Japan and the WorldEpisode 15: The Gangster0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -12:41-12:41Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Japan and the WorldSubscribe to listenEpisode 15: The GangsterThe Allied Occupation of Japan - Part IIChristopher HardingSep 19, 2025∙ Paid2ShareContinue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Harding.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Japan and the WorldConversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections.Conversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections. SubscribeListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeOvercastPocket CastsRSS FeedAppears in episodeChristopher HardingRecent EpisodesEpisode 33: Loneliness in JapanFeb 6 • Christopher HardingEpisode 32: Why Oda Nobunaga Welcomed the WestJan 31 • Christopher HardingEpisode 31: EntrepreneursJan 23 • Christopher HardingPreview: Episode 31: EntrepreneursJan 23 • Christopher HardingEpisode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's ResidenceJan 16 • Christopher HardingEpisode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The AnswerJan 10 • Christopher HardingEpisode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?Jan 2 • Christopher HardingPreview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?Jan 2 • Christopher Harding