The Samurai In Our Closet
Mandy ShintaniWhat if the most powerful story you ever learned was the one your family never told you? Mandy Shintani grew up in a small town in Ontario with a secret hidden in her parents’ closet — her father, George Shintani, had a 450-year-old samurai sword, the story of which was never discussed. After his death at 97, Mandy began uncovering untold stories of Japanese Canadians through the lens of her fathe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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Mandy visits the family closet in her childhood home in Ontario, where her father's samurai sword was hidden, and begins the journey of uncovering his life story. She speaks with writers, historians, and playwrights to understand why so many stories ... more
Mandy joins a historic walking tour through old Japantown in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where her father enjoyed a happy childhood in a once-vibrant community. After Pearl Harbour, everything changed. Under the War Measures Act, 22,000 Japanese C... more
On a bus tour of remote internment sites in British Columbia, Mandy visits Sandon, a ghost town where her father was sent as a teenager. She learns how Japanese Canadians, mostly women, built strong communities in the camps, focusing on the well-bein... more
Mandy explores why her father and other Japanese Canadians — despite being labelled "enemy aliens" — chose to enlist in the Canadian Army. She grew up believing he was just a translator, but uncovers a hidden history of his work in war crimes investi... more
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- Hooked!
The “hook” of the Samurai sword got me started on the podcast but the rich storytelling kept me there. I thank the narrator for bringing to life deeply personal accounts of those who lived through this important period of history, during WWII and afterwards, particularly the stories told by her father through interviews and his journaling. The unfolding of the secret of how the Samurai sword came to be in his closet was as good as any mystery novel.
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Canada4 months ago - Fantastic!!
History through story-telling - Fascinating, emotional, and heartfelt. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Amelia J. N.Canada5 months ago - The Samurai in Our Closet
Two very enthusiastic thumbs up, Mandy! I believe that with this podcast you have laid the foundation for a book that will become a best seller for whatever market you choose.
Apple Podcasts4Yukon MarkCanada5 months ago - A compelling story
Wow! Every Canadian should listen to this series so that the history of Japanese Canadians is never forgotten. Amazing storytelling by Mandy and a wonderful testament to her father and his service to his country.
Apple Podcasts5Ann De BonoCanada5 months ago
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