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Christopher Harding, Hiroko Yoda
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Thinking through Japanese history and culture

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  • Christopher Harding

    Author of Japan Story & A Short History of Japan. BBC broadcaster exploring the people and stories that shaped Japan.

  • Hiroko Yoda

    Tokyo based translator, photographer, and author. I specialize in re-contextualizing Japanese culture in a fun and engaging way for English readers.

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