In the mid nineteenth century, Westernization spread to many countries, especially those in Asia. Fukuzawa Yukichi, a key figure in westernizing Japan, encourages individuals to embrace the Western ideas and culture. He believes that there are many benefits in allowing the Western culture into Japan and that it should not be pushed away. Since the old government in Japan was abolished, nothing prevents the Japanese people from accepting Westernization values. Yukichi believes that ridding Japan of the old government is was key step in civilizing Japan, however, other issues arose. Yukichi believes that Japan’s neighboring countries, China and Korea, are holding Japan back from progress. China and Korea refuse progression and are adamant about
