Episode 338 – The Chrysanthemum Throne
The Anime Addicts discuss the Emperor of Japan’s desire to retire and step down from his role and the Japanese government’s refusal to allow him to do so.
We also review the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress!
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August 26, 2016 @ 8:37 pm
Can you post the YouTube link to the “History of Japan” video you referenced?
October 22, 2016 @ 5:15 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh5LY4Mz15o
September 1, 2016 @ 5:25 pm
Re: Chrysanthemum Throne, I might have missed this but did you mention that the Emperor is technically also the head of the Shinto religion? As such, he has many ceremonial duties, both in public and also behind closed doors. From what little I know, some of those “religious” ceremonies are archaic at best and sometimes inhumane. Just another reason the 82 year old man might want to retire from his “duties”.