Shibusawa Eiichi
Strategic Concepts & Mechanics
Primary Evidence
"“Summit Emotion Strategy Seven Battles.” “Summit” means “Envisioning a Vision.” It refers to Oda Nobunaga’s “Conquest with Weaponry,” Sakamoto Ryoma’s “Nation’s Renewal,” and Shibusawa Eiichi’s “Modernization of Japan.”"
"“Di” signifies “Geographical Advantage,” reminiscent of Shibusawa Eiichi, who built the foundation of capitalism in Japan using the new capital, Tokyo, as a base."
"“Jiang” refers to a “Superior General,” or excellent staff. It recalls Oda Nobunaga forming an army by selecting skillful individuals like Toyotomi Hideyoshi, combining old vassals and new recruits, and Shibusawa Eiichi who established the first corporation in Japan and gathered excellent talent."
"“Fa” symbolizes “System or Rule-making, Creating a mechanism for continuous victory,” modeled by Oda Nobunaga’s large army structure and Shibusawa Eiichi who organized a corporation, forming a capitalist economic system. Masayoshi Son clearly states, “I respect Shibusawa Eiichi, who laid the foundation of capitalism in Japan.”"
"From when he was a child until he created this “twenty-five character” board, it is noted that Son esteemed four individuals: Ninomiya Sontoku, Oda Nobunaga, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Shibusawa Eiichi."