The Japanese Cult in Brazil That Never Lost World War II (E32) (Patreon)

This is the story of a secret society among Japanese migrants in Brazil, the Shindo Renmei. They adamantly insisted that Japan had won World War II, to the point that they spread propaganda and carried out a series of terrorist attacks to reinforce their belief system. Your hosts are Julian Feeld and Jon Gabrus.

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Episode written and researched by Caio Almendra. It was edited by Ty Wood. Theme song by Thiago França. Cover art by Ruben Gerard. Super Structure selection of the week is Atomic Bomb by William Onyeabor.

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