1. departure for the realization of a major political co-prosperity sphere
Umiyama and Nanjo's determination
Utsutsu Umiyama and Kazuma Nanjo set out to realize their grand vision of a Taisei Co-prosperity Sphere, both at home and abroad. They first worked closely with Sumitomo Corporation and other major trading companies in Japan, and then prepared to pursue negotiations with other countries in Asia and around the world. • UmiyamaUtsutsu: "In order to unite Asia as one, we must first build a firm foundation within Japan, and then look outward." • Kazuma Nanjo: "Working with Sumitomo Corporation and other domestic companies, we will first create a strong economic bloc to save Japan. That is the starting point for a grand political co-prosperity sphere." Nanjo had already rethought his strategy several times, and had already made plans to proceed with the expansion of the economic zone centered on the Zipangcoin. Together with Umiyama, they were determined to take the first step toward this end.
2. Strengthening Cooperation with Sumitomo Corporation
Collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation Sumitomo Corporation was one of the three largest trading companies in Japan and had a strong influence. Umiyama and Nanjo first met with Sumitomo Corporation and its executives to explain their vision of a Taisei Kyosei-Zen (Great Political Co-prosperity Sphere) and to solicit their cooperation. Sumitomo Corporation, as a trading company with a strong influence on Asian economies, also became interested in promoting the Zipangcoin and the realization of an Asian co-prosperity sphere. • Umiyamag Utsutsu: "If Sumitomo Corporation cooperates with us, we will be able to stand at the center of the Asian economy. And we can build a new economic zone based on the Zipangcoin." Sumitomo Corporation's management showed strong interest in the potential and impact of the Zipangcoin on Asia as a whole, and endorsed the concept of a major political co-prosperity zone. This marked the beginning of a strong partnership with Sumitomo Corporation. • Sumitomo Corporation executives: "The combined forces of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co. and Sumitomo Corporation will give us the power to economically dominate the whole of Asia. It is only natural that we agree and cooperate with this vision."
3. Negotiations abroad and a solid hand
Negotiations with Asian countries It was not enough for Nanjo and Umiyama to promote collaboration domestically; they began negotiations with Asian countries in earnest. In particular, they made contact with countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, calling for the introduction of the Zipangcoin and their participation as members of their economic blocs. Recognizing the stability of the Zipangcoin and its potential to strengthen their economic independence, the Asian countries gradually began to decide to join. • Government of Indonesia: "We are interested in the stability of the Zipangcoins and the potential of the economic zone that Japan is proposing. We intend to be a part of it and will spare no effort to cooperate." "Our negotiations with the Asian countries have been steadily successful. Negotiations with Asian countries steadily yielded results, and step by step progress was being made toward the realization of a major political co-prosperity sphere.
4. Expansion of Economic Sphere and Influence
Certainty of a firm hand Through negotiations with Asian countries, Nanjo and Umiyama began to realize the expansion of an economic zone based on the Zipangcoin. With Japan and the Asian countries becoming economically linked, preparations were being made for the realization of a major political co-prosperity sphere. • Nanjo Kazuma: "All the efforts we have made so far are beginning to bear fruit. If Asia as a whole can buy into this vision and strengthen economic ties, Japan can once again become the center of the world's economy." • Utsutsu Umiyama: "Through the Zipangcoin, we can not only revive Japan's economic power, but also lift the power of Asia as a whole. This is the future we have been striving for."
5. The Power to Connect
New Vision and Cooperation The vision of the Taisei-Yu-kyo-Prosperity Sphere was not merely a vision to create an economic zone, but also to strengthen political and cultural ties between Japan and Asia. Nanjo and Umiyama felt that in order to realize this new economic zone, it was necessary to connect the hearts and minds of the people and raise their awareness to grow together. • UmiyamaUtsutsu: "We need not only economic partnership, but also the idea of Asia as a whole growing together and prospering together. If we realize this vision, we can show a new path for the global economic order."