both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to affect adversely; to have a negative influence (on)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
immigration; emigration; immigrant; emigrant
dispute; conflict; trouble; unrest; strife
to flare up; to burst into flames
Japan and the United States; Japanese-American
friction; discord; strife
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
clear; precise; definite; distinct
(United States of) America; USA; US
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
interest; rights; concession
leader (of an alliance); leading power
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
sense of duty (obligation)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
secret ceremony; ritual; sanctum sanctorum
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
case worker; case officer
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
to tower above; to stand out
series; sequence; keiretsu (group); conglomeration of businesses linked by cross-shareholdings; affiliated; subsidiary
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly