An inside document exploring the behind-the-scenes story of the nationalization that secured Japan's victory. - Title: Secret Struggle: Senkaku Nationalization - Author: Takeshi Sunohara - ISBN: 978-4-908100-19-5 - Price: 1600 yen (excluding tax) Shinchosha Bunko In September 2010, the collision between a Chinese fishing boat and Japanese Coast Guard vessels near the Senkaku Islands plunged Japan-China relations into uncontrollable chaos. Then, in April 2012, Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara declared his intention to "purchase the Senkaku Islands." "We don't care if it means war with China." Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the Democratic Party, horrified by the governor's words, steered the country towards nationalizing the islands. The movements of Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry officials, a "summit meeting" at the Prime Minister's Office... A gripping documentary that delves into the front lines of Japan's national security issues. Thank you for viewing.