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Last time we spoke about Operation Chahar. In the turbulent year of 1935, tensions surged in North China as the Kwantung Army defied Tokyo's orders, encroaching deeper into Chahar province. This period was marked by widespread anti-Japanese sentiments, fueled by local revolts and the assassination of pro-Japanese figures, which infuriated Japanese authorities. On May 20, the Kwantung Army launched an offensive against a bandit group led by Sun Yungqin, seeking to exert control over the demilitarized regions established by earlier agreements. Their swift victory forced the resignation of local officials opposing Japanese interests. As chaos escalated, the Chinese government, under pressure to appease Japan, dismantled anti-Japanese factions and dismissed key leaders. The climax in this saga came with the signing of the He-Umezu Agreement, stripping China of authority in Hubei and Chahar, signaling Japan's increasing dominance and setting the stage for further exploitation of the region.   #150 The February 26 Incident Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. While this podcast is supposed to be given through the Chinese perspective, I apologize but yet again I need to jump over to the Japanese side. You see, a very pivotal moment during the Showa era would occur in the year of 1936. I think it's crucial to understand it, and the underlying issues of it, to better understand what we will be stuck in for the unforeseeable future, the Second Sino-Japanese War. I've briefly mentioned the two factions within the Japanese military at this time, but now I'd really like to jump into them, and a major incident that made them collide. In the aftermath of WW1, 2 prominent factions emerged during this tumultuous period: the Kodoha, or Imperial Way Faction, and the Toseiha, or Control Faction. Each faction represented distinct visions for Japan's future, deeply influencing the nation's course leading up to World War II. The Kodoha rose to prominence in the 1920s, driven by a fervent belief in Japan's divine destiny and its right to expand its imperial reach across Asia. This faction was characterized by its adherence to traditional Japanese values, rooted in the samurai ethos. They viewed the Emperor as the embodiment of Japan's spirit and sought to return to the moral foundations they believed had been eroded by “Western influence”. The Kodoha was often critical of the West, perceiving the encroachment of Western thought and culture as a threat to Japan's unique identity. Their ideology emphasized a robust military force, advocating for aggressive campaigns in regions like Manchuria and China to assert Japan's dominance. Contrasting sharply with the Kodoha, the Toseiha began to emerge as a more dominant political force in the late 1930s. The Toseiha embraced a pragmatic approach, advocating for a disciplined military that could engage effectively with the complexities of modern warfare. They recognized the importance of retaining some traditional values while also integrating Western military techniques. Rather than rejecting Western influence entirely, the Toseiha believed in adapting to global shifts to ensure Japan's strength and security. The Toseiha's moderation extended to their governance strategies, as they prioritized political stability and control over radical ideology. They saw this approach as crucial for creating a robust state capable of managing Japan's expansionist ambitions without provoking the backlash that Kodoha tactics elicited. Their more calculated approach to military expansion included securing partnerships and pursuing diplomatic solutions alongside military action, thereby presenting a less confrontational image to the world. Now after Manchuria was seized and Manchukuo was ushered in, many in the Japanese military saw a crisis emerge, that required a “showa restoration' to solve. Both factions aimed to create military dictatorships under the emperor. The Kodoha saw the USSR as the number one threat to Japan and advocated an invasion of them, aka the Hokushin-ron doctrine, but the Toseiha faction prioritized a national defense state built on the idea they must build Japans industrial capabilities to face multiple enemies in the future. What really separated the two, was the Kodoha sought to use a violent coup d'etat to make ends meet, whereas the Toseiha were unwilling to go so far. The Kodoha faction was made up mostly of junior and youthful officers, typically country boys as we would call them. These were young men whose families were not the blue bloods, farmer types. They viewed the dramatic changes of Japan in light of their own family experiences, many were impoverished by the dramatic changes. A very specific thing these Kodoha boys hated were the Zaibatsu. The Zaibatsu were large Japanese business conglomerates, primarily active from the Meiji period until WW2. They combined various industries, including banking, manufacturing, and trading. Prominent examples included Mitsubishi and Sumitomo. The reason they hated the Zaibatsu was because they believed they were influenced by western thought and that they super succeeded the authority of the emperor. More or less you can think of it as “we hate the fat cats who are really running things”.   Now the Toseiha faction were willing to work with the Zaibatsu to make Japan stronger. Basically they believed them to just be a necessary evil, you had to play ball to get things rolling. Random note, Hirohito's brother Prince Chichibu sympathized with the Kodoha faction and repeatedly counseled his brother that he should implement direct imperial rule even if it meant suspending the constitution, aka a show restoration. Hirohito believed his brother who was active in the IJA at the time was being radicalized. Now I cant go through the entire history of it, but this time period is known as the “government by assassination” period for Japan. Military leaders in the IJA, IJN and from within the Kodoha and Toseiha factions kept assassinating politicians and senior officers to push envelopes forward. Stating all of that, I now want to talk about the February 26th incident and I will add I am using a specific source, simply because it's my favorite. That is Herbert P Bix's Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan. In late 1934, several officers from the Imperial Way faction at the Army Cadet School were arrested for plotting a coup. Although there were no immediate repercussions, the following year, two of the same Kodoha officers, named Isobe Asaichi and Muranaka Takaji were arrested again for distributing a document accusing Toseiha faction officers, like Major General Nagata Tetsuzan, of previously drafting coup plans against the government. This time, the army's upper echelons responded firmly, condemning Isobe and Muranaka's accusations as acts of disloyalty, resulting in both officers losing their commissions. Meanwhile, other Imperial Way officers sought retaliation against Nagata, who was rumored to be planning a major purge to eliminate factionalism within the army. Tatsukichi Minobe was a Japanese statesman and scholar of constitutional law and in the 1930s he began a movement bringing up the very real issue with the Meiji constitution in relation to the role of the emperor. In August 1935, amid a populist movement denouncing Minobe's interpretation of the constitution, Lt colonel Aizawa Saburo from Kodoha faction entered Nagata's office and fatally attacked him with his katana. This marked a significant escalation in the military struggle over state reform and the push for increased military funding, which was intertwined with the movement against Minobe. Meanwhile anti- Prime Minister Okada factions within the army, continuing to use slogans like “kokutai clarification” and “denounce the organ theory,” intensified their attacks on the emperor's advisers and hereditary peers. Senior generals from the Kodoha faction arranged a public court-martial for Aizawa, held by the 1st Division, a group heavily populated by Kodoha officers based in Tokyo. When Aizawa's trial commenced on January 12, 1936, his defense team transformed it into an emotional condemnation of the Okada cabinet, the court entourage, and Minobe's constitutional theories. This strategy garnered support across the nation, even reaching unexpected places like the imperial palace, where Dowager Empress Teimei Kogo, a staunch rightist, expressed sympathy for Aizawa. However, before the trial could progress, a military mutiny disrupted proceedings in the capital. Shockwaves rippled through the army after Army Minister Hayashi dismissed Kodoha member General Mazaki from his position overseeing military education and ordered the transfer of the 1st Division to Manchuria, which ignited the largest army uprising in modern Japanese history. The uprising was orchestrated through a series of meetings held from February 18 to 22 by key individuals including Nishida, Yasuhide Kurihara, Teruzō Andō, Hisashi Kōno, Takaji Muranaka, and Asaichi Isobe. Their plan was relatively straightforward: the officers would assassinate the most prominent adversaries of the kokutai, seize control of the administrative center of the capital and the Imperial Palace, and present their demands, which included the dismissal of certain officials and the establishment of a new cabinet led by Mazaki. They did not establish long-term goals, believing that those should be determined by the Emperor. However, it is suspected that they were prepared to replace Hirohito with Prince Chichibu if necessary. The young Kodoha officers felt they had at least implicit support from several influential Imperial Japanese Army officers after making informal inquiries. This group included figures such as Araki, Minister of War Yoshiyuki Kawashima, Jinzaburō Mazaki, Tomoyuki Yamashita, Kanji Ishiwara, Shigeru Honjō, as well as their immediate superiors, Kōhei Kashii and Takeo Hori. Later, Kawashima's successor as Minister of War remarked that if all the officers who had endorsed the rebellion were forced to resign, there would not have been enough high-ranking officers left to replace them. To articulate their intentions and grievances, the young officers prepared a document titled "Manifesto of the Uprising" “Kekki Shuisho”, which they intended to present to the Emperor. Although the document was authored by Muranaka, it was written under the name of Shirō Nonaka, the highest-ranking officer involved in the plot. The document aligned with Kokutai Genri-ha ideals, criticizing the genrō, political leaders, military factions, zaibatsu, bureaucrats, and political parties for jeopardizing the kokutai with their selfishness and disregard for the Emperor, and emphasized the need for direct action: “Now, as we face immense foreign and domestic challenges, if we do not eliminate the disloyal and unjust who threaten the kokutai, if we do not remove the villains obstructing the Emperor's authority and hindering the Restoration, the Imperial vision for our nation will come to naught [...] Our duty is to purge the malevolent ministers and military factions surrounding the Emperor and eradicate their influence; we shall fulfill this mission.” Seven targets were selected for assassination for "threatening the kokutai". Keisuke Okada served as Prime Minister, where he notably advocated for the London Naval Treaty and supported the "organ theory" of the kokutai. His actions reflect a commitment to international agreements and specific ideological principles at the time. Saionji Kinmochi, a Genrō and former Prime Minister, also supported the London Naval Treaty. However, his influence extended further, as he played a role in prompting the Emperor to establish inappropriate cabinets, impacting political stability. Makino Nobuaki, the former Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and Foreign Minister, was another key figure who supported the London Naval Treaty. He notably prevented Prince Fushimi from voicing protests to the Emperor during this period, and he established a court faction in collaboration with Saitō, further entrenching political alliances. In his capacity as Grand Chamberlain, Kantarō Suzuki supported the London Naval Treaty but faced criticism for "obstructing the Imperial virtue," suggesting tensions between political decisions and traditional values. Saitō Makoto, who served as Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and former Prime Minister, was involved in advocating for the London Naval Treaty and played a significant role in Mazaki's dismissal. He, too, formed a court faction with Makino, indicating the intricacies of court politics. Takahashi Korekiyo, as Finance Minister and former Prime Minister, engaged in party politics with the aim of diminishing military influence. His approach was focused on maintaining the existing economic structure amid the shifting political landscape. Finally, Jōtarō Watanabe, who replaced Mazaki as Inspector General of Military Education, supported the "organ theory" of the kokutai yet faced criticism for refusing to resign, despite being considered unsuitable for his position. On the night of February 25, Tokyo experienced a heavy snowfall, which uplifted the rebel officers as it evoked memories of the 1860 Sakuradamon Incident. During this event, political activists known as shishi assassinated Ii Naosuke, the chief advisor to the Shōgun, in the name of the Emperor. The rebel forces, organized into six groups, began mobilizing their troops and departing from their barracks between 3:30 and 4:00 AM. At 5:00 AM, they launched simultaneous attacks on key targets, including Okada, Takahashi, Suzuki, Saito, the Ministry of War, and the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. At around five o'clock on the morning of February 26, 1936, a rebellion erupted, fueled by the long-standing tensions surrounding the kokutai issues that had plagued 1935. Twenty-two junior officers led over 1,400 armed soldiers and non-commissioned officers from three regiments of the 1st Division and an infantry unit of the Imperial Guards in a mutiny in snow-covered Tokyo. The attack on Okada involved a contingent of 280 men from the 1st Infantry Regiment, commanded by 1st Lieutenant Yasuhide Kurihara. The troops encircled the Prime Minister's Residence and compelled its guards to open the gates. Upon entering the compound, they attempted to locate Prime Minister Okada but were met with gunfire from four policemen stationed there. All four policemen were killed, wounding six rebel soldiers in the process. However, the shots served as a warning for Okada, prompting his brother-in-law, Colonel Denzō Matsuo, to help him find refuge. Matsuo, who closely resembled Okada, was eventually discovered by the soldiers and killed. After comparing Matsuo's wounded face to a photograph of the prime minister, the attackers mistakenly believed they had accomplished their mission. Okada managed to escape the following day, but this information was kept confidential, and he did not play any further role in the events. After Matsuo's death, Kurihara's men took up guard positions around the compound, reinforced by sixty soldiers from the 3rd Imperial Guard. In another key operation, Captain Kiyosada Kōda led a group of 160 men to seize control of the Minister of War's residence, the Ministry of War, and the General Staff Office. Upon entering the Minister's residence at 6:30 AM, they demanded to see Minister Kawashima. Once admitted, they read their manifesto aloud and presented a document detailing several demands, including: A prompt resolution to the situation that would further "advance the cause of the Restoration." A call to prevent the use of force against the Righteous Army. The arrest of Kazushige Ugaki (Governor-General of Korea), Jirō Minami (commander of the Kwantung Army), Kuniaki Koiso (commander of the Korean Army), and Yoshitsugu Tatekawa for their roles in undermining military command. The immediate dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel Akira Mutō, Colonel Hiroshi Nemoto, and Major Tadashi Katakura from the Imperial Japanese Army for promoting "factionalism." The appointment of Araki as the new commander of the Kwantung Army. Ugaki, who served as Minister of War during two separate terms, had overseen significant reductions and modernization efforts within the army. He had also failed to support the March Incident plotters, who had hoped to install him as Prime Minister. Minami, Mutō, Nemoto, and Katakura were all influential members of the Tōsei-ha faction; Katakura had been partly responsible for reporting on the Military Academy Incident. Later that morning, Isobe encountered Katakura outside the Ministry of War and shot him non-fatally in the head. During this tumultuous period, several officers sympathetic to the rebels, including General Mazaki, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, and General Ryū Saitō, joined the uprising. Saitō praised the young officers' spirit and encouraged Kawashima to accept their demands. Shortly before 9:00 am, Kawashima indicated he needed to speak with the Emperor and left for the Imperial Palace. Meanwhile, Captain Hisashi Kōno led a team of seven, comprised mostly of civilians, to attack Makino Nobuaki, who was staying at Kōfūsō, part of the ryokan Itōya in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, with his family. Arriving at 5:45 am, they stationed two men outside while entering the inn with weapons drawn. Inside, policemen opened fire, leading to a lengthy exchange of gunfire. A policeman managed to alert Makino and his party of the danger, guiding them to a rear exit. Although the assassins fired at the escaping group, Makino successfully evaded capture. Kōno sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, and one policeman, Yoshitaka Minagawa, was killed. As Kōno was evacuated from the scene, the assailants set fire to the building. Hearing a gunshot, Kōno assumed that Makino had shot himself inside. After his recovery at a nearby military hospital, Kōno and his team were arrested by military police. Around 10:00 am, Kurihara and Nakahashi loaded a fleet of three trucks with sixty men and drove from the Prime Minister's Residence to the offices of the Asahi Shimbun, a significant liberal newspaper. They stormed the building, ordering the evacuation of employees and declaring their actions as "divine retribution for being an un-Japanese newspaper." The rebels then overturned and scattered the newspaper's type trays, containing 4,000 different characters, temporarily halting its publication. Following this attack, the men distributed copies of the uprising's manifesto to nearby newspapers before returning to the Prime Minister's Residence. On another front, 1st Lieutenant Motoaki Nakahashi of the 3rd Imperial Guard gathered 135 men and, under the pretext of paying respects at Yasukuni Shrine, marched to Takahashi Korekiyo's residence. There, he divided his forces, sending one group to attack while the other remained to guard the entrance. After breaking into the compound, Nakahashi and Lieutenant Kanji Nakajima found Takahashi in bed, where Nakahashi shot him while Nakajima delivered a fatal sword strike. Takahashi died without waking. Once his target was eliminated, Nakahashi regrouped with the soldiers and proceeded to the Imperial Palace, aiming to secure it. Entering through the western Hanzō Gate at 6:00 am, Nakahashi informed Major Kentarō Honma, the palace guard commander, that he had been dispatched to reinforce the gates due to earlier attacks. Honma, already aware of the uprisings, accepted Nakahashi's arrival. He was assigned to help secure the Sakashita Gate, the primary entrance to the Emperor's residence. Nakahashi planned to signal nearby rebel troops at police headquarters once he controlled access to the Emperor. However, he struggled to contact his allies, and by 8:00 am, Honma learned of his involvement in the uprising and ordered him, at gunpoint, to vacate the palace grounds. Nakahashi complied and returned to join Kurihara at the Prime Minister's Residence, while his soldiers remained at the gate until relieved later that day, preventing their inclusion in the government's official count of rebel forces. Elsewhere, 1st Lieutenant Naoshi Sakai led a detachment of 120 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment to Saitō Makoto's home in Yotsuya. After surrounding the policemen on guard, five soldiers entered the residence and found Saitō and his wife, Haruko, in their bedroom. They shot Saitō dead, prompting Haruko to plead for her life, saying, "Please kill me instead!" While they pulled her away, she was unwittingly wounded by stray gunfire. Following Saitō's assassination, two officers directed another group to target General Watanabe, while the remaining men moved to strategically position themselves northeast of the Ministry of War. In Kōjimachi, Captain Teruzō Andō commanded 200 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment to assault Suzuki's residence across from the Imperial Palace. After disarming the police on duty, they located Suzuki in his bedroom and shot him twice. When Andō moved to deliver the coup de grâce with his sword, Suzuki's wife implored to be allowed to do it herself, believing her husband to be fatally wounded. Andō obliged and, apologizing for the act, explained it was for the nation's sake. After saluting Suzuki, the soldiers left to guard the Miyakezaka junction north of the Ministry of War. Following the assault on Saitō, a party of twenty men, led by 2nd Lieutenants Tarō Takahashi and Yutaka Yasuda, headed to Watanabe's residence in Ogikubo after 7:00 AM. Despite the two-hour delay since previous attacks, no measures had been taken to alert Watanabe. As they attempted to storm the front entrance, military police inside opened fire, wounding Yasuda and another soldier. The troops then gained entry through the rear, confronting Watanabe's wife outside their bedroom. After shoving her aside, they found Watanabe using a futon as cover. He opened fire, prompting one soldier to retaliate with a light machine gun. Takahashi then rushed in and fatally stabbed Watanabe, witnessed by his nine-year-old daughter, Kazuko, who hid nearby. The soldiers departed, taking their wounded to a hospital before positioning themselves in northern Nagatachō. In a significant move, Captain Shirō Nonaka led nearly a third of the rebel forces, comprising 500 men from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, to assault the Tokyo Metropolitan Police headquarters. Their objective was to secure communication equipment and prevent dispatch of the police's Emergency Service Unit. Meeting no resistance, they quickly occupied the building, possibly due to a strategic decision to leave the situation in the military's hands. After securing the police headquarters, 2nd Lieutenant Kinjirō Suzuki led a small group to attack Fumio Gotō's residence, the Home Minister's, but found that Gotō was not home, thus allowing him to escape. This attack appeared to result from Suzuki's independent decision, rather than a coordinated effort among the officers. Despite all of these actions, the Kodoha boys had failed to secure the Sakashita Gate to the palace, which allowed the palace to maintain communication with the outside world, and they neglected to address potential naval interventions. At the Yokosuka naval base, Rear Adm. Yonai Mitsumasa and his chief of staff, Inoue Shigeyoshi, positioned marines to defend the Navy Ministry and prepared warships in Tokyo Bay to suppress the rebellion. By the morning of February 28, after unsuccessful negotiations through sympathetic officers at army headquarters, the commander under martial law transmitted an imperial order to disperse. Most troops returned to their barracks, one officer committed suicide, and the remaining leaders surrendered, resulting in the uprising ending with minimal further violence. Nevertheless, martial law in Tokyo continued for nearly five months. The rebel officers had initially planned for General Kawashima, a staunch ally of the Kodoha, to relay their intentions to the emperor, who they assumed would issue a decree for a “Showa restoration.” Despite their radical objectives of overthrowing the political order, the mutineers, like other military and civilian extremists of the 1930s, sought to operate within the imperial framework and maintain the kokutai. They believed the emperor was under the control of his advisers and lacked a genuine will of his own. Once the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and the Grand Chamberlain were removed, they expected the emperor to appoint General Mazaki as prime minister, a leader they believed would reinforce the military and effectively address the China issue. At the onset of the insurrection, they had a real chance of success. The Tokyo military police commander, General Kashii Kohei, sympathized with their cause, and the emperor's chief aide, General Honjo, was related to rebel officer Capain Yamaguchi Ichitaro. Support for the mutineers was present at military bases nationwide. Historian Hata Ikuhiko notes that the rebels contacted General Honjo by both phone and written message before attacking the Okada cabinet. As the first in the imperial entourage to learn of the mutiny, Honjo could have warned the intended targets but chose not to do so. By the time he arrived at court at 6:00 am. on the 26th, key advisors like Chief Secretary Kido, Imperial Household Minister Yuasa Kurahei, and Vice Grand Chamberlain Hirohata Tadakata were already aware of the potential danger. Suzuki was murdered, and the emperor was deeply affected, awakening to the news at 5:40 am from the chamberlain on night duty, Kanroji Osanaga. He learned that his old ministers had been attacked and a coup was underway. Upon receiving this information, Hirohito resolved to suppress the uprising. He was outraged by the killing of his ministers and feared that the rebels might use his brother, Prince Chichibu, to force him to abdicate. He donned his army uniform and summoned Honjo, ordering him to “end it immediately and turn this misfortune into a blessing.” Hirohito adopted a strategy proposed by Kido, who had acted swiftly earlier that morning, instructing Honjo to assess the Imperial Guard Division's potential actions if the mutineers advanced on the Palace. Kido aimed to prevent the establishment of a new provisional cabinet until the mutiny was fully quelled. At 9:30 am Army Minister Kawashima, who had previously met with one of the rebel officers, arrived at court. He urged the emperor to form a cabinet that would “clarify the kokutai, stabilize national life, and fulfill national defense.” Surprised by Kawashima's tone, Hirohito reprimanded him for not prioritizing the suppression of the mutiny. He also expressed his frustration to Chief of the Navy General Staff Prince Fushimi, dismissing him when he inquired about forming a new cabinet. Later that day, Kawashima met with the Supreme Military Council, consisting mainly of army officers sympathetic to the rebels. The council decided to attempt persuasion before relaying the emperor's orders a move contrary to Hirohito's directive. According to historian Otabe Yuji, an “instruction” was issued to the rebel officers at 10:50 am, acknowledging their motives and suggesting the emperor might show them leniency. This message was communicated to the ringleaders by martial law commander General Kashii. That evening, when members of the Okada cabinet came to submit their resignations, Hirohito insisted they remain in power until the mutiny was resolved. On February 27, the second day of the uprising, Hirohito announced “administrative martial law” based on Article 8 of the Imperial Constitution. This invoked his sovereign powers to address the crisis while freeing him from needing cabinet approval for his actions. Hirohito displayed remarkable energy throughout the subsequent days, sending chamberlains to summon Honjo for updates and threatening to lead the Imperial Guard Division himself when dissatisfied with the reports. Honjo, however, resisted the emperor's demands and exhibited sympathy for the rebels. During the uprising, Hirohito met with Prince Chichibu, who had recently returned from Hirosaki. Their discussions reportedly led Chichibu to distance himself from the rebels. However, rumors of his sympathy for them persisted, leading to concerns about potential conflicts within the imperial family. On the second day, Rear Admiral Yonai and his chief of staff demonstrated their loyalty to Hirohito. By February 29, the fourth day of the uprising, Hirohito had reasserted his authority, troops were returning to their barracks, and most rebel leaders were captured. Seventeen of these leaders were court-martialed and executed in July without legal representation. Shortly after, during the obon festival, Hirohito allegedly instructed a military aide to secure seventeen obon lanterns for the palace. This action, though secret, may have provided him some personal comfort amidst the turmoil. An investigation following the mutiny revealed that the rebels' sense of crisis was amplified by the recent general elections, which had shown an anti-military sentiment among voters. Despite their populist rhetoric, most ringleaders were not motivated by the agricultural depression; their goal was to support the kokutai by advocating for increased military rearmament. During this period, military spending steadily rose from 3.47% of GNP in 1931 to 5.63% in 1936. Intriguingly, the ringleaders and their senior commanders shared a desire for state control over production to mobilize resources fully for total war. While united in this goal, their ideas about how to achieve a “Showa restoration” varied greatly, with some leaders, like Isobe, calling for complete economic consolidation and a return to strong state power. The February mutiny reinforced Hirohito's belief in the constitutional framework that underpinned his military authority. He became increasingly cautious about decisions that could compromise his command and developed closer ties to the army's Control faction, justifying military spending increases. Yet, the memory of the mutiny left him feeling uncertain about the throne's stability. Now you know me, whenever I can bring up Hirohito's involvement in the war related times I gotta do. After WW2, in an apparent effort to downplay his role as supreme commander, Hirohito provided a deliberately distorted account of the February events. “I issued an order at that time for the rebel force to be suppressed. This brings to mind Machida Chuji, the finance minister. He was very worried about the rebellion's adverse effect on the money market and warned me that a panic could occur unless I took firm measures. Therefore I issued a strong command to have [the uprising] put down. As a rule, because a suppression order also involves martial law, military circles, who cannot issue such an order on their own, need the mutual consent of the government. However, at the time, Okada's whereabouts were unknown. As the attitude of the Army Ministry seemed too lenient, I issued a strict order. Following my bitter experiences with the Tanaka cabinet, I had decided always to wait for the opinions of my advisers before making any decision, and not to go against their counsel. Only twice, on this occasion and at the time of the ending of the war, did I positively implement my own ideas. Ishiwara Kanji of the Army General Staff Office also asked me, through military aide Chojiri [Kazumoto], to issue a suppression order. I don't know what sort of a person Ishiwara is, but on this occasion he was correct, even though he had been the instigator of the Manchurian Incident. Further, my chief military aide, Honjo, brought me the plan drafted by Yamashita Hobun, in which Yamashita asked me to please send an examiner because the three leaders of the rebel army were likely to commit suicide. However, I thought that sending an examiner would imply that they had acted according to their moral convictions and were deserving of respect. . . . So I rejected Honjo's proposal, and [instead] issued the order to suppress them. I received no report that generals in charge of military affairs had gone and urged the rebels to surrender.”  On February 26, when Hirohito ordered the immediate suppression of the rebels, his anger was directed not only at the insurgents who had assassinated his closest advisors but also at senior army officers who were indecisive in executing the crackdown. The following day, in addition to his role as Minister of Commerce and Industry, Machida took on the responsibilities of finance minister. Concerns over economic panic and confusion contributed to the emperor's sense of urgency, despite not being the primary motivation for his actions. Hirohito believed that every hour of delay tarnished Japan's international reputation. Since the Manchurian Incident, the emperor had frequently clashed with the military regarding encroachments on his authority, though never about fundamental policy issues. At times, he had managed to assert his political views during policy discussions, similar to his earlier influence under the Hamaguchi cabinet. The February 26 mutiny highlighted to Hirohito and Yuasa his privy seal from March 1936 to June 1940, and the first lord keeper of the privy seal to attend court regularly the necessity of fully exercising the emperor's supreme command whenever the situation demanded it. Even when faced with opposition from Honjo, Hirohito managed to gain support and assert his authority through a decisive approach. His resolution marked the end of a period during which alienated “young officers” attempted to leverage his influence as a reformist figure to challenge a power structure they could not manipulate effectively. However, Hirohito learned how to adeptly manage that establishment in most situations. The decision-making process within the government was characterized by secrecy, indirect communication, vague policy drafting, and information manipulation, creating a landscape of confusion, misunderstanding, and constant intrigue aimed at achieving consensus among elites. This was the modus operandi in Tokyo and a reflection of how the emperor operated. Once again, Hirohito reminded the tightly-knit elite that he was essential to the functioning of the system. On May 4, 1936, during his address at the opening ceremony of the Sixty-ninth Imperial Diet, while Tokyo remained under martial law, Hirohito closed the chapter on the February mutiny. Initially, he contemplated sending a strong message of censure to the military, but after considerable deliberation over three months, he ultimately chose to issue a brief, innocuous statement: “We regret the recent incident that occurred in Tokyo.” The response from his audience of Diet members and military officials was one of startled awe, with some privately expressing disappointment. Once again, at a critical juncture, Hirohito avoided an opportunity to publicly rein in the military through his constitutional role. Nonetheless, due to his behind-the-scenes actions, the drift in domestic policy that had characterized Japan since the Manchurian Incident came to an end. In the following fourteen months, the emperor and his advisors largely aligned with the army and navy's demands for increased military expansion and state-driven industrial development. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. So some very unruly young Japanese officers got the bright idea of forcing a showa restoration by killing all the culprits they believed held their emperor hostage. Little did they know, this event spelt the end of the Kodoha faction and rise of the Toseiha faction. Henceforth the military was even more in charge and would get even more insane.   

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Nessa semana, Renata nos conta a história da mulher que foi a mais procurada no Japão e quase se livrou de pagar pelo seu crime.  Temos um canal no YouTube, com vídeos exclusivos todos os domingos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCac9ZupbqFakPcL5CQgpUoQ Apoie na Orelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/603ce78538a4f230cbd37521 PIX: patriaamadapod@gmail.com Escrito e apresentado por Natália Salazar e Renata Schmidt Produção: Natália Salazar e Renata Schmidt Edição: Natália Salazar Música: Felipe Salazar Arte: Matheus Schmidt E-mail: patriaamadapod@gmail.com IG: @IG: @pacriminal Twitter: @pacriminalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kazuko Hohki in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.kazukohohki.com/ https://www.cherryred.co.uk/frank-chickens?srsltid=AfmBOooDDNlbGuF-rplim_W0Q1z4FFliWJ_ehN3sGCtlLFB0W4kpAGNM Frank Chickens are a Japanese musical group based in London, who have performed songs mainly in English since 1982. They were nominated for the 1984 Edinburgh Comedy Award for their performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In the same year, their single "Blue Canary" was number 42 in BBC DJ John Peel's Festive Fifty, a poll of his listeners' favourite tracks of the year. The band recorded 28 songs over five sessions for Peel between 1983 and 1989. In 1989 they hosted a television chat show on Channel 4 entitled Kazuko's Karaoke Klub. One of the founders of the group, Kazuko Hohki performs as a theatre artist and performance artist. She also sang with the group Kahondo Style who released 'My Heart's In Motion' (1985) and 'Green Tea and Crocodiles' (1987). She is married to record producer Grant Showbiz.

Hiromi goes to find a mysterious figure who threatened her, Locke apologizes to Solo, and Kazuko…helps Roland out with one of the many traps around these buildings. This miniseries is brought to you by Modiphius! A huge thanks to them as we are able to giveaway a copy of the Player's Guide AND a copy of the GM's Guide! Head to our Twitter @5GMsOfficial to find out how to enter. Check out our guest, Sachi! A menace to society and goofy lil dude, Sachi streams on Twitch and is the creator of Project Medusa TTRPG. You can also find Sachi on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and YouTube. This week, we're featuring Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle! Explore the supernatural history of Seattle in this actual-play podcast using the Vaesen role-playing game system by Free League Publishing.We're also highlighting Big Campaign Stories Podcast! If you've been looking for a cool Pathfinder 1e pod with greasy breakfasts and a little magic, then be sure to check them out. Support us at our Ko-Fi and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Life Out There” by Christian AndersonAdditional music from Epidemic Sound.Sound effects from Pixabay and Epidemic Sound.

"Debi Derryberry: Voice of Jimmy Neutron and Advocate for a Greener Future**Today, we have the pleasure of featuring the incredible Debi Derryberry, a name synonymous with some of the most beloved characters in animation. You might recognize her as the voice behind Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, a role that has cemented her status as a household name in the world of voice acting. More recently, Debi lent her remarkable talents to the character Kazuko in the Academy Award-winning animated film, The Boy and the Heron.But that's not all! Debi is here to share exciting news about her fourth children's album, Gotta Go Green. This new project not only showcases her musical talents but also emphasizes the importance of environmental consciousness, making it a must-listen for families everywhere.Join us in welcoming the multi-talented Debi Derryberry, Someone You Should Know.Tip Jar:Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Debi's WebsiteClick here to go to Debi's Facebook page Click here to go to Debi's TikTokClick here to go to Debi's InstagramClick here to go to Debi's Twitter/XClick here to go to Debi Derryberry Kids on YouTubeClick here to purchase Debi's Course on Voice Acting.Sponsor Link:Click here to check out SummarAI zeAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2024 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2024Send us a textHow to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ KICHI KAZUKO Kichi Kazuko is the Kyiv-based techno project of Inna Shapovalova. DJ and producer from the Dots crew representing Kyiv's underground electronic stage. The Kichi Kazuko phrase was taken from Japanese culture. Kichi means kind. Kazuko is a cheerful child. Kichi is a promoter and boss of the label Kazuko Music. Launched in 2019, Kazuko Music is an organic extension of Kichi's passions as a DJ, producer, and voracious record collector. Also, Inna has recently become interested in modular synthesis. Kichi has been released on label such Absorb, Soniculture and O'clock, Krill Music, Fiedel II and of course on her own label. The most famous track written by Inna is "Morning Forest" released on vinyl by the label called Super Sound Tool. Recently Inna performed at Hör, Boiler Room, and Rave the Planet Berlin ( reincarnation of legendary Love Parade ). Her interesting style and infectious energy have set new tones and earned her a devoted following and invitations to different clubs. Kichi's idiosyncratic take on both new and classic references: acid drones contrasting with the break rhythms - jungle or electro, expressive dynamics with funky sound, and hypnotic wave combine with 4/4 techno functionality therefore, she successfully mixes the new with the old sounds. Follow KICHI KAZUKO here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kichi_kazuko/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kichi_kazuko

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In this episode of the Beautytap's podcast, host and Global Director of Education & Community Jonni Renfroe, delves into the world of Japanese skincare philosophy with Kazuko Tatsumoto, deputy general manager for Albion, a prestigious Japanese beauty brand with over 67 years of heritage. Kazuko shares insights into Albion's guiding principle, "suhara to ikiru," translating to "love your skin," which embodies a deep connection between skincare and self-care. Be treated to a fascinating exploration of Albion's approach to skincare, which emphasizes a natural, untouched state of being. Through a four-pillar approach encompassing skincare self-care, a milk-first full-step skincare ritual, the finest ingredients, and relentless innovation, Albion strives to empower individuals to embrace and love their skin. Tune in to discover the essence of Japanese beauty philosophy and how Albion is revolutionizing the skincare industry with its holistic approach to nurturing skin and fostering self-love. More on Albion Cosmetics: https://www.albiongarden.com @albion_us

This week, Dustin reads another chapter from his book. Theo meets with Kazuko Sato, a snail farmer in Chilliwack, BC. Kazuko shares her journey of starting a successful snail business following a life-changing accident. She discusses her decision to move from Japan to Canada to pursue her passion for farming, despite societal expectations. In the next coming weeks, join us as we explore Theo's journey of self-discovery, retirement planning and the pursuit of the ultimate picture of wealth. CONNECT WITH US: Instagram LinkedIn Website

En résidence à la Villa Panthéon avec Mona Cara, Laura Bartier retrace son itinéraire de Paris (diplômée de l'EnSAD) au Japon et à Taïwan autour du textile qu'elle envisage dans un lien élargi au vivant et à différents écosystèmes qui nous entourent. De sa première rencontre avec un couple d'artisans de kimonos Kazuko et Ueda, (dans la région du Kansaï), inscrits dans une pratique animiste au sein de la forêt est née sa démarche autour d'une pratique en phase avec un mode de vie ancré et eco-responsable, complétée par son compagnonnage auprès de Lu Jinxia, artiste de Taïwan dont elle partage la vie en communauté pendant quelques mois et se forme au tressage de jonc.

Ep 148: The “Woman of Seven Faces” was on the run for 15 years. When the police caught up with her, they only had 6 days to get the proper evidence to arrest her. This is the Kazuko Fukuda story. Sources for Today's Episode: Medium Tokyo reporter Crime reads The Japan Times The Tokyo Weekender National Police Agency The perspective magazine The Globe and Mail Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Japanese true crime, woman of seven faces, fugitive, geisha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Kira Mae Kazuko. Kira is an instructor with the Wim Hof Method for breathwork, cold exposure and meditations. She shares her story about how she got started with breath work and how it has empowered and guided her to living life with intention. We chat about breath work being the bases of so many other things, but how focusing on the breath alone, can have profound impacts on training your mind. Join Kira for a five minute breathwork in our bonus episode! Learn more about Kira - https://kiramaekazuko.com/ and follow her on Instagram @kiramaekazuko Follow us on Instagram @thiscouldworkpod  Follow Mallika @mviegas and Mary @maryoforiattah

Nghe trọn nội dung sách nói Tà Dương trên ứng dụng Voiz FM: https://voiz.vn/play/2336 Tà Dương không chỉ là cuộc suy tàn của một gia đình quý tộc mà còn là cơn tan vỡ của một thời đại đầy ảo tưởng và một xã hội đầy nạn nhân. Đó là những ngày tháng phong ba và ám tối vào giữa thế kỷ hai mươi ở Nhật. Trong cái gia đình quý tộc đang dần dà trở nên khốn cùng ấy, mỗi người bám vào một thứ lương tri tự nguyện. Người mẹ sống nốt những này cuối cùng của cuộc chiến như một người quý tộc cuối cùng, hiền dịu, nhẹ nhàng, mang theo mình cái đẹp bi thiết của tà dương. Người con trai Naoji tan nát tâm hồn, không thể chịu đựng một sự giả dối nào, mang chủ nghĩa hư vô đi vào cái chết. Và cô con gái kỳ diệu Kazuko. Nàng không muốn làm nạn nhân của một lý tưởng nào, một luân thường nào. Không cần hôn nhân, nàng quyết định có con. Tự do, nàng cưu mang sự sống, đối mặt với những tan nát phũ phàng. Dẫu biết là bất định, nàng vẫn sống như nàng muốn cho ngày mới. Tại ứng dụng sách nói Voiz FM, sách nói Tà Dương được đầu tư chất lượng âm thanh và thu âm chuyên nghiệp, tốt nhất để mang lại trải nghiệm nghe tuyệt vời cho bạn. --- Về Voiz FM: Voiz FM là ứng dụng sách nói podcast ra mắt thị trường công nghệ từ năm 2019. Với gần 2000 tựa sách độc quyền, Voiz FM hiện đang là nền tảng sách nói podcast bản quyền hàng đầu Việt Nam. Bạn có thể trải nghiệm miễn phí đa dạng nội dung tại Voiz FM từ sách nói, podcast đến truyện nói, sách tóm tắt và nội dung dành cho thiếu nhi. --- Voiz FM website: https://voiz.vn/ Theo dõi Facebook Voiz FM: https://www.facebook.com/VoizFM Tham khảo thêm các bài viết review, tổng hợp, gợi ý sách để lựa chọn sách nói dễ dàng hơn tại trang Blog Voiz FM: http://blog.voiz.vn/ --- Cảm ơn bạn đã ủng hộ Voiz FM. Nếu bạn yêu thích sách nói Tà Dương và các nội dung sách nói podcast khác, hãy đăng ký kênh để nhận thông báo về những nội dung mới nhất của Voiz FM channel nhé. Ngoài ra, bạn có thể nghe BẢN FULL ĐỘC QUYỀN hàng chục ngàn nội dung Chất lượng cao khác tại ứng dụng Voiz FM. Tải ứng dụng Voiz FM: voiz.vn/download #voizfm #sáchnói #podcast #sáchnóiTàDương #DazaiOsamu

Send us a Text Message.After a horrifying stint in prison as a young adult, Kazuko Fukuda wasn't going back, no matter what the cost. So the women with seven faces went on the run, and her own face was her best disguise.Sources:Medium: “She Killed Then Changed Her Face to Escape Police for 15 Years” by S. A. OzbourneCrime Reads: “Kazuko Fukuda: The Woman of Seven Faces” by Tori TelferTokyo Reporter: “Heisei Flashback: Kazuko Fukuda, ‘The Woman of Seven Faces'” by Reporting StaffTokyo Reporter: “Kazuko Fukuda: ‘The Woman of Seven Faces' Nabbed 22 Years Ago” by Reporting StaffThe Japan Times: “Court Upholds Life Term of Killer Hostess”Unseen Japan: “How Fukuda Kazuko (Nearly) Got Away with Murder” by Jay AllenHikikomori podcast: “Kazuko Fukuda, the Hostess Killer”Criminal Broads podcast: “Woman of Seven Faces: Kazuko Fukuda”Support us!Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/?ref=QnByw-DYpjqDiCMoment: drinkmoment.com, use code MOSTWANTEDAMANDA for 15% off!True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival: https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets/, use code WANTED for 15% off tickets!

One morning in October 1986, the Copenhagen police receive a phone call from a distressed taxi driver. While standing in traffic near "Islands Brygge", he spotted something in the water: the the torso of a woman. In the months that followed, more body parts appeared in the water in Copenhagen Harbour. But detectives had no idea who the victim was. No one seemed to have known her. It would take over a year to find out who the victim was. New episodes every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has been the #1 true crime podcast across Europe, and is now available in English told by Jenna Sharpe. Host: Jenna Sharpe  Text and research: Stine Angren Music: Frej Levin Translator: Laura Vroomen Produced for Podimo by: Dag en Nacht Media

Hanging Balloon' (episode 3): “A balloon with a huge face that looks just like hers floats outside the window and speaks to her. Kazuko, who hears the voice, is unable to move a muscle. It all started when Terumi, a popular idol, committed suicide. Rumors spread that Terumi's ghost appears, and Shiraishi, who was Terumi's lover, and Kazuko try to find out if the rumors are true or false. What was said to be Terumi's ghost was a giant balloon with the same face as Terumi. After that moment, balloons with the same face as the people of the city start to fly in the sky

Eccoci con una nuova puntata delle "Pillole di letteratura giapponese" con NipPop! La nostra Paola Scrolavezza oggi ci parla de "Il sole si spegne" di Dazai Osamu, un romanzo del 1947 pubblicato in Italia nella sua ultima edizione da Feltrinelli. Il titolo giapponese del libro, "Shayō", è così famoso e significativo che dà il nome al shayōzoku, ovvero la "generazione del sole calante", termine usato per designare l'intera generazione che vive nel secondo dopoguerra e che si trova quindi a costruire la propria vita su un cumulo di macerie. Dal romanzo emerge chiaramente il senso di vuoto e di smarrimento che la "generazione del sole calante" si trova ad affrontare, così come Dazai Osamu stesso, il quale però perderà la sua battaglia: la sua vita si concluderà infatti con il suicidio. I protagonisti del romanzo sono due fratelli: Kazuko e Naoji, le due voci narranti. Naoji è un uomo distrutto che torna dalla guerra e proprio il suo ritorno andrà a incidere sul fragile equilibrio di una convivenza tra madre e figlia. Nel corso della narrazione si susseguono frasi, pensieri e parole che rimandano all'esperienza bellica, ma niente di tutto ciò viene raccontato esplicitamente. Oltre ai fratelli, nell'opera ci sono altre due figure molto importanti: la madre, contrapposta ai figli perché appartenente a una generazione diversa, e infine un bimbo, il figlio di Kazuko che sta per nascere nel finale del romanzo e che rappresenta per lei il simbolo della speranza e della vita che continua. "Il sole si spegne" è un'opera che, attraverso il racconto del dramma del dopoguerra, ancora oggi ha tanto da dire sulla difficoltà di continuare a vivere in un momento di totale perdita dei propri punti di riferimento. ----------------------------------- SEGUICI SU: - Web Page: https://www.nippop.it - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nippopbologna - Twitter: https://twitter.com/NipPopOfficial - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nippopofficial - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nippopbologna

Quienes aman la banda sonora de la serie clásica seguro les suena el nombre de Kazuko Kawashima, la voz de las melodías melancólicas de Seiji Yokoyama. Pues entonces de seguro se habrán topado con las interpretaciones de @Marval Studios que son casi calcados de la versión original a tal punto de llegar a viralizarse por las redes. Les compartimos lo que fue el encuentro con lo genios detrás de aquellos videos tan bonitos.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://forthenovellovers.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/the-goddesses-of-japan-the-goddesses-of-the-world-1-by-kazuko-nishimura/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Talk Show hosted on Kohala Radio by Holly Algood

Mình là nắng, việc của mình là chói chang” chính xác là cuốn sách truyền cho bạn cảm hứng sống vui vẻ và thoải mái trong cuộc đời này. Mỗi trang, từng dòng sẽ khiến bạn nhận ra: Tầm vóc của ngày hôm nay sẽ mang lại cho bạn sự tự tin vào ngày mai. Sống cho tốt cho ngày hôm nay thôi cũng là cả một nỗ lực rồi.

In 1982, Kazuko Fukuda committed a heinous crime. She spent the next 15 years on the run.  Today's guest is Jessy, my co-host from Final Fanservice! You can find her on Twitter @jusifers, and her podcast Naruto Reviewto @NarutoReviewto! For more content follow me on @hikikomoripodcast on Instagram where I'll be posting photos relevant to this episode! You can also find me on Twitter @sequencepod, or you can listen to my other podcasts Final Fanservice and Not Another Film on any big podcast app. Sources: Unseen Japan article on Kazuko Fukuda Medium blog piece by S. A. Ozbourne Tokyo Reporter article on Kazuko Fukuda Japanese Wikipedia on Kazuko Fukuda Japanese Wikipedia on the Matsuyama Prison Case

Mình là nắng, việc của mình là chói chang” chính xác là cuốn sách truyền cho bạn cảm hứng sống vui vẻ và thoải mái trong cuộc đời này. Mỗi trang, từng dòng sẽ khiến bạn nhận ra: Tầm vóc của ngày hôm nay sẽ mang lại cho bạn sự tự tin vào ngày mai. Sống cho tốt cho ngày hôm nay thôi cũng là cả một nỗ lực rồi.

Mình là nắng, việc của mình là chói chang” chính xác là cuốn sách truyền cho bạn cảm hứng sống vui vẻ và thoải mái trong cuộc đời này. Mỗi trang, từng dòng sẽ khiến bạn nhận ra: Tầm vóc của ngày hôm nay sẽ mang lại cho bạn sự tự tin vào ngày mai. Sống cho tốt cho ngày hôm nay thôi cũng là cả một nỗ lực rồi.

"Mình là nắng, việc của mình là chói chang” chính xác là cuốn sách truyền cho bạn cảm hứng sống vui vẻ và thoải mái trong cuộc đời này. Mỗi trang, từng dòng sẽ khiến bạn nhận ra: Tầm vóc của ngày hôm nay sẽ mang lại cho bạn sự tự tin vào ngày mai. Sống cho tốt cho ngày hôm nay thôi cũng là cả một nỗ lực rồi.

"Mình là nắng, việc của mình là chói chang là cuốn sách truyền cho bạn cảm hứng sống vui vẻ và thoải mái trong cuộc đời này. Mỗi trang, từng dòng sẽ khiến bạn nhận ra: Tầm vóc của ngày hôm nay sẽ mang lại cho bạn sự tự tin vào ngày mai. Sống cho tốt cho ngày hôm nay thôi cũng là cả một nỗ lực rồi."

In this episode, Gerry talks story with the amazing Gabrielle Kazuko Nomura Gainor. We share our experiences about multi-racial identity and how this gift allows us to be in relationship with all of our cultures.  We also discuss how the dichotomous nature of being both the colonizer and the colonized with grace leads to healing seven generations. 

In this episode of SI Voices, Dawn Marie Lemonds is joined by President of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Kazuko Morita in Kyoto, Japan. Kazuko shares her Soroptimist journey, led by her passion for promoting gender equity and international goodwill, and reveals her exciting plans for SIA. 

Series host and co-host, Artistic Director Kumiko Mendl and artist/theatre-maker Kazuko Hohki reveal the motivation behind Tsunagu/Connect. Find out how ‘The Borrowers' were involved and what growing up as the ‘child of the enemy' was like. They share details on their own arrival and experience in the UK, drawing parallels with present affairs and the future generation. Music excerpt: We Are Ninja by Frank Chickens

参考文献 Perlmutter, D. (1978) "Impersonal Passives and the Unaccusative Hypothesis," BLS 4, 157-189. Sorace, A. (2004) "Gradience at the Lexicon-Syntax Interface: Evidence from Auxiliary Selection and Implications for Unaccusativity," in A. Alexiadou, E. Anagnostopoulou and M. Everaert (eds.) The Unaccusativity Puzzle: Explorations of the Syntax-Lexicon Interface, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 243-268. Washio, R. (2001) "Auxiliary Selection: A Universal Phenomenon," in Kazuko, I and N. Hasegawa (eds.) Linguistics and Interdisciplinary Research, 139-167. Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/sigajugo LINEオープンチャット https://line.me/ti/g2/1-H1J1-BG2v9VTOvbipREA?utm_source=invitation&utm_medium=link_copy&utm_campaign=default BGM: MusMus http://musmus.main.jp/ #落ち着きある #ひとり語り #豆知識 #雑学 #教育

For four decades, Masamoto Ueda and his wife, Kazuko, have been running a small ramen shop in Tokyo. Over the years, they've slowly perfected their recipe and created a community for themselves and their customers. In his new documentary, Come Back Anytime, John Daschbach takes audiences into the kitchen, the farm and the lives of the people who call the place home.

For four decades, Masamoto Ueda and his wife, Kazuko, have been running a small ramen shop in Tokyo. Over the years, they've slowly perfected their recipe and created a community for themselves and their customers. In his new documentary, Come Back Anytime, John Daschbach takes audiences into the kitchen, the farm and the lives of the people who call the place home.

This podcast is a conversation between a local senior citizen, Kazuko Watanabe, and a senior in high school, Sam Owens. We call this segment Seniors and Seniors. This intergenerational conversation demonstrates the humanity that binds us all, no matter what age. Kazuko and Sam discuss their different perspectives of Asian American Heritage Month.

Where can musicians learn more about successfully financing a career in music? Musician Calista Kazuko shares her top tips on organising and managing her finances, what she’s learnt about the application process and how to make top quality content on a budget. Consultant Remi Harris shares the best resources to find funding that’s right for you and tells us her secrets of a successful funding application. Calista Kazuko: https://bit.ly/3cB3cP1 Remi Harris: https://bit.ly/2Pdya7f Easy Money book: https://amzn.to/3dkiUNT Help Musicians’ Funding Wizard: http://bit.ly/2nYNveg PRS Foundation: http://bit.ly/2VO0LPc Arts Council: http://bit.ly/2qhFXnu Sound Advice: https://bit.ly/3rri9Ig

In our first interview with a QUINTET competitor, Andrew talks to Team Fairtex's Kazuko Sakamoto. Sakamoto is a grappler from Imanari Dojo. Interview topics include transitioing from gi to no-gi grappling, training under Masakazu Imanari, the "Kazuko Lock," being an older grappler, preparing for QUINTET, what she wants to accomplish in her grappling career, the IBJJF allowing leglocks, women in Japanese sports, and much more! See Sakamoto compete at Quintet Fight Night 6 in Tokyo live at the EX THEATER ROPPONGI on the UFC Fight Pass 3/12 at 4:00 AM. Follow Sakamoto on Instagram: kazulinda You can see Imanari's live rolling/demonstrations on their YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKP...​ Follow We are RIZIN at: Twitter: WeareRizinPod Listen to us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast​ ​... ) Soundcloud (@user-112624935)

October, 1986. The dismembered body parts of Japanese tourist Kazuko Toyonaga, 22, are discovered floating in the water of Copenhagen, Denmark. As police investigate, they start to connect Kazuko’s case with other similar murder in the region. After Kim Wall’s murder in 2017, the cold case is dusted off and many believe the same killer is responsible for both young women’s murders. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com⁣ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁣ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Durée : 57:56 - Dans cette émission, les Vinyliques font une spéciale artistes français qui chantent français ! Nos 3 comparses échangent autours d'une playlist originale concoctée avec amour ! Entre découvertes, surprises ou classiques, .... Futuro Pelo - "Bluff" Klub des loosers - "Comme eux"  Léo Ferré - "Paris Canaille" Martin Solveig & Stephy Haik - "Cabo Parano" Terrenoire - "La nuit des parachutes" Serge Gainsbourg - "Flash forward" Carambolage - "5 à 7" Halo Maud - "Wherever" Kazuko - "Les français sont bizarres"

Kazukoさんと以下のニュースについて話しました。 お店潰れてるやん/Wisdom 2.0 Japan/年齢/会社で働く 2020/10/27 この会には、収録したものの音源が悪く公開できない以下のお話がありました... ハイチュウ/歯医者/Search Inside Yourself/デジタル庁 平井大臣/エストニア/NewsPicks/LINEモバイル/サブキャリアSIM

Kazuko & Yuki で以下のニュースについて話しました。 救いようがない人間/島国/惨めさと恥/アドラー的対応/人権/愛国心/相性/スパイ/迎撃ミサイル/ロシアの武器見本市/同調圧力/マイ時間割/最高の自分でいるために/サバイバル学校 2020/9/8

元オリンプックスキー選手がマウイに住み、妻となり、母となり、ビジネス経営をする中で今思うこと。この対談は女性として女性に向けたメッセージでもあり、そして男性へ向けたメッセージも含まれています。 www.mamamana-ment.com Itunes Podcast @Mama Mana-ment Spotify @Mama Mana-ment Note @ayakolux Facebook グループ @Mama Mana-ment Youtube @Mama Mana-ment Instagram @mamamanament

Más allá de la decisiva aportación de los haikus –esa prodigiosa forma de captar la eternidad en diecisiete sílabas-, ¿qué conocemos de la poesía japonesa? ¿Conocemos a algún poeta japonés vivo? Presentamos hoy a dos poetas, pertenecientes a generaciones distintas, del Japón actual: Kazuko Shiraishi (1931), autora de reconocido prestigio en su país, de quien recitamos cinco poemas (“Meditación ardiente”, “Ser”, “Pájaro carpintero”, “Lago amarillo” y “Jugador de fútbol”) y Toshiko Hirata (1955), también novelista y dramaturga de quien reproducimos los dos últimos poemas del programa (“Conejo” y “Tesoro”). CRÉDITOS (Autora/poema/voz/música): 1. Presentación – Manuel Alcaine – John Coltrane - A Weaver Of Dreams 2. Kazuko Shiraishi – Meditación ardiente – Lola Orti – John Coltrane - A Weaver Of Dreams 3. Kazuko Shiraishi – Ser – Néstor Barreto – John Coltrane - The Promise 4. Kazuko Shiraishi – Pájaro carpintero – María José Sampietro – John Coltrane - The Promise 5. Kazuko Shiraishi – Lago amarillo – Elena Parra – John Coltrane - My Favorite Things 6. Kazuko Shiraishi – Jugador de fútbol – Lola Orti – John Coltrane - My Favorite Things 7. Toshiko Hirata – Conejo – Chus Sanjuán – John Coltrane - In A Sentimental Mood 8. Toshiko Hirata – Tesoro – Elena Parra – John Coltrane - Cresent

Más allá de la decisiva aportación de los haikus –esa prodigiosa forma de captar la eternidad en diecisiete sílabas-, ¿qué conocemos de la poesía japonesa? ¿Conocemos a algún poeta japonés vivo? Presentamos hoy a dos poetas, pertenecientes a generaciones distintas, del Japón actual: Kazuko Shiraishi (1931), autora de reconocido prestigio en su país, de quien recitamos cinco poemas (“Meditación ardiente”, “Ser”, “Pájaro carpintero”, “Lago amarillo” y “Jugador de fútbol”) y Toshiko Hirata (1955), también novelista y dramaturga de quien reproducimos los dos últimos poemas del programa (“Conejo” y “Tesoro”). CRÉDITOS (Autora/poema/voz/música): 1. Presentación – Manuel Alcaine – John Coltrane - A Weaver Of Dreams 2. Kazuko Shiraishi – Meditación ardiente – Lola Orti – John Coltrane - A Weaver Of Dreams 3. Kazuko Shiraishi – Ser – Néstor Barreto – John Coltrane - The Promise 4. Kazuko Shiraishi – Pájaro carpintero – María José Sampietro – John Coltrane - The Promise 5. Kazuko Shiraishi – Lago amarillo – Elena Parra – John Coltrane - My Favorite Things 6. Kazuko Shiraishi – Jugador de fútbol – Lola Orti – John Coltrane - My Favorite Things 7. Toshiko Hirata – Conejo – Chus Sanjuán – John Coltrane - In A Sentimental Mood 8. Toshiko Hirata – Tesoro – Elena Parra – John Coltrane - Cresent

• t.me/rtsfm or t-do.ru/rtsfm • facebook.com/rtsfm • instagram.com/rts.fm • vk.com/rtsfm • youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow • @rtsfm Kichi Kazuko (UA) DJ set @ RTS.FM Georgia (Tbilisi) on 17th of October. https://soundcloud.com/kichi_kazuko Kiev based exquisite dj with a sensitive touch for old sounds. She is also running successfully her own event (United.)

This week, Keyerra and JV discuss the case of Kazuko Fakuda, the woman of seven faces. Thank you to @drivenbytatiana on twitter for suggesting this case for us to cover this week! Talk to Us: The Show’s Twitter: @crimeincolor Key’s Twitter: @sothisisthekey JV’s Twitter: @myxterhyde Use the hashtag #CrimeInColor to talk about the show www.crimeincolorpod.com www.patreon.com/crimeincolor Email us stories & experiences at crimeincolor@gmail.com MERCH: teespring.com/stores/crime-in-color-merch Music Credits: Interlude 1 - HARMS harms187.bandcamp.com @kchowse on twitter Podcast Interlude & Closing track - Ben from M.A.U.L. Podcast Twitter - @maulpodcast Tumblr - @maulpodcast Instagram - @maulpodcast www.facebook.com/maulpodcast www.patreon.com/maulpodcast maulpodcast@gmail.com maulpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Links: https://www.tokyoreporter.com/japan-news/special-reports/heisei-flashback-kazuko-fukuda-the-woman-of-seven-faces/ https://medium.com/@unseenjapan/the-strange-sad-case-of-fukuda-kazuko-%E7%A6%8F%E7%94%B0%E5%92%8C%E5%AD%90-the-woman-who-nearly-got-away-with-murder-1ccde44f4dd6 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2000/12/14/national/life-term-for-ex-fugitive-in-robbery-killing-upheld/#.XPZzOZNKgdU https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/12/world/asia/in-japan-justice-is-not-only-blind-it-holds-a-stopwatch.html

In 1982, Kazuko Fukuda strangled her coworker, changed her name, and went on the run—for fifteen years. She was playing a game of chicken with the law, trying to stay free until the statute of limitations for her crime ran out. To do this, she had to go under the knife. (Become a Patreon supporter for rewards and bonus content!) Sources: Crime stats for Japan and the US: The Japanese Industrial System (De Gruyter Studies in Organization, 3rd Edition), Page 46, and “The U.S. Murder Rate Is Up But Still Far Below Its 1980 Peak,” FiveThirtyEight, 25 Sept 2017 “Staying Healthy in Japan: Jujin Hospital,” Tokyo Weekender,  20 May 1888 “A Modest Proposal for Capturing Fugitives,” The Japan Times, Aug 07, 1997 “Informant donates reward to charity,” The Japan Times, 24 Aug 1997 “After 14 years on run, murder suspect arrested,” The Japan Times, 30 Jul 1997  “Japanese police scramble to catch up with criminals,” The Washington Post, Tokyo, 13 September 1997 “Ex-fugitive admits killing,” The Japan Times, 28 Oct 1997 “Life term for ex-fugitive upheld,” The Japan Times, 14 Dec 2000 “The rules of hostessing,” Japan Today, 3 November 2009  “Japan: Statute of Limitations for Murder Abolished,” Global Legal Monitor, The Law Library of Congress, 21 May 2010  “Heisei flashback: Kazuko Fukuda, ‘The Woman of Seven Faces,’” Tokyo Reporter, 19 April 2019 Music: “Guilty” by Richard A. Whiting, Harry Akst, and Gus Kahn, sung by Anna Telfer.“Moon-kana – Tsuki Kinoko (Yaka-anima Slow Mix)” by Yaka-anima from Broken Doll (2018), used with permission from archive.org under license Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wie viele feministische Initiativen und Vereine ist auch One Billion Rising Austria (OBRA) von Kürzungen und Streichungen der Förderungsgelder durch das Frauenministerium betroffen.  Als Antwort darauf organisierte der Verein, allen voran Aiko Kazuko Kurosaki, seine künstlerische Leiterin eine Performance/Intervention am Ballhausplatz. Aiko Kazuko Kurosaki erzählt von der Aktion, von den Folgen der Streichung und warum Tanz ein feministisches Medium sein kann.   One Billion Rising findet ihr unter: https://1billionrising.at/   Dort könnt ihr den Verein unterstützen, indem ihr Mitglieder werdet oder spendet, nämlich an: OBRA IBAN: AT06 1200 0100 13572838 BIC: BKAUATWW   Außerdem findet ihr alle Infos zu künftigen Veranstaltungen (auch Benefizveranstaltungen) im Kalender.   Große Töchter unterstützen könnt ihr hier: https://patron.podbean.com/grossetoechter

Reflecting on some hard times and going over lessons that I did not know while in this moment.

A rare musical podcast with songs by Daisuke Yokoyama, music missionary, and his wife, Kazuko. Enjoy!

Kichi Kazuko RTS.FM Kiev Mezzanine 16.09.2017 by RTS.FM

Blade Between Oni and Hare. Fantasy. Inspired by the Japanese fable, "White Hare of Onaba." Author Siobhan Gallagher lives in south Texas and grew up in Arizona. She has a political satire piece coming up in Saturday Night Reader, and in December there'll be a podcast of her Unidentified Funny Objects story, "All I want for Christmas..." from Toasted Cake. Her author website is defconcanwrite.blogspot.com. This fable features kickass girl samurai Kazuko, and first appeared in the anthology, "Abbreviated Epics" from Third Flatiron. Story read by Marie Boyko and produced by Andrew Cairns.

Blade Between Oni and Hare. Fantasy. Inspired by the Japanese fable, "White Hare of Onaba." Author Siobhan Gallagher lives in south Texas and grew up in Arizona. She has a political satire piece coming up in Saturday Night Reader, and in December there'll be a podcast of her Unidentified Funny Objects story, "All I want for Christmas..." from Toasted Cake. Her author website is defconcanwrite.blogspot.com. This fable features kickass girl samurai Kazuko, and first appeared in the anthology, "Abbreviated Epics" from Third Flatiron. Story read by Marie Boyko and produced by Andrew Cairns.

-In this episode: Daniel and Kazuko encounter some rush hour traffic as souls flood Heaven by the millions.

-In this episode: Kate, Daniel and Kazuko meet some clones, some Egyptian gods, and many things are revealed. Special appearance by JC Hutchins and the clones from 7th Son.

-In this episode: Daniel, Kate and Kazuko let the Roman Emperors know that their gravy train has ended.

-In this episode: Daniel, Kate and Kazuko begin their journey to Hell, stopping in Purgatory to announce that Judgement Day has come and gone.

Shinshoku Kiss Volume 1 Manga Review. Written and drawn by Kazuko Higashiyama, co-creator of Tactics. Translated by Monica Seya Chin. Adapted by Jay Antani. Originally published in Japan by Gentosha Comics in 2004. Published by Tokyopop, $9.99, Rated Older Teen 16+. Kotoko Kashiwagi has dolls on the brain, and I'm not talking about android girls, I'm talking about dress-up dolls, which have their very own otaku subculture in Japan which counts females and males among their fandom. Kotoko would like nothing more than to spend the rest of her life designing and making them. She's constantly snapping photos of beautiful men and women to use as models for her dolls and she even enters a doll-making contest. Even though she loses, her work catches the eye of Fool, the hottest doll designer out there, who also works in film and TV. On one of her picture hunts, Kotoko spots a suitable bishonen sitting on a bench who has some curious bandages wrapped around parts of his body. When he touches her, some sort of electrical spark occurs and he ends up kidnapping her and taking her back to his apartment, which he shares with another guy named Yuta, who is also a dollmaker. When he asks Kotoko to help him with his work, she flatout refuses, thinking both these guys are creeps, perverts...or worse.  As she makes a move for the door, Yuta calmly tells her she can go but if she doesn't agree to help him, she is going to die!  Kotoko doesn't even have a clue that Yuta is actually Fool and that he wants her to use a new supernatural ability to help him make dolls. Ok, I'll be the first to admit that I have absolutely no interest in dolls or doll-making. But I had no interest in the game of Go but I love reading the manga Hikaru No Go and would even like to take up playing it someday. After reading volume 1 of Shinshoku Kiss, I can hazard the guess that you'll never catch me dressing up dolls. This manga reminds me a bit of Paradise Kiss, even to the pushy bishonen who use intimidation, both physical and psychological, to get what they want out of the main heroine. But Yuta (Fool) goes to even more disturbing extremes. He repeatedly threatens to kill Kotoko several times in this first volume. And then you have the trademark bad boy seduction scene with Yuta pushing her against the wall and pinning her arms above her head, putting his lips oh so close to hers. It takes a little of the romance out of things when what looks like the male lead early on makes the female lead cough blood. Kazuko seems at cross purposes most of the book as she changes swiftly and jerkily from horror to romance to comedy. Somehow, she thinks, my female readers won't realize how bad this series is if I throw them a couple of mysterious bishonen. I'm not a devout feminist or anything, actually I'm a man, but I don't appreciate male characters threatening to kill women and chalking it up to bad-boy romance. Obviously, any girl that would fall for a would-be murderer would be psychotic themselves. Hey, but even OJ has a girlfriend, so I can't go too far with this line of thought. My Grade: C-  (the only thing that kept it from being a D is that I liked Kotoko, even though she was a bit shallow and only judged people by their appearance)