Masanori Mizuma: The Voice of Primary Source History
ive to post-war censorship, offering Western readers an unfiltered look at the GHQ occupation, the Annexation of Korea, and the complex realities of 20th-century geopolitics.
Mizuma currently operates the independent Jokou TV archives in Tokyo, where he continues to analyze newly discovered primary sources daily.
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“History is not a matter of opinion; it is a matter of evidence.”
Masanori Mizuma is a renowned Japanese investigative journalist and historical researcher with over 40 years of experience in the archives of modern Asian history. Born in Hokkaido in 1950, Mizuma’s career has been defined by a singular mission: to uncover the primary source documents—photographs, telegrams, and official records—that have been omitted from mainstream historical narratives.
The “At a Glance” MethodMizuma is the pioneer of the Hitome-de-wakaru (Clear at a Glance) research style. By prioritizing visual evidence over political rhetoric, his work allows the reader to see the truth of the past with their own eyes. His best-selling series, published by the prestigious PHP Institute in Japan, has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and is a cornerstone of Japanese conservative thought.
A Global MissionThrough Mizuma Press, this vital research is being translated into English for the first time. Mizuma’s work provides a necessary counter-perspective to post-war censorship, offering Western readers an unfiltered look at the GHQ occupation, the Annexation of Korea, and the complex realities of 20th-century geopolitics.
Mizuma currently operates the independent Jokou TV archives in Tokyo, where he continues to analyze newly discovered primary sources daily.