<p>In part 2 of our lecture series on the "public sphere" in Japan, we look at the Meiji Era Freedom and Popular Rights Movement, the popular embrace of democracy, and the grassroots push for a liberal constitution. Our study is guided by Japanese historian Irokawa Daikichi -- the E.P. Thompson of Japan -- and his pioneering study of popular consciousness in Meiji.</p>

In part 2 of our lecture series on the "public sphere" in Japan, we look at the Meiji Era Freedom and Popular Rights Movement, the popular embrace of democracy, and the grassroots push for a liberal constitution. Our study is guided by Japanese historian Irokawa Daikichi -- the E.P. Thompson of Japan -- and his pioneering study of popular consciousness in Meiji.

The Gaslight Ep.2: Irokawa Daikichi, Culture of the Meiji Period

<p>The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!</p>

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The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!

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The Gaslight Ep.2: Irokawa Daikichi, Culture of the Meiji Period

The Gaslight Ep.2: Irokawa Daikichi, Culture of the Meiji Period