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Associate Professor Tomohiro Saeki from Department of History will appear on BS11's "Great Men: Lessons from Defeat"

Tomohiro Saeki, Associate Professor Department of History Faculty of Liberal Arts, will appear on BS11's "Great Men: Lessons from Defeat," which will air on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This historical information program examines the "historical blunders" of great figures, highlighting their personalities and providing lessons for those living today. The episode, titled "Emperor Goshirakawa and His Conflict with Kiyomori, Who Supported Insei," explores why Emperor Goshirakawa came into conflict with his supporter, Taira no Kiyomori, and the character of Emperor Goshirakawa, who ruled from a cloistered government during a transitional period from aristocratic rule to samurai rule. As an expert in medieval Japanese political history, Associate Professor Saeki will provide insight into the life and thoughts of Emperor Goshirakawa, so be sure to tune in.

Program introduction

Program title: Great People: Lessons from Defeat
Broadcasting station: BS11
Broadcast date and time: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9:00 PM to 9:55 PM

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