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Bo Tao
Lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Chiba University and historian of modern Japan; author of Cooperative Evangelist: Kagawa Toyohiko and His World, 1888–1960 (University of Hawai’i Press, 2025).
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Jan 4, 2026
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Bo Tao, "Cooperative Evangelist: Kagawa Toyohiko and His World, 1888-1960" (U Hawaii Press, 2025)
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Bo Tao, a historian of modern Japan and lecturer at Chiba University, dives into the captivating life of Kagawa Toyohiko, hailed as the 'Saint Francis' of Japan. They discuss Kagawa's street preaching and social reform efforts while examining his complex wartime decisions that conflicted with his pacifist image. Tao shares insights from his extensive archival research, revealing Kagawa's collaboration with the Japanese government and his dual role in promoting peace yet supporting nationalism. This rich narrative challenges perceptions of Kagawa's legacy.
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