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The Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister

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The Turbulence of 1932 Tokyo

This chapter explores a dramatic shift in Charlie Chaplin's plans that saves his life amidst a political assassination plot in Japan. It dives into the mind of Lieutenant Mikami Taku, a hardline nationalist, as he prepares for a violent revolt against the government, leading to significant implications for Japan's political landscape.

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