The Middle Way Through the Middle Kingdom
This episode we look at the transmission of Buddhism through the 1st to 5th centuries from India, to the Kushan Empire, and across the Silk Road to the Han and succeeding dynasties, and even to Baekje...
16 Apr 202329min
Shakyamuni, aka the Historical Buddha
As we begin to talk about the arrival of Buddhism on the Japanese archipelago we start out with a look at the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, and his teachings. For more, check out our webpage at https...
1 Apr 202327min
The Fate of Nimna
This episode covers the fate of Nimna, aka Mimana or Imna, and the general destruction and subjugation of the various states on the Korean peninsula between Silla and Baekje, along with the rise of Si...
16 Mar 202342min
Politics of the Early Yamato Court
This episode we start our look at the reign of Ame Kunioshi Hiraki Niha, aka Kinmei Tennō. We'll start off with a look at his ascension to the throne and some of the politics that we can see going on ...
1 Mar 202329min
Traveling through the ancient Nara Basin, Part 1
Quick bonus episode talking about my own recent travels around the Nara Basin with some suggestions for those interested in ancient Japanese history. For photos, check out: https://sengokudaimyo.com/...
16 Feb 202320min
The Asuka Period Begins
This episode we take a look at the reign of Takewo Hiro Oshikuni Tate, aka Senka Tenno, and we take our first steps into what is referred to as the Asuka Period, due to the large number of rulers who ...
1 Feb 202325min
Ankan's Glass Bowl
This episode we look at some of the physical evidence from this period. In particular, since we are talking about the sovereign known as Ankan Tenno, we will look at a glass bowl, said to have come f...
16 Jan 202335min
New Year's Recap 2023
新年あけましておめでとうございます。 Happy New Year! This brief episode we take some time to recap the past year and look at what is cominng up in the future. In addition, we will talk a little bit about the behind th...
1 Jan 202322min
