Fri, 25 October 2019
How do you talk about a movement without clear leaders? By breaking down its different levels. Plus, a look at how things came to a head between the Freedom and People's Rights Movement and the government. |
Fri, 18 October 2019
This week, we're starting a look at the Jiyu Minken Undo -- the Freedom and People's Rights Movement -- by talking a bit about its ideological origins as well as some of the movement's early leaders. |
Fri, 11 October 2019
This week: the battle against the construction of a new international airport in Chiba prefecture. Who fought against the airport, why, and how did it all go so very wrong? |
Fri, 4 October 2019
This week, the crew of the Breskens is freed at last. Plus some final thoughts on Tokugawa diplomacy. |