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Apr 2023
45m 26s

SF! Japanese Science Fiction

Alison Fincher
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In this episode, we’re talking about Japanese science fiction. The history of the genre. SF in Japan. Breakthrough feminist sci-fi writer Izumi Suzuki. Plus loads of SF stories, including Suzuki’s “Night Picnic”. CW: suicide Transcript, notes and sources at the podcast episode page. Let RJL know what you think! (Contact us through the website if you ... Show More
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