Writing a paper about the different perspectives on Japanese Imperialism in the 1930s, such as the Koda-Ha vs Tosei-Ha viewpoints. But i need primary sources and I can't seem to come across any for my 2000 word paper. Any suggestions on what I could look at?
Japanese Imperialism 1894 - 1945 by William G Beasley
Japan and the Decline of the West in Asia by Richard Storry
If you can read Japanese "国防の本義と其強化の提唱" is probably the best primary source as the bible of Tosei-ha. For Kodo-ha, the best thing you can do might be tracking down Baron Sadao Araki, as he was very outspoken leader and charismatic figure to younger officers.
国防の本義と其強化の提唱
http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1455287
Sadao Araki (荒木貞夫)
https://www.garethjones.org/articles_far_east/interview_general_araki_sadao.htm
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