Ep. 12: The Wildcard Educator, Yoshida Shoin!
Aired on July 5, 2017

Education plays a vital role in the development of revolutionaries. Before the Bakumatsu period, a cat named Yoshida Shoin taught the principles that would eventually inspire a generation of rebels. This narrative highlights his influence on the ideological formation of those who sought change during that historical era. The story focuses on his role as an educator and the lasting impact of his teachings on future uprisings.
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