Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and
In this episode we move forward in time to World War Two and talk about the documentary screening we
In this episode, the creators of the Samurai Archives Japanese History Page (Samurai-archives.com) t
In this episode, we talk about the article “Washing off the Dust”: Baths and Bathing in Late Medieva
In this episode we discuss the structure of the Tokugawa government during the Edo period. We examin
In part 2 of our interview with Trevor Absolon we continue our discussion on Samurai armor. Trevor
In today's podcast, we talk with Trevor Absolon, Japanese armor expert and dealer, author, documenta
In this episode, Travis discusses his experience as an intern at the Smithsonian Institute's Freer/S
In this episode, your hosts examine the development of fiat and commodity currencies in Ancient Japa
In this episode we finish off our battle of Nagashino series with an interview and Q&A with Nate Led
In this episode, Nate gives a narrative of the events of the battle of Nagashino, and his analysis o
This episode we interview Nate about using the US Military’s Military Decision Making Process as a t
If you’ve ever wondered what the process is behind historical research, here’s your chance to find o
In January 2012 Nate presented his paper, "Samurai as Commander: The Battle of Nagashino (1575) and
For part 3 of our JSA coverage, Chris, Nate, Travis, and guest host Alison Rapp continue their round
In part 2 of our Japan Studies Association conference coverage, Nate and Alison talk about their pre
In this episode, Chris, Nate, Travis, and guest host Alison Rapp have a roundtable discussion about
This episode Travis talks about a conference he attended in October 2011 titled "Utopias and the Jap
During the Edo period, tales of revenge taken from events of the day inspired artists, play writes,
Until Kataki-Uchi, or blood revenge, was outlawed by the Meiji government in 1873, it had a long his
In part 2 of our “14 Japanese Movies You Should See” podcast, we present our top 2 choices, as well
