in the latter Era of meiji, large numbers of asian students came to see japan. japan was the star of hope for them as it was the model of rapid modernization. however, after 10 years, the students were disappointed by japan as aimed to be a member of european and american great powers rather than being a member of asian.
japanese people were informed of the "End of the war" by emperor showa's announcement though radio at noon of 15 august 1945. while many japanese people felt sad and exhausted, some people in asia started to move for the independence as they found it a chance to be liberated from colonial rule.
japanese ministry of int. trade and ind. (MITI) asked G. Hozumi, president of ASCA and AOTS to propose a new economic cooperation program acceptable to asian countries. In 1971, G. Hozumi visited thailand to hear opinions of ABK alumni members and many parties concerned in thailand