This week, Japan finally gets the Olympics; but what does that really mean for Japan? What does hosting really accomplish…
This week, we’re starting a series on the history of the Olympic movement in Japan. How did Japan get involved…
This week, we’re taking an in-depth look at the life and legacy of Ozu Yasujiro, one of Japan’s most famous…
This week, we’re talking over Japan’s response to one of the greatest public health crises of the 20th century: the…
This week, we tackle one of our more unique subjects. It’s time to talk about an institution so secretive that…
This week, we tackle the life of one of Japan’s most interesting women, who rose from obscure origins to become…
This week we wrap this series up with a look at the changes in the feminist movement during the US…
This week, we continue our exploration of the life of Hiratsuka Raicho, and add a new character to our cast:…
This week, we start off our first ever twinned biography with a look at the early career of one of…
This week, we’re talking about my absolute favorite poet in the history of forever: Kobayashi Issa. I promise he’s great,…