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History of Japan

This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Jap... Read more

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Crosspost - The Five Men of Naniwa

Crosspost - The Five Men of Naniwa

In lieu of a traditional episode, enjoy this one from the archives of my other podcast Criminal Records! 

11 Aug 2023

1hr 2mins

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Episode 495 - This Just In

Episode 495 - This Just In

This week: the rise and demise of radio in Japan, covering everything from the birth of NHK to the origin of sports broa... Read more

4 Aug 2023

35mins

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Episode 494 – His Master’s Voice

Episode 494 – His Master’s Voice

This week: The history of the record player in Japan, from the first prototypes to the dawn of the Japanese pop star. ... Read more

28 Jul 2023

33mins

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Episode 493 – Wired Up

Episode 493 – Wired Up

In the first of a multi-part series on the history of communications technology in Japan, we’ve got a double-header: th... Read more

21 Jul 2023

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Episode 492 - The Whipping Boy

Episode 492 - The Whipping Boy

This week: Tokugawa Ienari is often considered the worst shogun of the Tokugawa era. Where does his reputation come from... Read more

14 Jul 2023

38mins

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Episode 491 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 5

Episode 491 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 5

This week: Osaka enters the modern era. How did the nation’s kitchen become the “capital of smoke,” and how did the ci... Read more

7 Jul 2023

38mins

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Episode 490 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 4

Episode 490 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 4

Apologies for the delayed release! I had some computer issues on my end, but they are now resolved. This week is all abo... Read more

2 Jul 2023

38mins

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Bonus Episode - Paradox Interactive Interview!

Bonus Episode - Paradox Interactive Interview!

I'm very excited to announce my work with Paradox Interactive on a new piece of content for the excellent Europa Univers... Read more

23 Jun 2023

33mins

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Episode 489 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 3

Episode 489 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 3

This week: it's the height of the Edo period, and you sail into Osaka's harbor. What sorts of things might you see? Show... Read more

16 Jun 2023

40mins

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Episode 487 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 2

Episode 487 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 2

This week: how the rise of a powerful religious institution helped draw the attention of one of Japan's greatest warlord... Read more

9 Jun 2023

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