Preface

However, it has become apparent that many articles and books introducing the history and culture of other countries lack a unique historical perspective. It is not a problem to fail to analyze history while understanding it, but when this becomes a method of teaching, it is easy to overlook many issues that may seem unimportant but are actually at the core of the matter. As a result, the speaker may be careless, and the listener becomes more confused, leading to a distortion of historical truth. For instance, one should not blame Emperor Taiho for the ultimate failure of the Kenmu Restoration, nor should one hastily conclude that Takeda Shingen did not value firearms simply because his cavalry suffered a great defeat against Oda's gunmen at Nagashino. History is not as simple as we might imagine.

Players of the Super Nintendo are likely familiar with this topic. Do you remember the RPG titled "Dreams of the Like"? The story revolves around the premise that Oda Nobunaga did not perish at Honno-ji; instead, he entrusted the unification of Japan to Toyotomi Hideyoshi while he sought opportunities to conquer the world. In the drama, Nobunaga's character is quite prominent, as he never pays for meals or accommodations... It truly is a joke. Hideyoshi, who has already unified Japan, cannot even extend his influence to China or Korea, so what gives Nobunaga, a mere figurehead, the audacity to attempt to conquer the so-called world? The Japanese often like to embellish their relatively short history of just over a thousand years with layers of glorification, indulging themselves while simultaneously inflating their own egos, and engaging in cultural invasion while entertaining others. Such intentions are condemnable!

However, the issue lies in the fact that many friends who are enamored with Japanese games have also developed a fascination for Japanese history and culture. At least for myself and many players around me, including the exceedingly unattractive yet self-proclaimed beautiful youth Amakusa, this is the case. In truth, having an appreciation for the history and culture of another country is not a bad thing; otherwise, the enthusiasm for foreign languages would not exist. Those who emit a laugh as bizarre as Amakusa's are certainly not traitors. In contrast to the likes of _图_书, it is rather the group that is determined to study for the TOEFL with extreme dedication that carries a more treasonous air. The crux of the problem is that every thoughtful individual should possess their own historical perspective, just as they should have their own worldview and outlook on life. While I do not expect all my friends to adhere to this ideology or that ideology, it is essential that their perspective is their own and complete. Only then, when they develop an interest in the history of another country, will they not be led astray. For instance, enthusiasts of Japanese games and subsequently Japanese history and culture may freely speak in terms of "アhttps://m.hetushu.comcomイウエオ", and while they may not call the beginning "START" but rather "スタート", they must never say "We Japanese" or "The Diaoyu Islands are certainly Japanese" and so forth— for that would be truly toxic!

Thus, I have written this article for the players. I hope that everyone will not only regard it as reference material for the game background, but also not merely read it for the sake of broadening their knowledge. If you have any thoughts or if your views differ from mine, I welcome you to correspond for discussion. If you truly have a valid point, I am willing to treat you to a fine drink—of course, you will cover the cost of the drinks.