Echoes of Empire: The Power of Japanese Propaganda
Propaganda has become increasingly relevant in recent years. With the advancement of technology, people are becoming more vulnerable to disinformation. Japan experienced a similar situation during its rise to power during the turn of the century. With the mass production of newspapers and magazines amidst the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese population became instilled in nationalism and militarism. Despite the era of demilitarization and democratization that followed World War I, the Japanese Empire once again became fixated on expansion. This time, advancements in radio and film propagated a sentiment for total war. Echoes of Empire: The Power of Japanese Propaganda examines the progress of Japanese propaganda during the imperial era (1868–1945) through the following themes: 1) Glorification, 2) Youth Culture, 3) Female Expectations and Mysogeny, and 4) Race War. The book serves to enlighten readers on the mechanisms and power of propaganda and the dangers of ignoring its significance.
