The Man in the High Castle Terms

The Pinoc is the white American governing body of the PSA, located in Sacramento. Ultimately, this is a puppet government with very little power, as ultimately all final decisions rest with Japanese officials. Wyndham-Matson has… read analysis of Pinoc

Wabi is the Japanese word for great taste—specifically, it is the ability to create beauty out of simplicity. Most Americans struggle with wabi, whereas Betty Kasoura embodies it. read analysis of Wabi

Wu is the Japanese word for the tranquility associated with holy things, many of which reflect spiritual balance. As Paul Kasoura explains to Childan, wu can exist in surprising places; Paul believes that the… read analysis of Wu

“Operation Dandelion” is the code name for the Nazi plot to drop a nuclear bomb on Japan. The Nazis hope that by dropping this bomb, they will wipe out the Japanese government and then achieve… read analysis of Operation Dandelion