Recently, I received a comment from a listener pointing out some corrections to errors or unclear points in previous shows.…
This week, we’ll be discussing the most important premodern Japanese philosopher that no one has ever heard of: Motoori Norinaga,…
This week we’re covering one of the great tales of Japanese history: 47 warriors without a master who engaged in…
This week, we’ll be talking about Japan’s great tea master Sen no Rikyu. We’ll discuss his life, his rapid rise…
This week, we’re going to be talking about the origins and background of Article 9, the peace clause of Japan’s…
This week, we’ll be talking about Japan’s first great political reform: the Taika, or Great Change. We’ll discuss its causes,…
This week, we’re going to take a look at the first figure in recorded Japanese history: Himiko, queen of Yamatai.…
This week, we’re going to be talking about one of Japan’s most famous religious movements: Nichiren Buddhism, devoted to the…
This week, we’re taking a look at the darkest incarnation of Japan’s new religions: the cult known as Aum Shinrikyo.…
For the one year anniversary of the show, join us for an extra-long Q&A show; I’ll be taking questions submitted…