"The Imperial Rayon Company corruption scandal (popularly known as the Teijin Incident) was Japan's most notable interwar political bribery case. Compared to numerous Japanese corruption cases of the past century, the Teijin affair not only stands out as the most sensational of the pre-1945 era but also the most important - perhaps because more than any other case, it has left an indelible mark on the public mind. Nevertheless, Japanese and foreign...