History of Japan
Isaac MeyerThis 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 | 642 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Fujiwara no Michinaga is on top of the world, but there's one final hurdle to overcome. His deceased brother's daughter is still the leader of the emperor's harem, and his closest confidant in the world. Without a grandson to make crown prince, he'll... more
This week: Fujiwara no Kaneie is a name we've encountered once before on the podcast. But now we get to see him in his element as a wheeler and dealer who lays out a perfect blueprint for assuming political power from an older sibling. And we'll get ... more
We're starting a new series taking a look at an oft neglected classic of Heian literature: The Eiga Monogatari, or Tale of Flowering Fortunes, which tells the history of the great Fujiwara family at the height of its power. This week: what do we know... more
This week: in 1988, a Japanese company bought a paper mill in Port Angeles, WA, in a story that basically nobody except one reporter from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer bothered to pay much attention to. But in fact, that story tells us a lot about U... more
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Absolutely information packed and worth the time, every time.
Podcast Addict53 months agomjbutcherGreat!
Podcast Addict54 months agoOleg- Great even for Japan history historians
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.
Apple Podcasts5Mishmish0707
Japan7 months ago - Amazing!
Very informative and interesting, great work :)
Apple Podcasts5maitofi
Poland9 months ago - Thank you!
Informative. But… He is only reading. Monotone. None of emotion or excitament. It is impossible to follow.
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Brazil10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #201 |  United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #47 | Japan/History |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Norway/History |
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This show delivers in-depth explorations of Japanese history, often weaving together political power, culture, literature, and media to illuminate how past events shape modern understandings of Japan. Episodes frequently center on court politics, rebels, literary sources, and how narratives from sources like Eiga Monogatari, Taiheiki, and Heian-era chronicles influence contemporary interpretations. The host's approach tends to balance meticulous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, sometimes using longer-form narratives and multi-episode arcs to unpack complex eras. A standout aspect is the integration of literary and archival sources to scrutinize how history is constructed and remembered, which can be especially engaging for ... more
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