Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast

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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.

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Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast episodes:

07.22.2022
EP168 The Edo-Bakumatsu Ishin Shiryo Database
This episode we talk to Dr. Travis Seifman about his work translating the Edo-Bakumatsu database Ishin Shiryo for the Tokyo Historiographical Institute. The link to the database is here: https://www.hi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ On the upper right, change the drop down...
11.25.2021
EP167 What is a Sengoku Daimyo? - The Lost Episode!
About 7 years ago, back in 2014, Forest Seal and myself did a bunch of episodes discussing various themes in Japanese history, and one episode that was never finished was this episode on the Sengoku Daimyo. The battery died while...
05.27.2021
EP166 Historians Discuss Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan P2
In February 2021, Netflix released a docuseries on Sengoku era Japan entitled Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan. We continue our discussion on the docuseries with the two historians who were featured on the series, Dr. Elijah Bender and Nate...
04.12.2021
EP165 Historians Discuss Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan P1
In February 2021, Netflix released a docuseries on Sengoku era Japan entitled Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan. We have two historians who were featured on the series, Dr. Elijah Bender and Nate Ledbetter, along with Megan Gilbert of Princeton,...
12.01.2020
EP164 Dr. Elijah Bender Talks Ghost of Tsushima P2
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Elijah Bender about the new Playstation game Ghost of Tsushima from the perspective of a professional historian. Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published...
11.12.2020
EP163 Dr. Elijah Bender Talks Ghost of Tsushima P1
In this episode, Dr. Elijah Bender talks about the new Playstation game Ghost of Tsushima from the perspective of a professional historian. Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment....
05.18.2020
EP162 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P2
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. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our...
03.31.2020
EP161 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P1
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...
01.30.2020
The Origin of the One-Eyed Dragon: Date Masamune - Tales of the Samurai #8
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...
12.24.2019
EP159 Interview with Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan Podcast host Joshua Badgley
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. Podcast link: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast Podcast Twitter: @SengokuPodcast Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives...
11.20.2019
EP158 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P2
This episode, Marky Star, Dr. Travis Seifman, and I continue our discussion of travel and tourism in premodern Japan. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contact Us: Twitter @SamuraiArchives https://twitter.com/#!/samuraiarchives Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samurai-Archives/104533213984...
10.24.2019
EP157 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P1
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...
09.27.2019
EP156 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P2
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...
08.27.2019
EP155 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P1
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...
07.22.2019
Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - All Out War - Tales of the Samurai #7
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...
06.20.2019
The Rise of Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - Tales of the Samurai #6
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...
04.29.2019
EP152 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P2
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...
03.31.2019
EP151 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P1
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...
02.25.2019
The Samurai and the Evolutionary Psychology of Violence and Warfare - Tales of the Samurai #5
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...
12.31.2018
EP149 Weird Weapons of the Samurai - Guest Host Jaredd Wilson
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 Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore: http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives...
11.29.2018
EP148 The Shimazu Clan, Ryukyu, and the Bakufu P2
This episode we continue our look at the relations between Ryukyu (Okinawa), the Shimazu clan, and the Bakufu, and Okinawa's eventual invasion in 1609. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore: http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20...
10.30.2018
EP147 The Shimazu Clan, Ryukyu, and the Bakufu P1
This episode we 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 Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives...
09.28.2018
The Medieval History of Japanese Tea - Tales of the Samurai #4
This episode we talk about the development of tea culture and the tea ceremony during the 15th and 16th century. Tea as an art began to develop throughout the late 15th and early 16th century into an activity that brought...
08.27.2018
EP145 The Top Ten Samurai Films of All Time P2
We're back with part two of our picks for the top 10 Samurai films of all time, finishing up with our top five, as well as the listener top five. If you're inclined to pick up some of these movies...
07.24.2018
EP144 The Top Ten Samurai Films of All Time P1
You wanted it, we provided it - our list of the top ten Samurai films of all time. In this episode, myself, Mike Baker, and Michael Reid give you our top Samurai film picks. We cover number ten through number...
06.06.2018
The Early History of Japanese Tea - Tales of the Samurai #3
In this episode we go way back to the early history of tea in Japan; where it came from, who brought it, who drank it, and why. We look at tea's trip from Buddhist medicine to a fancy high-end foreign...
05.01.2018
EP142 Talking Tea and Philosophy with Dr. Jesse Workman
In this episode we talk to philosopher Dr. Jesse Workman about the history and philosophy of Japanese tea, and its influence on Western philosophy as well as it's dark role in the Japanese imperial government leading up to WWII. Support...
04.03.2018
EP141 Discussion of the Nara Period Military Defense Statute P2
In this episode we talk 8th century Japanese military organization as stated in the Military Defense Statute of the Yoro code. Part two of two. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com,...
03.01.2018
EP140 Discussion of the Nara Period Military Defense Statute P1
In this episode we talk 8th century Japanese military organization as stated in the Military Defense Statute of the Yoro code. Part one of two. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com,...
01.31.2018
EP139 Uesugi Kenshin Facts and Fictions - Guest Host Scott Patrick
In this episode, guest host Scott Patrick talks about various aspects of the facts and myths of legendary Sengoku Daimyo Uesugi Kenshin. Scott's Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDx0cC-B-wE&list;=PL2kqaN6M4aZ1zKeeqj17tF_MjBXZOiCQb Scott's Blog: https://samuraistories.wordpress.com/ Uesugi Kenshin thread on the Forum: http://forums.samurai-archives.com/topic/8086686/1/ Dennis Darling's Uesugi Kenshin thesis: http://www.uesugi.dk/afhandl.pdf Support the...
12.31.2017
The Revenge of the 47 Ronin - Tales of the Samurai #2
Everyone knows the tale of the 47 Ronin, right? A stalwart band of righteous Bushido-inspired Samurai take revenge against a greedy and corrupt government official on behalf of their dead lord. That's the story. But what REALLY happened? What's the...
12.01.2017
EP137 Ouchi Clan Documents and the Battle of Funaokayama P2
Part 2 of our talk about the battle of Funaokayama, where the Ouchi and Rokkaku defeated the Hosokawa in 1511, and the primary source documents that Nate translated in this research. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our...
11.04.2017
EP136 Ouchi Clan Documents and the Battle of Funaokayama P1
In this episode, Nate talks about the battle of Funaokayama, where the Ouchi and Rokkaku defeated the Hosokawa in 1511, and the primary source documents that he translated in this research. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use...
10.09.2017
Seppuku: Samurai Suicide - Tales of the Samurai #1
In this episode, I go deep into the history of Samurai suicide: Seppuku, from it's legendary origins to the modern day. All aspects of Seppuku are covered, from the proper methods, the ceremony, the types of cuts, as well as...
08.30.2017
EP134 Double Harakiri - BONUS EPISODE 10
In this episode, Chris and Forest talk about the two versions of "Harakiri", the original directed by Masaki Kobayashi, and the remake directed by Takashi Miike. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop...
07.30.2017
EP133 Teaching Japanese History
This episode we talk to Mike Baker, who developed and taught a Japanese history class at the university level at Worcester State University. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag;=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com, suport the...
06.30.2017
EP132 Okinawa: Crossing the Meiji Divide P2
In part two, Travis continues his discussion on the position Okinawa was put in during the late Edo period by the visiting Commodore Matthew Perry, and the complex associations between Okinawa, Japan, and China at the time. Support the podcast...
05.30.2017
EP131 Okinawa: Crossing the Meiji Divide P1
In this episode Travis talks about his research on Okinawa. In part one, he talks about the position Okinawa was put in during the late Edo period by the visiting Commodore Matthew Perry, and the complex associations between Okinawa, Japan,...
04.30.2017
EP130 Ninja Movies! An Interview with Mance Thompson
This episode we talk to the world's foremost Japanese ninja movie researcher Mance Thompson about the history and development of Ninja movies in Japan and their spread to the United States. He also gives his recommendations for the best Japanese...
03.22.2017
EP129 So You Want to be a Historian P2
Last episode we talked about the process of finding and getting into a graduate program for Japanese history, and this episode we talk about what actually goes on in a Japanese history graduate program, and Nate talks about the various...
01.04.2017
EP128 So You Want to be a Historian P1
In this episode we talk to Nate, who is currently in a PhD program for Japanese history/Asian studies. If you are thinking about becoming a historian, or are applying to graduate programs already, this episode is for you. We cover...
10.02.2016
EP127 A History of the Martial Arts with Jaredd Wilson
Jaredd Wilson joins the podcast to take us through a history of the martial arts from ancient cultural traditions, to the advent of sport martial arts in the 19th and 20th centuries, to the future of the martial arts. Support...
07.30.2016
EP126 Japan This! Marky Star Returns
We're back again with JapanThis! blogger Marky Star. We talk to him about his blog, his new podcast, and his new Japanese history tours that he runs out of Tokyo. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Japan This! Blog http://markystar.wordpress.com/ Japan...
06.05.2016
EP125 Japan This! Legends of Setagaya
Marky Star of the Japan This! Blog and podcast talks about the origin of locations within Setagaya in Tokyo, and their ties to legends of the Samurai. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Japan This! Blog http://markystar.wordpress.com/ Japan This! on Youtube...
04.11.2016
EP124 Philosophy of Gods and Monsters
The Rogue Philosopher Jesse Workman is back to talk about the human perception of reality. When reading history, it is easy to forget - or not even consider - that people 500 years ago weren't just more ignorant versions of...
02.19.2016
EP123 Busting the Myths of the Samurai P2
In this episode, your hosts go back to basics and bust the popular myths of the Samurai. They look at Loyalty, Honor, who could become Samurai, Seppuku, and other myths and misconceptions of the Samurai. This episode is part two of...
01.19.2016
EP122 Busting the Myths of the Samurai P1
In this episode, your hosts go back to basics and bust the popular myths of the Samurai. They look at Loyalty, Honor, who could become Samurai, Seppuku, and other myths and misconceptions of the Samurai. This episode is part one...
12.30.2015
EP121 Peasant Life During the Edo Period P2
In this episode we tackle the Edo peasantry, the millet grubbing dirt farmers and fish mongers that acted as the economic base of the Tokugawa Bakufu. Part two of two. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Mentioned in this podcast:...
12.15.2015
EP120 Peasant Life During the Edo Period P1
In this episode we tackle the Edo peasantry, the millet grubbing dirt farmers and fish mongers that acted as the economic base of the Tokugawa Bakufu. Part one of two. Mentioned in this podcast: Kalland, Arne. Fishing Villages in Tokugawa Japan Univ of...
11.10.2015
EP119 Military History and Japanese Studies P2
In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it...

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Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast episodes:

EP168 The Edo-Bakumatsu Ishin Shiryo Database

EP167 What is a Sengoku Daimyo? - The Lost Episode!

EP166 Historians Discuss Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan P2

EP165 Historians Discuss Netflix's Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan P1

EP164 Dr. Elijah Bender Talks Ghost of Tsushima P2

EP163 Dr. Elijah Bender Talks Ghost of Tsushima P1

EP162 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P2

EP161 The 2019 Shuri Castle Fire P1

The Origin of the One-Eyed Dragon: Date Masamune - Tales of the Samurai #8

EP159 Interview with Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan Podcast host Joshua Badgley

EP158 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P2

EP157 Travel and Tourism in Premodern Japan P1

EP156 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P2

EP155 Japan and the Chinese Tributary System P1

Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - All Out War - Tales of the Samurai #7

The Rise of Sengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - Tales of the Samurai #6

EP152 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P2

EP151 An Introduction to Daimyo Alternate Attendance – Sankin Kotai P1

The Samurai and the Evolutionary Psychology of Violence and Warfare - Tales of the Samurai #5

EP149 Weird Weapons of the Samurai - Guest Host Jaredd Wilson

EP148 The Shimazu Clan, Ryukyu, and the Bakufu P2

EP147 The Shimazu Clan, Ryukyu, and the Bakufu P1

The Medieval History of Japanese Tea - Tales of the Samurai #4

EP145 The Top Ten Samurai Films of All Time P2

EP144 The Top Ten Samurai Films of All Time P1

The Early History of Japanese Tea - Tales of the Samurai #3

EP142 Talking Tea and Philosophy with Dr. Jesse Workman

EP141 Discussion of the Nara Period Military Defense Statute P2

EP140 Discussion of the Nara Period Military Defense Statute P1

EP139 Uesugi Kenshin Facts and Fictions - Guest Host Scott Patrick

The Revenge of the 47 Ronin - Tales of the Samurai #2

EP137 Ouchi Clan Documents and the Battle of Funaokayama P2

EP136 Ouchi Clan Documents and the Battle of Funaokayama P1

Seppuku: Samurai Suicide - Tales of the Samurai #1

EP134 Double Harakiri - BONUS EPISODE 10

EP133 Teaching Japanese History

EP132 Okinawa: Crossing the Meiji Divide P2

EP131 Okinawa: Crossing the Meiji Divide P1

EP130 Ninja Movies! An Interview with Mance Thompson

EP129 So You Want to be a Historian P2

EP128 So You Want to be a Historian P1

EP127 A History of the Martial Arts with Jaredd Wilson

EP126 Japan This! Marky Star Returns

EP125 Japan This! Legends of Setagaya

EP124 Philosophy of Gods and Monsters

EP123 Busting the Myths of the Samurai P2

EP122 Busting the Myths of the Samurai P1

EP121 Peasant Life During the Edo Period P2

EP120 Peasant Life During the Edo Period P1

EP119 Military History and Japanese Studies P2