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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 1H 21M

The Gaslight Ep.5: Postwar democracy in Japan (book pt.2, series pt.3)

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This episode continues to highlight Yamamoto Akihiro's 2021 book Postwar Democracy: The Thought and Culture that Made Modern Japan, looking at the second half of the book. Branching out from the book, I discuss especially the meanings and fate of "democracy," the role of the New Left, and the Left/Right political dichotomy in general. What is the future of democracy in Japan?

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