The Gaslight
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The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!
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The podcast explores various aspects of Japanese history and society, with episodes featuring in-depth analyses of topics such as postwar democracy, the Meiji period, and the concept of the public sphere. For instance, Episode 3 discusses the 1946 Constitution of Japan through John Dower's work, while Episode 2 focuses on Irokawa Daikichi's studies on the culture of the Meiji period, showcasing grassroots movements for democracy.
The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!
This episode continues to highlight Yamamoto Akihiro’s 2021 book Postwar Democracy: The Thought and Culture that Made Modern Japan, looking at the second half of the book. Branching out from the book, I discuss especially the meanings and fate of “democracy,” the role of the New Left, and the Left/Right political dichotomy in general. What is the future of democracy in Japan?
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