In the early 20th century Japan sought to extend its relations around the world. Texas made imminent sense. A Japanese professor saw the Alamo as a perfect companion to one of ancient Japan’s most famous battles. The Emperor saw Texas as a perfect place to relocate some of his brightest farmers. Learn about the early connections between Japan and Texas in this latest episode of Wise About Texas.
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6 comments on “Ep. 60: Japanese Texas”
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Just listened to the Japanese episode. I learn something every time I listen to your podcast. I had no clue any of this had happened; however, it all makes perfect sense. All that time I lived in Beaumont and Winnie area. I never thought about the how the Rice industry even got there. Great work as always, Ken.
Thanks my friend!
Great episode. Really enjoyed the diversity of this offering. I appreciate how you move through different periods of Texas history.
Thank you and thanks for listening!
New liatener, 60 episodes in 5 days! Thanks for the great work. I would think, IMHO, Shinpei Mykawa (Maekawa) deserves a mention, purportedly introducing rice cultivation in Erin Station (now Mykawa) in 1906. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I think I mentioned him in Episode 60.