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Scott Kikkawa's avatar

These posts have been great! They have possibly inspired a new novel set during the period in Honolulu with a character loosely based on two real-life policemen:Hans Kashiwabara and the brother of Steere Noda (his name escapes me). The narrative would take stylistic cues from Dashiell Hammett. Keep the posts coming!

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Christina Lee's avatar

Wow!: "In Taishō they saw themselves as able to have opinions about Japan and about the world. Taishō can’t be defined by its emperor. It can’t be defined by its politics."

Such a powerful article. Thank you Dr. Patterson! I am looking forward to reading more about the Taishō Democracy and art!

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