Making a Miracle (Economics, 1955-1972)
The Economic Miracle period witnessed, as its name suggests, tremendous economic growth throughout Japan. However, that growth came at a cost to Japan's organized working class as well as white colla
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2026/06/15/making-a-miracle-economics-1955-1972/
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Tolerance and Patience (Politics 1954-1972, Part 2)
Ikeda Hayato managed to garner the necessary support to become the President of the LDP and the Prime Minister of Japan after Kishi Nobusuke's resignation in 1960. He would prove to be almost the polar opposite of his arc
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2026/06/08/tolerance-and-patience-politics-1954-1972-part-2/
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