Episode 454 - That All my Dreams Might Not Prove Empty

History of Japan - A podcast by Isaac Meyer - Fridays

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This week: in 1940, a manuscript lost for over 600 years is recovered from the archives of the Imperial family. Within it lies the story of a fascinating woman, and her journey from imperial concubine to Buddhist nun--a journey that covers everything from high politics to the lives of common folk.  Show notes here.