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History of Japan

History of Japan

Isaac Meyer

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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History of Japan - Episode 501 - In the Beginning
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09/22/23 • 37 min

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

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History of Japan - Crosspost - The Five Men of Naniwa
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08/11/23 • 62 min

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

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History of Japan - Episode 530 - Bakumatsu, Part 3
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05/10/24 • 37 min

This week: the age of feudalism comes crashing down, as in the span of just two years the Tokugawa shogunate goes from victory to crushing defeat. How did the final years of Tokugawa rule play out?

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History of Japan - Episode 505 - The More Things Change...
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10/22/23 • 37 min

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...?

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History of Japan - Episode 533 - At the Table or On the Table
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06/14/24 • 37 min

This week on the Revised Introduction to Japanese History: Japan joins the ranks of the great powers by building its own colonial empire. How did Japan come to be a great colonial power, what made its empire different from the others of the age, and more importantly: what made it the same?

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History of Japan - Episode 2 - A Kingdom Called Wa
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04/06/13 • 12 min

In this second episode, we discuss the earliest periods of Japanese history (the Jomon, Yayoi and Tumulus/Kofun periods), covering the years from prehistory to 538 AD. It's a long haul to cover!

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History of Japan - Episode 499 - A Rocky Relationship
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09/08/23 • 37 min

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

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History of Japan - Episode 3 - The First Capitol
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04/13/13 • 17 min

Today we will be discussing the Asuka and Nara periods, and the formation of a centralized, Chinese-style government based in a permanent capitol city.

There's intrigue, backstabbing, and stories about poop; should be fun!

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History of Japan - Episode 550 - Dog Days, Part 2
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10/18/24 • 34 min

This week we continue our footnote on the history of dogs in Japan. How did public perceptions of dogs change during the Meiji period? How did the adoption of modern notions of dog ownership and pet keeping help remake Japan's cities? And what impact did all of this have on Japan's existing canine population?

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History of Japan - Episode 502 - The Age of Myth and Legend
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09/29/23 • 35 min

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?

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FAQ

How many episodes does History of Japan have?

History of Japan currently has 568 episodes available.

What topics does History of Japan cover?

The podcast is about Japan, History, Podcasts and Japanese.

What is the most popular episode on History of Japan?

The episode title 'Episode 501 - In the Beginning' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History of Japan?

The average episode length on History of Japan is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of History of Japan released?

Episodes of History of Japan are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of History of Japan?

The first episode of History of Japan was released on Jan 1, 2010.

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