
A history of the people of Japan, from the prehistoric Jomon period to the modern era. WARNING: This podcast occasionally touches on subjects of human sexuality, suicide, violence, and torture.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

The Economic Miracle period witnessed, as its name suggests, tremendous economic growth throughout Japan. However, that growth came at a cost to Japan's organized working class as well as white collar workers whose pursuit of productivity often compr... more
Ikeda Hayato managed to garner the necessary support to become the President of the LDP and the Prime Minister of Japan after Kishi Nobusuke's resignation in 1960. He would prove to be almost the polar opposite of his arch-conservative predecessor, c... more
Conservatives and Leftists both experienced party mergers after the 1955 general election. However, it was the Liberal Democratic Party who would emerge as the big winner for the foreseeable future.
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The Allied occupation changed Japan's social norms in a variety of ways. When the occupation ended, some of those changes would remain while others would fall by the wayside. In the midst of rebuilding, economic chaos, and privation, the Japanese fil... more
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I love the story,narrator,word choice,subject and just the feel.200/10!Recomend to anyone who enjoys good naration or history.
I love the story,narrator,word choice,subject and just the feel.200/10!Recomend to anyone who enjoys good naration or history.
Really enjoyed this podcast, first episode has already caught me very well.
This is really good and all enjoyers of Japan or history should try
Good and quick mini lessons on Japanese history.
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Listeners can expect a well-researched, narrative-driven history of Japan, spanning from ancient times to the modern era, with a strong emphasis on political movements, wars, and cultural shifts. Episodes often contextualize events within broader East Asian geopolitics, including World War II, colonialism, and internal reforms, while also noting biases in sources and offering nuanced perspectives on controversial topics. A notable strength is the careful balancing of storytelling with analytical insight, making complex historical threads accessible without sacrificing depth. The show tends to appeal to listeners who enjoy methodical timelines, primary-source-style analysis, and a sober, scholarship-minded approach to history.
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