Episode 532 - Cash Rules Everything Around Me
History of Japan
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Japan's Meiji Transformation: Tradition vs. Modernity
This chapter examines the political and cultural changes in Japan during the Meiji era, focusing on the military's influence and the clash between modernization and traditional values. It highlights the contributions of Fukuzawa Yukichi and explores how the government promoted Shinto alongside traditional arts to navigate the complexities of national identity amidst rising Westernization.
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