Japanese POW Culture Shock

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What could a hairbrush or a sterile bandage reveal about life on opposite sides of World War II? Japanese POW Culture Shock explores Japanese prisoners of war encountering unfamiliar aspects of American everyday life, with a focus on the ordinary objects and practices that made those differences visible.Episodes draw on subjects such as feminine hygiene products, structured lingerie, and medical supplies and sterilization. Together, these topics offer a way to consider how expectations about personal care, clothing, and healthcare can differ across cultures, and why a routine item in one setting might seem unfamiliar in another.Listen for a closer look at the everyday details behind these wartime encounters.