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.ukInstagram:
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.ukInstagram:
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
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.ukInstagram:
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
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
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 H
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 databa
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 Hist
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 da
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.ukInstagram:
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.ukInstagram:
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 ou
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.c
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
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.ukInstagram:
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 gro
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.~Revie
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 grow
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:
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
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.
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 o
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.C
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 databas