The Anthemist Ep.3 - Japan
07/09/20 • 33 min
In episode three, Josh and Robert look at one of the oldest works to become a national anthem. "Kimigayo" is Japan's only official national anthem, but it underwent a few changes over time and now presents a unique snapshot of Japan's history of imperial rule and 20th-century cultural shifts.
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Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
In episode three, Josh and Robert look at one of the oldest works to become a national anthem. "Kimigayo" is Japan's only official national anthem, but it underwent a few changes over time and now presents a unique snapshot of Japan's history of imperial rule and 20th-century cultural shifts.
Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters.
Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
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Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
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