The first part of this two-part episode is a setup for the fall of the Tokugawa. I discuss the structure of the Japanese government and the state of the economy during this time, as well as the culture and the role of the samurai. Tune in next week to find out how these elements set the stage for the downfall of the ruling family in Japan.Special thanks to OUT OF THE BLANK podcast for collaborating with me. You can find him on Instagram @outoftheblank_podcast. For podcast production help, check out Content Sound on Instagram as well, @contentsound. Also be sure to listen to my friend’s music on SoundCloud. His username is Tylester.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at [email protected] and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.