Deng ZhangThe transformation of Japan’s justification on ImperialismJapan has shifted significantly on its stance from the narrative of “The Way of Subjects” to “Goodbye Asia”. However, amid these gradual…Nov 21, 20232Nov 21, 20232
Deng ZhangMeiji regime’s colonization of HokkaidoSome historians would like to refer to Meiji regime’s annexation of Taiwan as the start of its colonization, but this perception is in fact…Oct 24, 20231Oct 24, 20231
Deng ZhangHow the edicts impact people’s lives.The edicts overall serve as a tool to control Japanese people, by carrying on and emphasizing the samurai class as a power and authority…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
Deng ZhangWhat is my relationship to Japan?I was born and raised in China for 15 years, after that I came to the US for high school. I was taught that Japan is our enemy, China’s…Oct 1, 20231Oct 1, 20231