Episode 25 - The Shadow Shogun

History of Japan

English - October 06, 2013 11:00 - 28 minutes - 11.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 597 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 24 - In Buddha's Name: The Rise and Fall of the Ikko Ikki, Part 2

Next Episode: Episode 26 - The History of Manga

This week we will be discussing the great political wheeler and dealer of modern Japanese politics: Tanaka Kakuei. We will trace the rise of this man of the people, the heights of his power, and his eventual fall from grace, as well as discussing his political legacy. Also, there will be bizarre assassination plots involving yakuza and revenge-minded porno actors. Should be a good time.