Japanese Modernity Podcast
Christopher Gerteis
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S1E4 Japanese Modernity podcast (5): Stability and Disaffection in Postwar Politics
This episode dives into the “source code” of postwar Japanese politics—how a technocratic, conservative order has stayed remarkably stable since 1945, even amid public disaffection. Framed by Article…
Japanese Modernity podcast (4): Beyond the Middle Class Myth
This podcast explores the construction and subsequent unraveling of the “general middle-class society” myth in postwar Japan. It begins by questioning the analytic meaning of “middle class”when over…
S1E3 Japanese Modernity podcast (3): Rise and Fall of the Japanese Red Army
This episode examines the fascinating story behind the terrorist group Japanese Red Army (日本赤軍) and its unique connection to the People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).Sponsored by…
S1E2 Japanese Modernity podcast (2): From Rickshaw pullers to Delivery riders
This episode explores a compelling parallel between historical rickshaw pullers in colonial East Asia and contemporary delivery riders in the gig economy.Sponsored by Mondly:Mondly by Pearson - speak…
S1E1 Japanese Modernity podcast (1): Meiji Industrialization
Welcome to Japanese Modernity, the podcast that explores Japan's journey through transformative eras of social, economic, and cultural change. Each episode dives into pivotal moments that shaped…
Deep Dive podcast (6): Japan's Crisis of Empty Homes
This episode examines the context of Japan's so-called ‘Akiya Boom’. Vacant for decades, abandoned to the elements, Japan’s empty homes offer a troubling glimpse into Japan’s past, present, and…
Deep Dive podcast (5): Exploring Shinto
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Shinto, Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition. Together, we explore a rich collection of articles, historical records, and descriptions of shrines and…
Deep Dive podcast (4): Selective Memory and Strategic Forgetting — How Public Memory Shapes Historical Knowledge
This episode explores the dynamic and often overlooked aspects of historical memory. Discussion focuses on the importance of critical engagement with history beyond conventional sources like…
Deep Dive podcast (3): Rebel Youth — The Struggle for Identity in Postwar Japan
This episode explores the complex dynamics of youth activism in postwar Japan. It highlights how both the far left and far right sought to harness the energy of disaffected youth to shape Japan’s…
Deep Dive podcast (2): Revolution from the Screen — Labor, Gender, and Power in Postwar Japan
This episode delves into the complex relationship between labor unions, popular culture, and gender equality in Japan during the years following World War II. It explores how the initial commitment…
Deep Dive podcast (1): The Maria Luz Incident in Context
This discussion on the Google Deep Dive podcast delves into the legal, social, and political dynamics surrounding the Maria Luz Incident, unpacking how it intersected with global narratives of…
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Japanese Modernity Podcast has published 11 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in History, Society & Culture.
Japanese Modernity Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 14m.
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