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Episode 611 - The Final Frontier, Part 7

Podcast: History of Japan
Published: Jan 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 2072
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Summary

This week: some reflections on the hollow nature of Manchurian "independence", and on what kept the state going if so few of its own residents believed in its promises. Show notes here .