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The depiction of Imperial Japan, the empire’s doctrines, and how its ideology affected the foreign inhabitants of its colonies vary depending on which issues are examined. Korea’s place within Imperial Japan was significant, as were the doctrines concerning education and religion that were implemented by the Japanese. The concepts of national identity and sovereignty are equally important in understanding the role that Korea assumed within the Japanese Empire. Understanding the position of Korea, and the subjugation of it’s people necessitates the examination of varying sources, therefore allowing an overview of the factors that shaped North East Asia from the beginning to the middle of the twentieth century. Comprehending the ideas of the Japanese is not strenuous, but requires some explanation concerning the affects they had upon the empire’s foreign subjects, predominately Korea. This essay will examine three texts concerning Imperial Japan and the relationship that existed between the Japanese and the subjugated Korean people. Within the essay I hope to illustrate the social and world issues that molded Japanese ideology, as well as the implications these had upon the Korean peninsula, and its people. Examining