Episode 124 - The Fall of the Samurai, Part 8
History of Japan
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Tensions and Transformations
The chapter explores the anti-foreign sentiments within the Shishi group in Japan, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who embraced foreign ideas like Fukuzawa Yukichi. It focuses on the pivotal encounter between Sakamoto and Katsu Kaishu, highlighting the transformative moment when Sakamoto shifted towards accepting western influences to protect Japan.
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