Kita Ikki was a Japanese nationalist and political thinker active in the early 20th century. He is best known for his ideas promoting a form of state socialism that emphasized national unity and the importance of a strong, centralized government. Kita believed that Japan should expand its influence in Asia and sought to create a new political order that would prioritize the welfare of the nation over individual interests. Kita's most notable work, An Outline Plan for the Reorganization of Japan, proposed radical reforms to address social and economic issues. His ideas influenced various nationalist movements in Japan, particularly during the rise of militarism in the 1930s. Despite his controversial views, Kita Ikki remains a significant figure in Japan's political history.