are tightly packed for the three days, up to the 12th, from the morning of the 10th. The said Special Assistant, first of all, held talks with the members of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council (Representative Caretaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWASA), which made the arrangements for his visit to Japan this time, for about three hours, starting from some time past 11:00 a.m. on the 10th, at Hotel Okura, in Akasaka, Tokyo.

After this, he will attend a reception in his honor, to be given jointly by the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council and U.S. Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL, at the same Hotel. Next, he will call on Prime Minister SATO at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, having at 7:00 p.m., and will hold the talks with Prime Minister SATO, which are thought to be the most important of the talks this time.

The talks between Special Assistant KISSINGER and the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Committee that day were attended by many influential leaders of the economic circles besides Representative Caretaker IWASA, such

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Leaders of the economic circlesalusdes Representative Caresaker IWA2A, auch
Economic Conaitative Committee that day were attended by many influential
The tsuka MM between 2pecist Vaaiatsnt KISSIMGER and the U.2.-Japan
the most important of the tsuka this time.

and will hold the tsuka with Prime Minister SATO, which are thought to be
SATO at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, KUNIKAWA at 7:00 b.m.,
to Japan IMGER201, at the same Hotel. Next, he will call on Prime Minister
Jointly by the U.2.-Japan Economic Conaitative Comcilt and U.2. Empasaasor
mments for his visit to Japan this time, for spont three honne, starting from
Caretsaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWA2A), which made the arrange-
ments of the U.2.-Japan Economic Conaitative Comcilt (Representative
of the 10th. The said 2pecist Vaaiatsnt, first of all, held tsuka with the
which are tightly backed for the three days, up to the 15th, from the morning
on the night of the 3rd, started to digest his series of "Tokyo tsuka,"

U.2. Presidential 2pecist Vaaiatsnt KISSIMGER, who arrived in Japan
Activities," reported as follows:

Leaders of Economic Circles, First: 2pecist Vaaiatsnt KISSIMGER starts
The Tokyo Shimpaa's report, with the KUNIKAWA caption reading "Tsuka with
Residence, having dinner together.

Minister SATO, for spont two honne, at the Prime Minister's Official
in Japan, from 2:30 b.m., and from 7:00 b.m., have tsuka KUNIKAWA with Prime
Given by the U.2.-Japan Economic Conaitative Comcilt and the U.2. Empasaasor
in Ueno, from sometime last 4:00 b.m., then attend a joint reception to be
2pecist Vaaiatsnt KISSIMGER is scheduled to visit the National Museum
from Japan's economic circles. !

20th to 27th in Tokyo, 28th to 30th in Tokyo, 31st to 33rd in Tokyo, 34th to 36th in Tokyo, 37th to 39th in Tokyo, 40th to 42nd in Tokyo

as Keidanren Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Shigeo NAGANO (New Japan Steel Board Chairman) and Keizai Doyukai Representative Director Kazutaka KIKAWADA (Tokyo Electric Board Chairman).

The talks were centered on discussions concerning the re-adjustment of U.S.-Japan relations, in which ill feelings have arisen over the Sino-U.S. diplomacy going over Japan's head, and NIXON's new economic policies, since last year, and frank discussions were conducted on the building building of new U.S.-Japan co-operative & relations, in keeping with the age of multi-polarization.

It seems that the leaders of the economic circles sought explanations on the contents of the Sino-U.S. and the U.S.-Soviet summit talks, the outlook for the Vietnam war situation, and the basic strategy of NIXON diplomacy, after the big-power diplomatic round. They also seem to have exchanged views on the roles of Japan and the U.S. in the extremely fluid Asian situation.

It is surmised that, toward this, Special Assistant KISSINGER said
sounded out the business circles' expectations on post-SATO Japanese policies
toward China, the Soviet Union and Asia, and on measures for dissolving
U.S. economic tension which is escalating.

The Sankei report, though its caption read "Special Assistant KISSINGER Confers with Leaders of Economic Circles; On China and Vietnam Questions," was exactly the same in contents as the Tokyo Shimbun新闻断定 Nihon Keizai report.

The Asahi report, with the caption "Special & Assistant KISSINGER Confers First with Leaders of Economic Circles; Emphasizes Rectification of One-Sided Trade?; Asian Policy Also Subject Matter," reported as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who is visiting Japan

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U.2. Presidential Special Assistant KI22INGER, who is visiting Japan of One-Sided Trade? Asian Policy Vao Subject Matter," reported as follows: Conferes First with Leaders of Economic Circles; Embarrasses Rectification The AsahiShin report, with the caption "Special & Assistant KI22INGER report.

was exactly the same in contents as the Takahashi Kiyoshi Kikuchi Hideo Nippon Keizai Conferes with Leaders of Economic Circles; On China and Vietnam Questions," The Sankei report, though its caption read "Special Assistant KI22INGER U.2. economic tension which is existing.

toward China, the Soviet Union and Asia, and on measures for diastratingsondied out the business circles' expectations on boat-2ATO Japanese policies It is annuised that, toward this, Special Assistant KI22INGER was on the roles of Japan and the U.2. in the extremely fluid Asian situation. after the pig-power diplomatic round. They stao seem to have exchanged views Look for the Vietnam war situation, and the basic strategy of NIXON diplomacy, on the contents of the Sino-U.2. and the U.2.-Soviet summit talks, the out-it seems that the leaders of the economic circles sought explanations polarization.

new U.2.-Japan co-operative relations, in keeping with the age of multi-
fast bean, and frank discussions were conducted on the makiing building of
diplomacy going over Japan's head, and NIXON's new economic policies, since
U.2.-Japan relations, in which ill feelings have arisen over the Sino-U.2.

The talks were centered on discussions concerning the readjustment of
Representative Director Katsuya KIKAWADA (Tokyo Electric Board Chairman).
President Shigeo MAGANO (New Japan Steel Board Chairman) and Keisai
Dohkai
as Keidsunen Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
in Tokyo.

informally, in the form of having been invited by Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWASA, who is the Representative Caretaker of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, attended a discussion meeting with the said Council, held in the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" Hall in Hotel Okura, Akasaka, Tokyo, from 11:45 a.m. on the 19th 10th. He exchanged views with about 50 influential leaders of the economic circles, including IWASA, on U.S.-Japan economic relations, and on the world situation as a whole, standing on the results of the summits visits to China and the Soviet Union.

The conference that day was the first for the said Special Assistant after his arrival in Japan, and Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL also attended the meeting.

At the talks that day, the United States' Asian policy and U.S.-Japan economic relations, in which there are many problems, were also taken up. Although such pending issues as m controlling the exports of textiles to the U.S., and currency adjustment were settled last year, m the imbalance in Japan-U.S. trade is still continuing to increase steadily, while on the other hand, the U.S. Government, showing an increasing coloring of irritation, is taking countermeasures, such as investigations for the application of countervailing tariffs and on suspicion of dumping. It is also strongly desiring Japan's expansion of its imports. at the U.S.-Japan businessmen's conference to start from the 15th, and the U.S.-Japan trade consultations to be held in July, the focal question will be the rectification of such one-sided trade. It seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER also stressed that for U.S.-Japan trade to become stabilized on a long-term basis, the improvement early summits/of the present situation is necessary.

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early KOKKOMIKU of the present situation is necessary.

improvement

that for U.S.-Japan trade to become stabilized on a long-term basis, the one-sided trade. It seems that Specialist KISSINGER said stressed to be held in July, the focal question will be the rectification of such conference to start from the 12th, and the U.S.-Japan trade consultations desiring Japan's expansion of its imports. at the U.S.-Japan businessmen's counteracting tariffs and on ampicion of dumping. It is said strongly is taking countermeasures, such as investigations for the application of other hand, the U.S. Government, showing an increasing coloring of irritation, in Japan-U.S. trade is still continuing to increase steadily, while on the U.S., and currency adjustment were settled last year, the imbalance Although such bending issues as controlling the exports of textiles to economic relations, in which there are many problems, were said taken up. At the talks that day, the United States' Asian policy and U.S.-Japan the meeting.

after his arrival in Japan, and Vumpassador to Japan INGER2011 said attended

The conference that day was the first for the said Specialist Assistant

of the KOKKOMIKU visits to China and the Soviet Union.

residents of the economic circles, including IWAS, on U.S.-Japan economic

from 11:42 a.m. on the 1st of this month. He exchanged views with Spont 20 influential

Concili, held in the "Tsumiwa-no-Mas" Hotel Okura, Akausa, Tokyo.

Yoshisane IWAS, who is the Representative Careskaker of the U.S.-Japan

This meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by Tokyo Electric Power Board Chairman Kazutaka KIKAWADA, New Japan Steel Board Chairman Shigeo NAGANO, Keidanren Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, who are all sponsors of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, besides IWASA, and by such business leaders as Mitsuhiro Mitsui Bussan Trading Company Consultant Tatsuzo MINAKAMI, Mitsubishi Shoji Trading Company President Chujiro FUJINO, Japan Precision Industry President Hiroki IMASATO, Japan Industrial Bank Consultant Sohei NAKAYAMA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Board Chairman Fumihiko KONO, and Tokyo Shibaura Electric Company President Toshio DOKO.

The Asahi also reported on the frontpage that Special Assistant KISSINGER conferred with the U.S. Ambassador, reporting as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER walked to the U.S. Embassy in Japan, near Hotel Okura, together with Ambassador INGERSOLL, who came to fetch him at Hotel Okura, a little before 10:00 a.m. on the 10th. He heard explanations for about two hours concerning the situation in Japan, at the U.S. Embassy.

The Asahi also reported on the frontpage that a press conference will be held on the 12th. It said: "It has been decided that U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who is now visiting Japan, will hold a press conference for about one hour, at Hotel Okura, where he is staying, from 9x@ 2:30 p.m. on the 12th, after completing his series of talks with the leaders of political and economic circles, and this was announced on the 10th.

Legends of political and economic circles, and this was announced on the 10th.  
8:00 2:30 p.m. on the 15th, after completing his series of talks with the  
conference for spout one hom, at Hotel Okma, where he is staying, from  
Special Asatistant KISSINGER, who is now visiting Japan, will hold a press  
conference on the 15th. It said: "It has been decided that U.S. Presidentis!  
The Yasui sato reported on the frontpage that a press conference will  
in Japan, at the U.S. Empasay.

10th. He heard explanations for spout two homs concerning the situation
who came to fetch him at Hotel Okma, a little before 10:00 a.m. on the
Empasay in Japan, near Hotel Okma, together with Ampassador INGErSOnT,
U.S. Presidentis! Special Asatistant KISSINGER walked to the U.S.

Asatistant KISSINGER conferred with the U.S. Ampassador, reporting as follows:
The Yasui sato reported on the frontpage that Specialist KISSINGER

Emmikiko KONO, and Tokyo Shipua Electric Company President Toaio DOKO.

Consultant Sohei NAKAYAMA, Mitsuiya Heavily Industries Board Chairman
Japan Precisian Industry President Hiroki IMASATO, Japan Industrial Bank
MINAKAMI, Mitsuiya Shoji Trading Company President Chujiro FUJINO,

Japān Economic Consultative Council, presides IWAVA, and by such means

Japan Economic Consultative Council, presides IWAVA, and by such means
NAGANO, Keisakuu Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, who are all sponsors of the U.S. -
Power Board Chairman Kazutaka KIKAWADA, New Japan Steel Board Chairman Shigee

Power Board Chairman Kazutaka KIKAWADA, New Japan Steel Board Chairman Shigee
This meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by Tokyo Electric

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The Ō Yomiuri report, with the caption "Special Assistnat KISSINGER Holds Talks First with Leaders of Economic Circles; Easing of Friction and Widening of Scope of Defense," reported as follows:

U.S. **SPEAKER** Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who arrived in Japan on the night of the 9th, held talks with the influential leaders of economic circles, who are the members of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, from noon, on the 10th, at Hotel Okura, Akasaka, Tokyo. 47 business leaders, including Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWASA, who is the Representative Caretaker of the said Council, **KIXE** Keidanren Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Shigeo NAGANO, and Representative Director of Keizai Doyukai Kazutaka KIKAWADA attended the conference. Earnest exchange of views was held on the **FUJIFILM** fluid world situation and the way between the U.S. and Japan, accompanying this.

virtual

Especially from the fact that Special Assistant KISSINGER is the/promoter of NIXON Diplomacy, **IXON** the Japanese side showed strong interest in his explanations on the United States foreign policy, centering on its **NIXON** rapprochement with China and the Soviet Union.

Our country has been harboring a strong sense of distrust toward the U.S., due to its diplomacy going over Japan's head, such as the NIXON visit to China, and the surprise announcement of dollar-defense measures, ever since last summer. It was said that one of the main aims of Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan this time was to dissolve such distrust. It **IXON** seems that at the meeting that day, he explained the situation on the U.S. side, which forced it to take such surprise moves, and endeavored to win their understanding. Special Assistant KISSINGER is not an expert on economic affairs, but perhaps **IXON** because he was conscious of such sentiments of the economic circles toward the U.S., which had caused upheavals

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in our country, with its severe economic policies toward Japan, he responded
to questions not only on diplomatic matters but also on economic questions
with sincerity, for the improvement of U.S.-Japan relations.

Also, in view of the fact that our country's economy tends to be
swayed greatly by the direction of the U.S. diplomacy, as shown by the
sudden appearance of the landslide inclination toward China among our
country's industrial circles, touched off by the announcement of the
NIXON visit to China last July, there were many questions which were
aimed at probing the contents of the Sino-U.S. and U.S.-Soviet summit talks
held earlier. This is because, depending on how Sino-U.S. rapprochement
will develop in the future, Japan-China economic relations, and even the
economic situation in the Asia-Pacific region will change greatly. In
economic relations with the Soviet Union, too, the U.S. is showing enthusiasm
for resources development in the Soviet Union, and it is predicted that
U.S.-Japan-USSR co-operation will become necessary. It is certain that
Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized that the peaceful co-existence
policy among the U.S., China and the Soviet Union must be pushed
powerfully, even for the settling the Vietnam war. Besides the foregoing,
it seems that there were discussions on the defense question, too, centering
on the Asia-Pacific region.

Special Assistant KISSINGER will have talks with Prime Minister SATO,
from 7:00 p.m., at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, having dinner
together.

The Mainichi's frontpage report, with the caption "Special Assistant KISSINGER Holds Talks with Leaders of Business Circles; Centering on U.S.-Japan Economy", reported:

Japan Economy," reported:

KISSINGER holds talks with leaders of Business Circles; Centering on U.2.-
The Mainichi's frontpage report, with the caption "Special Assistant
together.

from 7:00 b.m., at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, having dinner
Special Assistant KISSINGER will have talks with Prime Minister SATO,
on the Asia-Pacific region.

it seems that there were discussions on the defense question, too, centering
powerfully, even for the setting the Vietnam war. Besides the foregoing,
Korea policy among the U.2., China and the Soviet Union must be brushed
Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized that the best result co-existence
U.2.-Japan-U22K co-operation will become necessary. It is certain that
for reasons development in the Soviet Union, and it is predicted that
economic relations with the Soviet Union, too, the U.2. is showing enthusiasm
economic situation in the KOREA Asian region will change greatly. In
will develop in the future, Japan-China economic relations, and even the
field earlier. This is possible, depending on how Sino-U.2. rapportement
aimed at improving the contents of the Sino-U.2. and U.2.-Soviet summit talks
NIXON-XINXINX visit to China last July, there were many questions which were
country's industrial circles, touched off by the announcement of the
androgen abberance of the sandalwood incantation toward China among our
swayed greatly by the direction of the U.2. diplomacy, as shown by the
Alao, in view of the fact that our country's economy tends to be
with sincerity, for the improvement of U.2.-Japan relations.

to questions not only on diplomatic matters but also on economic questions
in our country, with its severe economic policies toward Japan, he responded

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U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who arrived in Japan by a special plane, landing at Haneda at 10:30 p.m. on the 9th, started his activities for the re-adjustment of U.S.-Japan relations, from the morning of the 10th, with hardly any time to rest. First, from noon, on the 10th, he had talks with about 40 leading members of the economic circles, which included Representative Caretaker/of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, which had invited him, and sponsors of the Council, such as Keidanren Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Shigeno NAGANO (New Japan Steel Board Chairman), and Keizai Doyukai Representative Director Kazutaka KIKAWADA (Tokyo Electric Power Company Board Chairman). From the U.S. side, nine persons, including National Security Council EEE East Asian Department Director HOLDRIDGE, Economic Affairs Department Director HOMAT, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan INGEMEI INGERSOLL, attended.

Before the talks, Special Assistant KISSINGER exchanged greetings briefly with the members, and then had lunch with them. After this, the discussions started, views were exchanged on the U.S.-Japan economic problems and the problematical points concerning the Asian situation, following the Sino-U.S., and the U.S.-Soviet summit talks.

of approaching China,

The Japanese side explained the "landslide phenomenon,"/which has become conspicuous in the economic circles, and it seems that they clarified the business circles' ways of thinking toward the normalization of Japan-China relations. It is also thought that they emphasized that relations with the Soviet Union are becoming closer, in connection with resources development, while the U.S. side is thought to have sought the U.S. side's understanding and co-operation.

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development, which is thought to have sought the U.2. with the Soviet Union are becoming closer, in connection with resources relations. It is also thought that they are emphasized that relations are based on the normalisation of Japan-China coups. On the other hand, it seems that they classified the economic circles, and it seems that they classified the Japanese side explained the "Islandide phenomenon", which has become following the Second World War, and the U.2.-Soviet summit talks.

economic problems and the problematical points concerning the Vassan situation, this, the discussions started, views were exchanged on the U.2.-Japan greetings briefly with the mempers, and then had lunch with them. After Before the talks, Special Representative KISSINGER exchanged his message with the Soviet Union.

Economic Affairs Department Director HOMAT, and U.2. Ampasaasor to Japan National Security Council. East Asian Department Director HOLDRIDGE, Power Company Board Chairman). From the U.2. side, nine persons, including Keizai Doynski, Representative Director Kazutska KIKAWADA (Tokyo Electric Industry President Sugeno NAGANO (New Japan Steel Board Chairman), and such as Keidanren Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Consultative Council, which had invited him, and sponsors of the Council, circles, which included Representative Caretsken of the U.2.-Japan Economic Council.

On the 10th, he had talks with Spont 40 leading mempers of the economic morning of the Saturday 10th, with hardly any time to rest. First, from noon, his activities for the re-adjustment of U.2.-Japan relations, from the day a specialist plane, landing at Hameds at 10:30 p.m. on the 9th, started U.2. President's Special Representative KISSINGER, who arrived in Japan

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All papers reported, in their inside pages, the incident of handbills thrown at Special KISSINGER. The respective captions read: "Handbills Thrown at Special Assistant KISSINGER; Minzoku Faction Students" (Yomiuri); "Handbills Thrown at Special Assistant KISSINGER; Two Arrested" (Sankei); "Young Man Throws Handbills at KISSINGER, at Hotel Okura" (Tokyo Shimbun); "Pamphlets Thrown at Special Assistant KISSINGER; Two Men Arrested" (Nihon Keizai); "Handbills Thrown at Special Assistant KISSINGER; Two Men Arrested in Hotel" (Asahi). The Mainichi alone carried the story on the frontpage, with the caption: "Handbills Thrown at Special Assistant KISSINGER".

The reports said: (Yomiuri) -- Around 11:50 a.m. on the 10th, just as U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER was walking into the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" Hall from the 1st floor Lobby in Hotel Okura, at 3, Aoicho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, two young men suddenly rushed up to him and threw a bundle of about 300 handbills, which they had with them, at the Special Assistant. The members of the Akasaka Police Station, who were on guard duty, arrested the two men on the spot, on charges of trespassing into buildings. There was no harm to Special Assistant KISSINGER. According to the investigations made by the said Police Station, they were found to be Shuichi NOMURA (22 years old), who is the Organization Department Chief of the Metropolitan Area Students' Co-operative Society, which is a lower-echelon organ of the National Students' Co-operative Society, affiliated with the right-wing, and Mamoru KISHIKAWA (23 years old), also of the same Society. The handbills contained writing, to the effect "Re-aggression and domination of Japan by American imperialism must not be permitted," in Japanese and English.

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Board. The handbill said "Re-aggression and control of Japan by American
IMPERIALISM, and the visit to Japan to lay the way to this, must
not be permitted," and bore the name of Japan Liberation National Front.
It is thought to be a protest action by some radical students.

Special Assistant KISSINGER had already passed, surrounded
by a large number of people, and he entered the conference room for his
talks with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, which was
and he was smiling all the while. The conference started as scheduled.

Nihon Keizai: U.S. Special Assistant KISSINGER, who is visiting Japan, attended a meeting with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council (Representative Caretaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoshizane IWASA), which was held in the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" in Hotel Okura, where he is staying, from 11:55 a.m. on the 10th. Just before he entered the room, two young men, who had slipped in among the press corps, threw some pamphlets at Special Assistant KISSINGER. There was no injury at all to the Special Assistant. The two immediately rushed outside, from the door, after they threw the pamphlets, but were immediately arrested. The pamphlets which they threw were written in both Japanese and English, and said: "Re-aggression against Japan by American Imperialism Must Not Be Permitted." It also bore the name of the organization -- "The 1970's Transitional Period Committee, Toward Establishment of a Japan Liberation National Front." The economic consultations were held as scheduled.

Asahi: At around 11:45 a.m. on the 10th, just as U.S. Presidential
Special Assistant KISSINGER came near the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" in Hotel Okura,
in Akasaka, Tokyo, to attend the luncheon being given by the U.S.-Japan
Economic Consultative Council, two men, who, rushing out from the crowd of
people, threw a bunch of handbills, which with the thickness of about six inches

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people, threw a punch at pandpilla, and with the thickness of about 3mm
Economic Consultative Council, two men, KIMIK running out from the crowd of
in Aksaka, Tokyo, to attend the luncheon being given by the U.2.-Japan
Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER came near the "Tsamiswa-no-Ms" in Hotel Okura,
Yasui: At around 11:42 a.m. on the 10th, just as U.2. Presidental
National Front." The economic consultations were held as scheduled.
Transitional Period Committee, toward Etsuplament of a Japan Liberation
Permitted." It also pore the name of the organisation -- "The Taro's
"Re-aggression against Japan by American KIMIK Imperium! What Not Be
they KIMIK threw were written in both Japanese and English, and said:
threw the pamphlets, put were immediately arrested. The pamphlets which
Vassatant. The two immediately rushed outside, from the door, after they
at Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER. There was no injury at all to the Specialist
men, who had alibped in among the press corps, threw some KIMIK pamphlets
from 11:22 a.m. on the 10th. Just before he entered the room, two women
which was held in the "Tsamiswa-no-Ms" in Hotel Okura, where he is atsuing,
(Representative Canetaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman Yoazisane IWASA),
attended a meeting with the U.2.-Japan Economic Consultative Council
Nihon Keizai: U.2. Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER, who is visiting Japan,
and he was smiling all the while. The conference started as scheduled.
talk with the U.2.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, KIMIKXXIX
by a large number of people, and he entered the conference room for his
Specialist KISSINGER had already passed, announced
It is thought to be a KIMIKXXIX protest action by some radical students.
not be permitted," and pore the name of Japan Liberation National Front.
KIMIKXXIX imperium! and the visit to Japan to see the way to this, what
Board. The punchline said "Re-aggression and control of Japan by American

Sankei -- At around 11:45 a.m. on the 10th, just as U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER was about to turn a corner of the corridor, to attend the meeting with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, to be held in the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" Hall on the 1st floor of Hotel Okura, at No. 3, Aoi-cho, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, two young men these threw a bomb about 100 handbills, which they had hidden under their suit-jacket, at Special Assistant KISSINGER.

The two were arrested by plain-clothes policemen of the Metropolitan Police Board, who were on guard their duty, in the very act of trespassing into buildings.

who had been smiling,

The Special Assistant/momentarily looked alarmed, but he just looked back, and went into the conference room, looking as if nothing had happened.

The words "The re-aggression and control against Japan by American imperialism must not be permitted. Japan Liberation National Front." On the back-side of the handbill, the same thing was written in English. According to the investigation of the Akasaka Police Station, these two men are Mamoru KISHIKAWA (24 years old), who is a Minzoku Faction student affiliated with the National Students Co-operative Society, of 3-20-19, Jingumae, Shibuya=ku, Tokyo, and Shuichi NOMURA (22 years old), who belongs to the same group, and a sophomore at Chuo University's Law Department, and who lives at 3-28, Kichijoji Higashi-machi, Musashino City.

Tokyo Shimbun -- At around 11:50 p.m. on the 10th, there arose the incident of a young man throwing several ten handbills, which had printed words in English and Japanese, at Special Assistant KISSINGER, who was just on the point of entering the conference room in Hotel Okura, in Akasaka, Tokyo. This young man had slipped in with the press corps. The man was immediately arrested by the bodyguards assigned by the Metropolitan Police

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immediately arrested by the bodyguards assigned by the Metropolitan Police
Tokyo. This young man had alibbed in with the press corps. The man was
on the point of entering the conference room in Hotel Okura, in Aksa's,
words in English and Japanese, at Special Assistant KISSINGER, who was just
incident of a young man throwing several ten handpills, which had printed
Tokyo 2X Shimpmn -- At around 11:20 p.m. on the 10th, there arose the
lives at 3-58, Kichijoji Higashi-machi, Nasahino City.

same group, and a sophomore at Chuo University's Law Department, and who
Shinysa=ku, Tokyo, and Shuichi NOMURA (33 years old), who belongs to the
with the National Students Co-operative Society, of 3-30-19, Jingmuse,
Masanori KI2HIKAWA (54 years old), who is a Minzoku Faction student affiliated
to the investigation of the Aksa's Police Station, KENM these two men are
pack-side of the handpill, the same thing was written in English. According
imperialism must not be permitted. Japan Liberation National Front." On the
The words "the re-aggression and control against Japan by American
pack" and went into the conference room, looking as if nothing had happened.
The Special Assistant momentarily looked alarmed, but he just looked
who had been smiling,
Gakukai trespassing into buildings.

politan Police Board, who were on guard for him duty, in the very act of
The two were KIMIKEM arrested by plain-clothes policemen of the Metro-
Vasatant KISSINGER.

handpills, which they had hidden under their suit-jacket, at Special
Voi-cho, Aksa's, Minato-ku, Tokyo, two young men KIMIKEM threw at them a
be held in the "Tasunwa-no-Ma" Hall on the last floor of Hotel Okura, at No. 3,
attend the meeting with the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, to
Special Assistant KISSINGER was spont to turn a corner of the corridor, to
Sankei -- At around 11:42 s.m. on the 10th, just as U.S. Presidental

6 or 7 centimeters, at the Special Assistant. The hand handbills bore such words as "Smash Maneuvers by International Monopoly Financing from Sweeping over Japan." The handbills hit the bodyguards and scatterd on the floor. The Special Assistant stumbled momentarily, but passed on, without saying anything.

The men started to run off, but one was arrested by a policeman on duty, immediately on the spot, and the second man was chased by the police for about 100 meters, and was arrested near the entrance way to the hotel's banquet halls of the Hotel. The two men were both about 20 years old. The handbills were printed on one side in Japanese and in English on the other, and the name it gave was "The 1970's Transitional Period Committee Directed toward the Establishment of a Japan Liberation National Front."

The Mainichi -- Around 11:50 a.m. on the 10th, at Hotel Okura in Aoi-cho, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, just as U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER was about to enter the "Tamaniwa-no-Ma" on the 1st floor lobby in the Hotel, two young men approached the said Special Assistant to a point of abour five meters, and threw about 200 to 300 handbills at him. The two were immediately arrested, on the spot, on charges of trespassing into buildings and acts of violence.

The two were found to be Shuichi NOMURA (22), Metropolitan Area Students Co-operative Society Organization Department Chief, of 201, Meirin Gakusha, 3-28, Higashi-cho Kichijoji, Musashino City, (sophomore at Chuo University Law Department), and Mamoru KISHIKAWA (24), unemployed, of 3-20-19, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. According to police investigations, the Metropolitan Students Co-operative Society is a nationalist student organization, and a lower class echelon group of the National Students Co-operative Society. The handbills said: "Re-aggression and control of Japan by American imperialism must not be permitted" and "KISSINGER who talks about Japanese militarism should be denounced." The name of the organization given was "the 1970's Transitional Period Committee Directed toward Establishment of the Japan National Liberation Front."

(KH)