Death or Taxes, aka Don't Piss Off Umako
Fresh off the killing of Anahobe and the destruction of the Mononobe, Soga no Umako is riding high as a new sovereign, Prince Hasebe, takes the throne. Surely things will have finally settled down, w...
16 Elo 202335min
Things Kick Off
1 Elo 202332min
Setting the Stage
This episode we set the stage for one of the most momentous conflicts of the 6th century. A lot of change is coming to the islands, and the outcome of the power struggles would determine just what sh...
16 Heinä 202339min
Baekje and Yamato on the Rocks
This episode we examine some of the other things during the reign of Nunakura, including the relationship with Baekje--which, despite all of the Buddhist materials they had received, seems to be a bit...
1 Heinä 202341min
Let's Give This Buddhism Thing Another Try
We are back looking at Buddhism in the archipelago, this time in the reign of Nunakura Futodamashiki, aka Bidatsu. For references and more, check out our blog page at: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcas...
16 Kesä 202335min
The Dual Eruptions of Mt. Haruna
1 Kesä 202328min
All the Other Stuff
16 Touko 202339min
The Buddha Comes to Japan
This episode we talk about the first recorded instance of Buddhism--or at least the worship of the Buddha--in Japan, and we look at some of the politics and issues surrounding its adoption, as well as...
1 Touko 202338min
