<p>In the early 20th century Japan sought to extend its relations around the world.  Texas made imminent sense.  A Japanese professor saw the Alamo as a perfect companion to one of ancient Japan’s most famous battles.  The Emperor saw Texas as a perfect place to relocate some of his brightest farmers.  Learn about the early connections between Japan and Texas in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>

In the early 20th century Japan sought to extend its relations around the world. Texas made imminent sense. A Japanese professor saw the Alamo as a perfect companion to one of ancient Japan’s most famous battles. The Emperor saw Texas as a perfect place to relocate some of his brightest farmers. Learn about the early connections between Japan and Texas in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.

<p>In the early 20th century Japan sought to extend its relations around the world. &nbsp;Texas made imminent sense. &nbsp;A Japanese professor saw the Alamo as a perfect companion to one of ancient Japan’s most famous battles. &nbsp;The Emperor saw Texas as a perfect place to relocate some of his brightest farmers. &nbsp;Learn about the early connections between Japan and Texas in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.</p>

Ep. 60:  Japanese Texas

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