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Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast

Summary: Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and all points in between - culture, warfare, literature, and interviews. The Official Podcast of the Samurai Archives Japanese History page.

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 EP162 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:12

Welcome back to our coverage of the fire at Shuri castle in Okinawa in 2019. Dr. Travs Seifman continues his discussion of the fire, its implications, and its impact on Okinawa.

 EP161 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:01

In late 2019, Shuri Castle in Okinawa burned down in a fire.  Multiple buildings were burned, as well as a whole host of irreplaceable cultural artifacts.  Dr. Travis Seifman talks about the history of the castle, what was lost, and what the castle means to the Okinawans.

 The Origin of the One-Eyed Dragon: Date Masamune - Tales of the Samurai #8 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:29

In far Northern Japan on the peripheries of the known world, an aggressive and moody child with one eye and a bad temper would come to prominence almost despite himself. Date Masamune, AKA the "One-Eyed Dragon" would eventually become a powerful and enigmatic ruler in the far North who won the respect of some of the most powerful Daimyo of his age.

 EP159 Interview with Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan Podcast host Joshua Badgley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:46

Today I'm talking to Joshua Badgley, the host of Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan podcast.  Get the inside scoop on this new podcast narrating the chronological history of Japan.

 EP158 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:41

This episode, Marky Star, Dr. Travis Seifman, and I continue our discussion of travel and tourism in premodern Japan.

 EP157 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:06

This episode I'm joined by Marky Star of the JapanThis blog, and Dr. Travis Seifman to talk about travel and tourism in premodern Japan. We have a very wide ranging conversation that includes modern Japanese tourism, where to go to find the history of Japanese Ninja Socks, and why you can no longer get a prostitute with your ramen noodles.  All that and much more!

 EP156 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:32

In this episode we continue our discussion of Japan's place in the "Chinese World Order". For thousands of years China was the center of culture and commerce in East Asia, and disseminated trade and political systems and ideology through a tribute system, which Japan had a complicated relationship with.

 EP155 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:32

In this episode we discuss Japan's place in the "Chinese World Order". For thousands of years China was the center of culture and commerce in East Asia, and disseminated trade and political systems and ideology through a tribute system, which Japan had a complicated relationship with.

 Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - All Out War - Tales of the Samurai #7 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:06

By the mid-1550's, Mori Motonari had expanded and consolidated his power base considerably.  But with the Ouchi, Otomo, and Amako threats ever present, it was only a matter of time before the Mori clan would be thrust into an all out war for the West. Outro music "Two Swords" by _ghost Credit for this topic choice goes to Tercero. Thanks! Patreon Special Thanks: Luis, Cody Makua Burks, Marty Brennan, Kelsey, Patrick Stewart

 The Rise of Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - Tales of the Samurai #6 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:42

Early in the Sengoku period in 1523, Mori Motonari became the unexpected head of a scrappy little warrior house in Aki province, caught between two powerful warring clans. Motonari would eventually parlay his small holdings into one of the most powerful Samurai families in all of Western Japan.  This is the story of his rise to power. Outro music "Two Swords" by _ghost Credit for this topic choice goes to Tercero. Thanks! Patreon Special Thanks: Luis, Cody Makua Burks, Marty Brennan, Kelsey

 EP152 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:02

This episode we continue our discussion of the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance. The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that Daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle. It's a key component to understanding the Edo period, so we break it down for you. Patreon Special Thanks: Luis, Cody Makua Burks, Marty Brennan, Kelsey

 EP151 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:59

This episode we introduce the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance.  The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle.  It's a key component to understanding the Edo period, so we break it down for you. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives

 The Samurai and the Evolutionary Psychology of Violence and Warfare - Tales of the Samurai #5 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:51

Have you ever wondered where our human propensity for violence and history of warfare comes from?  Why there is such an established history of violence among humans, and why are we so good at killing and conducting war?  In this episode, we look at the evolutionary psychology that drives our violent behaviors through the lense of Japanese history to answer these questions and more. Outtro Music: Sex audio & video by Asian Women on the Telephone https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives

 EP149 Weird Weapons of the Samurai - Guest Host Jaredd Wilson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:35

This episode guest host Jaredd Wilson, the host of the "Martial Thoughts Podcast" introduces you to the Weird Weapons of the Samurai. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives

 EP148 The Shimazu Clan, Ryukyu, and the Bakufu P2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:55

This episode we continue our look at the relations between Ryukyu (Okinawa), the Shimazu clan of Satsuma province, and the Bakufu, and Okinawa's eventual invasion in 1609. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives

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