History of Japan

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Episode 176 - Red Star Over Tokyo, Episode 1 Jan 07, 2017

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Today, we'll turn our attention to a set of ideas that will ultimately fall flat on their face in Japan (and most other places): Marxism. How did the hard left come to Japan? And before that, what even is Marxism?

Episode 175 - The Great Commoner Dec 10, 2016

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This week, it's time for Japan's first party politician: Hara Takashi. Was he a populist hero or a wannabe elite? And in the end, does that even really matter?

Episode 174 - All The World's A Stage Dec 03, 2016

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This week, we explore the history of one of Japan's most popular art forms: kabuki theater. Major themes include prostitution, Tokugawa era morality laws, stagecraft, prostitution, and the superiority of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine over The Next Generation.

Episode 173 - The Maelstrom, Part 11 Nov 19, 2016

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Today, we'll wrap up our look at the Russo-Japanese War with some thoughts on its long term consequences. How much of an impact can a war that lasted for a year and a half really have?

Episode 172 - The Maelstrom, Part 10 Nov 15, 2016

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Apologies for the technical delay! Today, we'll watch Russia descend into chaos, and take a look at the peace negotiations that result as both sides realize they can't keep this war up.

Episode 171 - The Maelstrom, Part 9 Nov 10, 2016

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It's time for the Imperial Japanese Navy to bail out the Imperial Japanese Army. But first, let's enjoy the Russian Baltic Fleet's Party Cruise to the Pacific!

Episode 170 - The Maelstrom, Part 8 Oct 29, 2016

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In the last major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, two great powers enter and...two great powers leave? Wait, I'm confused. How are the Japanese winning every battle and still not winning the war?

Episode 169 - The Maelstrom, Part 7 Oct 22, 2016

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The Russians retreat, the Japanese advance, the losses pile up. Things are starting to get a bit worrisome for the Japanese army; could they potentially win every battle and still lose the war?

Episode 168 - The Maelstrom, Part 6 Oct 15, 2016

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This week: the Port Arthur campaign, from start to finish. Wasn't this supposed to be a cakewalk?

Episode 167 - The Maelstrom, Part 5 Oct 07, 2016

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The war rages on as the Japanese land in Port Arthur and press the attack, and Oyama Iwao advances north. The Russians will attempt to make a stand as divisions open up in their leadership.

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