A Podcast delving into bite sized pieces of Japanese history and mythology every week. Website: historyofjapan.co.uk
We look back on our 100 Episodes. Talking about what we found difficult, surprising, whats coming in the future.ANDQuizzing each other on past episodes. We hope you enjoy!~Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9CQhAqyK6F~Review us over on: Podchaser.Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.ukInstagram: @japan_archivesYoutube (Japan Archives): Japan ArchivesYoutube (Minecraft): Mycenria~~Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller.~~Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
Today we read a tale from the Konjaku Monogatari about a warring Snake and Centipede. ~ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9CQhAqyK6F ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
Today we bring together all the information we have concerning the most likely mythical origins of the Ise Grand Shrine. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
We start off the year with a wonderful, yet dark , folktale about a girl called Urikohime and a yokai by the name of Amanojaku. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the next Emperor to reign Japan, Emperor Suinin. Not only did he have to deal with an assassination plot, he also had to find a way to get his child to learn to speak after being mute for 30 years. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
It has been a while since we enjoyed a song by Heather. So she tests me today with a song about a frog. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
Hello hello we are so happy to be back! And today we are looking at the world record holder for the longest marathon time ever recorded. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archives): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written and Researched by Thomas and Heather.
Heather introduces us to our latest topic of tea. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A humorous tale today from the Konjaku Monogatari. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Continuing our exploration into the Shinto mythologies with the life of Ninigi. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Looking into the Guild of Blind Bankers in Edo in today's episode. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A rather odd tale today, one not advocated for by the Pope. But there are some who believe Jesus came and died in Japan. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the short lived Golden Tea Room, a portable tea room made under the leadership of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Interviewing my parents today about their experiences of exploring Japan as a tourist. From next episode we will be starting our new style of show! ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A new direction for our show. And for your history today we look into. Shinkansen, Taces, Microchip Shortages, Train Tickets, Wagashi and the Demons Parade in Kyoto. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Japan Archvies): Japan Archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the tale of Minister Kibi and the ordeal he went through to escape the tower he was placed in so he could return safely to Japan. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
In our first look into the Meiji era we look into one of the pioneers of women's education in Japan. Tsuda Umeko. And in Sumikko no Heather we have a new senryū for you. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
The story of a man unfortunately turned into a yokai when he went to visit China. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @japan_archives Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A short bonus today from the tales of Lafcadio Hearn, that of A Dead Secret. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
This week we finally dive into our first war and rebellion; the of the Hirotsugu no Ran. And in Sumikko no Heather we have an interesting culture note concerning St. Jordi Day in Japan. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look at a short tale concerning Bonsai. And in Summiko no Heather we have a new Senryu for you all. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A tale of an eccentric monk today by the name of Zōga. And in Summiko no Heather today, a Japanese Phrase. Are you a flower or a dango? ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A job which can have a lot of risk. But it is worth it to save those in need. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We look into the history of Eugenics today on our show. And how there are still people today who are living with the consequences of the Japanese Eugenics Laws from the 1940's. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into a tale from the Konjaku Monogatari. Containing over 1000 tales in numerous volumes, we stumbled across a rather humorous one for todays episode. And in Heather's Corner today, we have an interesting historical senryu. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the tale of Hoichi the Earless, a renowned Biwa player known to recite the tale of Dan-no-Ura. And in Heather's Corner today, we have an interesting senryu. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We return to the chronicles of the Emperors today, looking into the reign of Emperor Sujin; the 10th Emperor of Japan. And in Heather's Corner this week we have a Japanese cultural note, is something blue or green? ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into our next Ainu tale. One told by the sea god Repun Kamui. And in Heather's Corner this week we have a Japanese saying, and a rather important one at that. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
The folktale about a man who wished to live forever. And for the poem this week, we have a senryu by Ju Goya. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A cautionary tale today about what happens if you don't follow a good Buddhist lifestyle. And for the poem this week, we have one from Fujiwara no Toshiyuki. The same man affected by his undevout ways in the tale told today. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We're back and we have missed you! To dive back into our show we are going to be discussing whether to accept the 1,000,000円 the government is currently offering families to move out of Tokyo. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Instagram: @nexus_travels Youtube (Minecraft): Mycenria ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Let's finish off Womens History Month (late....) We hope you enjoy this episode, delving into the lives of three women who defended their homes and their families. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
All things must come to an end and so today we look into the final part of Mineko's tale as told in her autobiography. We see how she made her way into the ranks of being a Geisha, and also what they meant for her life and later retirement. We hope you've enjoyed her tale, we sure have. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the art of pearl diving in Japan and the women behind it. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We continue to explore the life of Mineko as she grows closer to becoming a Geisha. But sadly, these next few years are going to be filled with bad memories and loss. From Heather today, a Senryu about a Geisha. ~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
The story of the life of Mineko, a girl adopted at a very young age into the world of Geisha in the Gion District of Kyoto during the 1950's. From a family of sisters who also lived that life, Mineko is only just starting hers as the sucessor to one of the many Geisha houses of Gion. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today we look into the life of Higuchi Ichiyo. Her fascinating life, its hardships, and how she turned herself towards a career of writing; creating exceptional pieces which are now considered great examples of writing from the Meiji Era. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
This month is Womens History Month and so this week we are exploring the lives of three women whose names never made it down to the modern day. They were poets, writers and influential women of their time and so today we shed a light onto their lives. And for the poem section today, the votes are in! Lets see which poem you voted for me to try and memorise for this episode. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today the fairy tale of the Man Who Made Withered Trees to Bloom once more. And from Heather some form of Karuta poetry challenge for myself. Be sure to vote for the poem I need to memorise! And also a small tangent on the ideas behind sumiko gurashi. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We are back after a much needed break. And to get us back in the swing of thing a bonus for you all. An episode about Gigaku, a long forgotten pantomime art form. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today a look into the Zanbatō. Did this sword even exist? ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
In the Temple of Kozan-ji, in the outskirts of Kyoto there once was a collection of 4 scrolls, found nowhere else in Japan. Scrolls of Frolicking Animals. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We reached our milestone of 100 episodes! This week we continue to answer your listener questions about life in Japan! ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We reached our milestone of 100 episodes! So this week we answers your listener question about life in Japan! ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
The short tale of the man known as Sōgorō. His death, and the reasons behind it. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
A short tale, of a hidden mine, and the lives that were lost to keep it a secret. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Today something new, a topic recommended by the Professor himself. We look into the life of the Buddhist Monk known as Kūkai, and his devotion to the Shingon Sect. And from Heather today, we have an amusing senryu. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
Delving back into the stories of the Ainu people today with the song of the Marsh God. And for the poem today, we have an autumnal theme from Matsuo Bashō. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We finish up our exploration into tattooing at least for now with a look into some of the characters from The Suikoden. What were they like? And what were their tattoos should you wish to have them yourself? And for the poem today we head back to our favourite book, One Hudred Poets, with a poem from Priest Nōin. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We continue today with our exploration of tattooing in Japan. Looking this time at the kinds of animal one might see as well as the meaning behing them. And from Heather today, we have a Japanese phrase. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
We're back with a look into the history behind tattooing in Japan. It didn't always have the same connotations it does now, so let's delve into its origins this episode And from Heather she has a new annonymous Senryu for us to enjoy today. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music Ocha by Harris Heller. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.
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