Plucking the Thorn.

The article focuses on the success of Japan against the alteration efforts of the U.S. It states that the 56th birthday celebration of Japan Emperor Hirohito is considered to demonstrate Japan's victory from efforts of changing it into a national character. It says that after General Douglas MacArthur banned the samurai sports and kendo, Japanese had already been using bamboo swords and steel helmets. It adds that the regeneration of Japan is presented in the publication of the book "I-58."