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Japanese Modernity Podcast

Christopher Gerteis

A forum about modern and contemporary Japan. japanesemodernity.substack.com

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Japanese Modernity podcast (5): Stability and...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2025/10/31

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 9’s pacifist identity and the U.S.–Japan alliance, the show uses Okinawa as a recurring stress test where constitutional ideals meet geopolitical reality. It traces the rise of bureaucratic stewardship and LDP dominance, showing how electoral reforms reshaped tactics without uprooting power. You’ll hear

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Japanese Modernity podcast (4): Beyond the Middle...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2025/10/17

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 ninety percent of the population self-identifies as such, tracing how this narrative of class homogeneity was established through surveys, media, and government policy, often intertwined with the discourse of Japanese uniqueness (Nihonjinron). Significant focus is placed on the gendered architecture of

17:34

Japanese Modernity podcast (3): Rise and Fall of the...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2025/07/25

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 Mondly: Mondly by Pearson - speak a new language fluently fast. Explore language learning exercises for reading, listening, writing and speaking, enhanced with a dictionary, verb conjugator and state-of-the-art speech recognition technology - you’ll feel like having your own tutor in your pocket! This is a

13:22

Japanese Modernity podcast (2): From Rickshaw pullers...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2025/07/18

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 a new language fluently fast. Explore language learning exercises for reading, listening, writing and speaking, enhanced with a dictionary, verb conjugator and state-of-the-art speech recognition technology - you’ll feel like having your own tutor in your pocket! This is a public episode. If you would

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Japanese Modernity podcast (1): Meiji Industrialization

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2025/02/01

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 modern Japan, from the Meiji era's industrialization to the nation's emergence on the global stage.Join us as we uncover the stories, decisions, and innovations that defined this remarkable evolution, with insights from leading historians and scholars. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student, or

8:39

Deep Dive podcast (6): Japan's Crisis of Empty Homes

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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 future. The AI-generated podcast is based on: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit japanesemodernity.substack.com

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Deep Dive podcast (5): Exploring Shinto

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/11/29

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 artifacts, uncovering the layers of this fascinating belief system.Join us as we examine what makes Shinto unique, including its absence of a single sacred text like the Bible, and discover the cultural and historical significance behind its practices and sacred spaces. This is an episode for anyone curious

19:16

Deep Dive podcast (4): Selective Memory and Strategic...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/11/04

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 textbooks and museum exhibits. The podcast delves into lesser-known areas of historical narratives, highlighting how this approach can lead to surprising discoveries and insights. It encourages listeners to take a critical perspective by questioning established historical narratives, portraying history as a

17:57

Deep Dive podcast (3): Rebel Youth — The Struggle for...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/10/20

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 future. The podcast aims to reflect on the generational dynamics of political activism, questioning what contemporary societies can learn from these movements’ successes and failures in shaping future values.The AI-generated discussion is based on Christopher Gerteis’ Mobilizing Japanese Youth: The Cold War

14:10

Deep Dive podcast (2): Revolution from the Screen —...

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/10/06

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 to women's equality gradually gave way to conservative gender norms that prioritized male workers' interests and diminished the role of women within the labor movement. The AI-generated discussion is based on Christopher Gerteis’ book Gender Struggles: Wage-Earning Women and Male-Dominated Unions in

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Deep Dive podcast (1): The Maria Luz Incident in Context

Japanese Modernity Podcast ·

2024/10/04

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 emancipation and Japan’s evolving legal frameworks. The focus of this discussion is Bill Mihalopoulos’s recent article, “Liberty, the Maria Luz Incident, and the Liminal Legal Status of Chinese Indentured Labourers and Japanese Licensed Prostitutes” published in the journal Past & Present, 19 August 2024. The

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