ABSTRACT
Grew's diplomatic style could best be described as "court diplomacy." During his time in Tokyo, he regularly invited Japanese dignitaries to dine at the U.S. Embassy, and in return he was invited by friends to banquets, funerals, and other social gatherings. Among those who appear in Grew's diaries are Makino Nobuaki, Kabayama Aisuke, Konoe Fumimaro, Matsudaira Tsuneo, Hirota Kōki, Yoshida Shigeru, Debuchi Katsuji, Shidehara Kijūrō, Shigemitsu Mamoru, and Nitobe Inazo. In addition, the admiralty and leading businessmen from the zaibatsu, such as Mitsui and Sumitomo, also maintained contacts with the U.S. ambassador.
