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The article explores youth in the countryside of Colonial Taiwan, which was ruled under Japan from 1895 to 1945. Particular focus is given to how this relates to the history of fascist, totalitarian and communist regimes. Additional topics discussed include the recruitment of Taiwanese soldiers for Japan during World War II, colonial village youth associations in the Japanese countryside and the training of young women, which began in July 1939 and involved learning the feminine attributes of Japanese culture, including cooking, sewing, music, archery and dancing.

The article discusses the relationship between opium and science in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Particular focus is given to the researching and development of opium pastes by colonial officers. Details on investigations into the taste of various opium pastes by the Japanese Opium Production Office and on the Office's attempts to manufacture its own opium pastes are presented. Power and imperialism are discussed.