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Tokyo
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In episode two of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Dr Christopher Harding as they delve into the fascinating, yet often turbulent, story of Tokyo. Together, they’ll visit key sites where major events unfolded – from exploring its medieval origins, and its growth as the base of the ruling shogun, to considering the major social and political upheavals of the 19th and 20th centuries. Along the way, they also meet some of the major figures who played pivotal roles in the development of what's now known as Tokyo.
History's greatest cities is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
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Released:
Jun 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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