By Kris Kosaka

Even some dedicated Japanophiles are unaware of an important international espionage ring that operated in Tokyo before and during World War II.

“Target Tokyo: The Story of the Sorge Spy Ring” by Gordon W. Prange is an exciting introduction to this complicated chapter in Asia’s history. Richard Sorge, a half-Russian German national, led the international ring to protect Communism from the growing power of Imperial Japan. Sorge and his ring meticulously collected information and conveyed analysis to Moscow in the years leading up to the war, and later advised Stalin during crucial battles. Read more

Source: The Japan Times