The End of the World! Japanese Apocalypse, Part 3

In part three of this episode, we’ll finish our story of Japanese apocalyptic and dystopian fiction.

First, stories from the mid-90s and 20-aughts. Then, stories from after the March 2011 Triple Disasters.

We’ll end with a look at the life and work of author Yoko Tawada who has written several apocalyptic stories, including one of the most important works of post-3/11 apocalyptic fiction available in English translation—The Emissary, also known at The Last Children of Tokyo.

CW: brief mentions of historical and fictional violence and rape

Notes and sources on the episode page. Transcript available.

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