Saigo Takamori Explained. Part 2 - Satsuma-Choshu Alliance and the Fall of the Shogunate

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Japan Explained

Stray Toki

29 episodes

8 months ago

Discover Japanese culture, history, food, crafts, architecture, people and more one topic at a time. Made by a former tour guide tired of old myths overstaying their welcome. More info: https://japanexplained.com/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support YouTube: coming soon! Cover design: @justlavi

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Saigo Takamori Explained. Part 2 - Satsuma-Choshu Alliance and the Fall of the Shogunate

Japan Explained

51 minutes

1 year ago

Saigo Takamori Explained. Part 2 - Satsuma-Choshu Alliance and the Fall of the Shogunate

Saigo has returned from exile, and in Kyoto his lord, Hisamistu, fights daily with Hitoshubashi Keiki. How did Japan get into this mess, and how can it be saved? Let's take a step-by-step look at the Forbiden Gate incident, the SatCho alliance, the abdication of the last Shogun, the Battle of Toba'Fushimi and finally the arrival of the Meiji era. Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support More info on https://japanexplained.com/saigo-takamori/ Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-explained/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy