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Episode 494 – His Master's Voice

History of Japan

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High Electricity Costs

  • Shibusawa Hideyo removed electric appliances from a model home due to high electricity costs.
  • He feared potential consumers would be deterred by the bills rather than intrigued by modern living.
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