Episode 34 - Japan and Okinawa, Part II
History of Japan
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The Impact of Japanization and Standardization of Culture on Okinawa
This chapter examines the consequences of a mass Japanization campaign on Okinawan customs following the islands' formal annexation, highlighting the suppression of regionalism and ethnic particularism in favor of a standardized national culture. It explores the dismantling of the Okinawan monarchy, the discouragement of regional dialects in favor of Tokyo dialect, and the replacement of local festivals with national practices.
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