Riwo finishes up Freedom Month talking about a San Diego Public Librarian who stood up for Japanese-American children during World War 2 internments. Clara Breed sent books, letters, and support to young readers imprisoned in camps — protecting their right to read and reminding them they were not forgotten. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join […]
Riwo finishes up Rebellious Creative Expression month with Yayoi Kusama, a rebel in polka dots. She’s been called “one of the most important artists to come out of Japan.” She’s not only a polka dot pop artist but also a filmmaker, protestor, author, sculptor, and fashion designer. She hit on rebellious creative expression on so […]
Riwo closes our Japan Month with a slice of shogun history. Tomoe Gozen was an onna-musha, a female warrior. She was taught defense and offense. She was on the battlefield with Samuari where she beheaded a lot of men. She was also involved in what led to the first shogunate. Show Notes Big thanks to […]
Kami continues Japan Month with J-Pop star Ado. Her debut song “Usseewa” reached more than 100 million plays in record time and hit #1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100. She also has a song for One Piece Film. But get this…she doesn’t show her real face. Learn about this fascinating and multi-talented artist creating powerful […]
Bonnie starts us off by learning about the controversial actress Komako Kimura. This gal managed two theaters in Toyoko, performed in nearly 500 plays, and created a movement. Komako was all about women’s suffrage and Japan tried to shut it down. So she came to America to walk in the 1917 Women’s Suffrage Parade in […]
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