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The Island’s Story | Episode 5 — Rising Sun: Taiwan Under Japanese Rule (1895–1945)

From 1895 to 1945, Taiwan lived under the Rising Sun. This episode examines five decades of Japanese colonial rule — a period that brought rapid modernization, cultural engineering, and the quiet, persistent forces of resistance. Railways and industry rose alongside strict policing, assimilation campaigns, and Indigenous struggle. This documentary explores Taiwan under Japanese rule (1895–1945) through cinematic visuals and poetic narration. Episode 5 covers: The Treaty of Shimonoseki and Japan’s takeover How colonial rule reshaped cities, railways, and everyday life The Kominka movement and efforts to redefine identity Indigenous uprisings, including the Wushe Incident Taiwan’s role within Japan’s expanding empire and WWII The complex legacy Japan left — debated, layered, and still felt today The impacts of this era continue to shape Taiwan’s politics, identity, and global story. This chapter continues Taiwan’s 400-year journey through empire, migration, and memory. New episodes release weekly. If the series resonates, please subscribe and share — it helps others discover Taiwan’s story. Select archival clips appear courtesy of the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI). Source: www.tfai.org.tw