History of Japan

This week, it's a listener question episode! Let's talk about the topics I'd like to cover, a D&D party made of Japanese prime ministers, the future of the show, and more. Transcript and show notes at...

15 Sep 202339min

This week on the podcast: Why are Japan and South Korea's governments so worked up about some uninhabited rocks in the middle of nowhere? Well, because sometimes those rocks stand for much, much more....

8 Sep 202337min

Once again, Isaac underestimates how many episodes it will take to cover something, and so one more time, we're talking travel in Japan! Show notes here.

1 Sep 202334min

This week on the podcast, a trip to two seats of the Imperial government. Also on the agenda: A really big Buddha statue, plenty of sake, and some very hungry deer. Map and photos at this link Support...

25 Aug 202335min

This week on the podcast, something a little different: My first time traveling purely as a tourist in Japan, with a very special guest star. Photos and a map of spots we discussed at this link Sup...

18 Aug 202347min

In lieu of a traditional episode, enjoy this one from the archives of my other podcast Criminal Records!

11 Aug 20231h 2min

This week: the rise and demise of radio in Japan, covering everything from the birth of NHK to the origin of sports broadcasting. Tune in and have a listen! Sources, show notes, and transcript at this...

4 Aug 202335min

This week: The history of the record player in Japan, from the first prototypes to the dawn of the Japanese pop star. Sources, show notes, and transcription at this link Support the show on Patreon

28 Jul 202333min