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History of Japan

History of Japan

History

Episode 378 - A Star is Born

Episode 378 - A Star is Born

2021-02-19
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This week, we're talking about the birth of the idol industry in Japan. What are idols, how are they made famous, and what does all of this say about the nature of consumer culture in modern Japan?

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