Nation-Empire

Discover the compelling exploration of youth and nationalism in Sayaka Chatani's Nation-Empire, published by Cornell University Press in 2018. This insightful hardback edition spans 277 pages and delves into the motivations behind the fervent support of Japanese imperial nationalism among young men from Japanese colonies, particularly Taiwan and Korea, during World War II. Chatani meticulously examines the complex interplay of loyalty and identity that led these colonial youth to volunteer for the army, and she poses critical questions about their experiences and transformations in the aftermath of the war. Nation-Empire is an essential read for anyone interested in the themes of nationalism, political activity, and the impact of historical events on rural youth in Japan and Korea. Join the conversation about the legacy of imperialism and the voices of those who lived through it.