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The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
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32 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
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When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serious, big business -- and, more than once, they played a vital role in Japan's postwar economy. In part one of this week's special two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the amazing story of master toymaker Matsuzo Kosuge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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