The Yamato Dynasty: The Secret History of Japan's Imperial Family

The Yamato Dynasty is a comprehensive and authoritative biography of Japan's imperial family, spanning from Emperor Meiji in 1852 to the present day.

This book uncovers the hidden assets and looting operation during World War II, known as Kin No Yuri ("Golden Lily"), which systematically removed billions of dollars' worth of gold, platinum, diamonds, art, religious artifacts, and other treasures from occupied countries.

The Seagraves reveal the full scale of this operation and its fate after 1945, as well as other secrets of the family's long reign, such as the police state resulting from the Meiji restoration, the greed that forced hundreds of thousands of working-class girls into prostitution, and how money became the state religion of Japan.

The book also explores how Japan has transformed itself since World War II, despite its "official" financial status being so dismal it seemed the nation might never recover from bankruptcy and devastation.

Today, Japan is one of the world's richest nations.

This comprehensive and engaging biography provides a unique insight into the history of Japan and its imperial family, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Japanese culture and politics.