The Flowering of Racial Spirit/A Magnificent Composition
A Magnificent Composition
It has been for a long time since the problem of war and culture was taken up. But now with the opening by Japan of a decisive battle against the United States of America and Great Britain, I think that the problem of culture has reached the time when it will truly be given a final solution.
We have believed in the significance and power of culture under whatever conditions; we will still continue to believe so hereafter. And I believe that the consummation of the pride of the Japanese race will be determined by the influence given upon the soaring up of the Japanese race by the power of culture. That will become a magnificent emotion for the fundamental power with which the Japanese race, as a great nation, will fight through this war to the end. If we continue to reflect upon culture the great task, with its magnificent composition, of our Fatherland, Japan; the culture itself also must develop a magnificent composition. I cannot think of any other way for the cultural men to offer themselves for the destiny of our Mother-country. That is the only resolution of the cultural men.