
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 Japan to the modern day.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 634 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

This week: the manga industry during World War II. Plus some thoughts on the development of shojo manga, and finally a look at Tezuka Osamu and the ways in which his work helped create the manga market that exists today.
Show notes here.
Histories of manga tend to skip from the colorful woodblocks of the Edo period directly to the post-WWII industry we'd recognize today. But what do we lose when we do that? And what do we gain when we do investigate the century or so that lies betwee... more
This week: manga is today one of the most ubiquitous forms of entertainment in Japan. But the idea of comics as we might understand them has a much longer history. So how did we get from there to here--what, in other words, is the origin of Japanese ... more
This week, we're tackling the most legendary samurai in Japanese history: Miyamoto Musashi. Why is he so famous, what do we actually know about him, and why is there such a big gap between the story most are familiar with and what our actual sources ... more
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Absolutely information packed and worth the time, every time.
Great!
I have done my PhD in Japan concerning history and I need to explain many aspects of the history in my day job an although I know “a lot”, this is an awesome resource for easy listening but also educational, broadening understanding of various part etc.
really appreciate the amount of work that goes into every single episode.
Very informative and interesting, great work :)
Informative. But… He is only reading. Monotone. None of emotion or excitament. It is impossible to follow.
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Focusing on the expansive narrative of Japanese history, the episodes traverse various significant periods, figures, and literary contributions, offering audiences a comprehensive view of the nation's past. Noteworthy discussions include the intricacies of historical contexts surrounding key figures like Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the literary works of influential authors such as Natsume Soseki, and Japan's colonial history in regions like Manchuria. The unique approach combines storytelling with scholarly insights, making complex narratives accessible and engaging for listeners who might range from history enthusiasts to those simply curious about Japan's heritage.
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