The NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s latest video, “Uesugi Yozan: An Economic Miracle – Japanology Plus,” delves into the transformative leadership of Uesugi Yozan, a daimyo of the Yonezawa domain in the Edo period. It highlights his forward-thinking policies and economic strategies that led to a significant turnaround in the domain’s fortunes. The video underscores Yozan’s emphasis on fiscal prudence, investment in agriculture, and encouragement of learning and innovation, showcasing how his governance laid the groundwork for what is considered an economic miracle in Japan’s history.
- Uesugi Yozan was a daimyo of the Yonezawa domain during the Edo period.
- He implemented forward-thinking policies that drastically improved the domain’s economy.
- His governance focused on fiscal prudence and reducing the domain’s debt.
- Yozan invested in agriculture as a means to boost the economy.
- He promoted learning and innovation among his people.
- The video highlights his contributions as laying the foundation for an economic miracle.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
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