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History of Japan

This 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.

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37:45

Episode 505 - The More Things Change...

History of Japan ·

2023/10/22

Apologies for the delayed publication! This week on the podcast: the Nara Period! Japan has a new capital, and surely that means politics are about to change and become more stable, right...? Show notes here.

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38:04

Episode 504 - The Great Change

History of Japan ·

2023/10/13

Part four of our Revised Introduction to Japanese History is all about the Taika Reforms of 645 CE: what drove them, why do they matter, and why does the more traditional answer to those questions leave some important gaps in our understanding? Show notes here.

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35:24

Episode 503 - It Takes a Genius to Write It

History of Japan ·

2023/10/06

Part 3 of our Revised Introduction to Japanese History: the emergence of recorded history in Japan brings with it some more clarity on what's happening, but also new uncertainties. Show notes here.

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35:44

Episode 502 - The Age of Myth and Legend

History of Japan ·

2023/09/29

For part 2 of our Revised Introduction to Japanese History: what do we know about the origins of Japan's imperial family? And how does that knowledge line up with the mythology built around the family's rise? Show notes here.

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37:24

Episode 501 - In the Beginning

History of Japan ·

2023/09/22

We're back at the beginning for Part 1 of a new miniseries: A Revised Introduction to Japanese History. Show notes here.

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39:57

Episode 500 - The 500th Episode

History of Japan ·

2023/09/15

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 this link Support the show on Patreon

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37:12

Episode 499 - A Rocky Relationship

History of Japan ·

2023/09/08

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. Sources, show notes, and transcript at this link Support the show on Patreon

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34:07

Episode 498 - Final Trip Thoughts

History of Japan ·

2023/09/01

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.

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35:01

Two Tourists in Nara and Osaka

History of Japan ·

2023/08/25

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 the show on Patreon

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47:14

Episode 496 – Two Tourists in Tokyo

History of Japan ·

2023/08/18

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 Support the show on Patreon

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01:02:21

Crosspost - The Five Men of Naniwa

History of Japan ·

2023/08/11

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

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No Episode this week

History of Japan ·

2023/08/09

Hello all; I'm still recovering from a pretty bad cold that's making it hard to speak into a mic without sounding awful, so we're going to skip an episode this week. We'll be back next week!

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35:45

Episode 495 - This Just In

History of Japan ·

2023/08/04

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 link Support the show on Patreon

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33:53

Episode 494 – His Master’s Voice

History of Japan ·

2023/07/28

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

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35:59

Episode 493 – Wired Up

History of Japan ·

2023/07/21

In the first of a multi-part series on the history of communications technology in Japan, we’ve got a double-header: the landline telephone and telegraph. How did two technologies we now think of as ancient help remake a country opening itself up to the industrial world? Sources, show notes, and transcript at this link Support the show on Patreon

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38:19

Episode 492 - The Whipping Boy

History of Japan ·

2023/07/14

This week: Tokugawa Ienari is often considered the worst shogun of the Tokugawa era. Where does his reputation come from, and is it entirely deserved? Sources, show notes, and transcript at this link Support the show on Patreon

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38:11

Episode 491 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 5

History of Japan ·

2023/07/07

This week: Osaka enters the modern era. How did the nation’s kitchen become the “capital of smoke,” and how did the city’s government attempt to remake it for the modern era? Show notes and episode transcript at this link Support the show to get access to ad-free episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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38:53

Episode 490 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 4

History of Japan ·

2023/07/02

Apologies for the delayed release! I had some computer issues on my end, but they are now resolved. This week is all about Osaka during the late Edo years, as the system of the Tokugawa shoguns began to fall further and further out of equilibrium. How did the "nation's kitchen" weather attempts to alter the system of rice-based taxation that was the backbone of Tokugawa Japan? And why was it the site of the first anti-shogunate rebellion in centuries? Show notes here.

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33:47

Bonus Episode - Paradox Interactive Interview!

History of Japan ·

2023/06/23

I'm very excited to announce my work with Paradox Interactive on a new piece of content for the excellent Europa Universalis IV! Join me as I talk with Alvaro Sanz, one of the fine folks at Paradox, about the project and about video games, history, and all the fun intersections thereof.

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40:10

Episode 489 - The Nation's Kitchen, Part 3

History of Japan ·

2023/06/16

This week: it's the height of the Edo period, and you sail into Osaka's harbor. What sorts of things might you see? Show notes here.

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