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“The podcaster is really good. He is always really entertaining and seems to know very well what he is talking about. The best podcast about japanese history in my opinion. Unfortunately there are not enough episodes so it acts more as an introduction to the very wide subject.”
ChrisAichi91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/13/18
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“A good podcast but why are some episodes missing?”
GinaDerby via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/16
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“for all the hard work and commitement.”
Tedk99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Argentina ·
07/31/16
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“Maddeningly infrequent. Great material, well presented. Where is episode 33?”
KevinICdesigner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/16
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“I listened to The History of Japan podcast, and this one is at least as good. Delves in depth into the most interesting aspects, and is very entertaining for history/Japan enthusiasts”
CFAuser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/16
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“Strong narrative style, interesting and factual, well worth the listen. (But the pronunciation of Japanese is killing me and the quote from the Nobunaga episodes is I believe not from "Musashi" but Yoshikawa Eiji's Classic of the Sengoku period "Taiko". Two minor quibbles... And hey I lived in...”Read full review »
usagiboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/19/16
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“Cameron does an amazing job going through Japan’s history following a timeline.
Hope you can keep continuing soon!”
emil4dinner via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
06/13/15
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“I just discovered this podcast which tells the story of early Japan in a concise and interesting manner. The older episodes are available from the author’s website. Each episode stands on its own, but it helps to go back to the beginning and take them one at a time.”
rdmc54 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/15
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“I’ve been catching up with this podcast for the last couple of weeks and it’s really entertaining. Well documented (or so it seems) and structured stories with a twist of humor. Sometimes it requires concentration both because there may be lots of protagonists (with sometimes quite similar...”Read full review »
LaGerbille via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/21/15
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“Many thanks.
Leaves one wishing for more!”
tenderraven via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/28/15
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“I have used this a a conpanion to our recent trip to Japan and highly recommend it for that purpose -- very easy to digest and greatly enriches the experience of travel. I also echo the other positive comments. Keep it coming Cameron !!”
Ping and Pu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/15
“The comparisons with Mike Duncan's The History of Rome are many, reflecting the quality of this podcast. Just wish episodes were released more often!”
ＬＵＫＥ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/14
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“Solid factual history without much personal commentary. Great intro to Japanese history.”
Shawn Biz Eigo Jutsu via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
11/14/14
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“Camerons understanding of the complex history of Japan is a treat to listen to. he knows how to make things very interesting
Keep up the good work mate!”
Murvis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/14
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“The Podcast is back! I really enjoy this detailed narrative of Japanese history. Plese just keep them coming more frequently! I actually enjoy the level of detail - this is one of the few podcasts (along with THOR) which I can re-listen to multiple times. The affection/interest in the subject...”Read full review »
History nerd 342 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/26/14
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“Fantastic podcast! Greatly enhanced my trip to Japan: packed full of knowledge and entertaining. Thanks Cameron!”
Paulk444 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/13
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“Ein wahrlich unterhaltsamer, detaillierter, präziser Podcast, der die Geschichte lebhaft nahe bringt. Jede Folge macht Lust gleich die nächste zu hören.
Der Podcast ist in Englisch, aber sehr gut und deutlich gesprochen.”
Carstig71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
12/13/13
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“then silence.
Cameron Foster,where are you? You have some podcasting to do!
The first dozen episodes were confusing; there were too many names, and not enough "personalities." I couldn't keep track of anything, but picked up enough broad concepts about ninja, puppet emperors, and warrior...”Read full review »
kanewai via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/13
“I really love this podcast, except the names of people and places are just too foreign to me to keep track of. Hopefully Cameron will release a book with his stories accentuated with maps and such, for which I will happily part with money!”
Kevin in Colorado via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/13
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“Japanese history is one of the more complicated webs of family ties intertwining, family drama, and ever changing loyalties. This podcast does a top notch job of keeping the players all straight in the listeners mind while making the stories lively and as exciting as they really are.
Keep up...”Read full review »
Ninjasdontplay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/13
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“Hi Cameron, I love your podcasts and you really should keep them going. I began listening about a month ago and have recommended it to many of my fellow history nerds. During the last month I've learnt much about Japanese history thanks to your podcasts and a bit of my own research. Keep the good...”Read full review »
NikolaiBerskov via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/13
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“Hi Cameron. I'll be travelling Japan this coming June and have just downloaded your series. Would it be possible to make available the full series (from #1 to latest) on iTunes. It would enable newbies like me to enjoy the full podcast by catching up from the beginning. Thanks Paul”
Aerarium 1970 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/01/13
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“A must if you like history.
Fun and solid and makes history live.”
Pierreulx12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/25/13
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“Man kann diesen Podcast nur allen empfehlen, die etwas über Japan und seine Geschichte erfahren wollen! Für mich neben "The History of England", "The History of Rome" und "The China History Podcast" das Beste was ich je gehört habe.”
Bernd Muckenfuß via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/22/13
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“Cameron makes Japanese history fun and entertaining. If you check out any History Podcast make it this one.”
KinkoOppa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/13
“Cameron,
Please keep up the good work.
You have a great show and are doing a fine job of making this topic accessible and interesting.
I only have one problem. I found your podcast about 6 months back (I think) and after sampling one or two episodes I downloaded all the rest and have followed...”Read full review »
Nickname, why? via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/13
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“Came to this late so had an effortless voyage through the early stuff only to be frustrated by the gaps between podcasts. Strongly recommended.”
AndrewMence via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/13
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“Informative and easy to understand.”
Creedlor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/13
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“Thanks Cameron. As a westener, my history lessons tend to neglect the fact that there are whole sections of the world outside the westen sphere. I have trouble with the names when I try to google them. Please keep up your work.”
Audie_Murphy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/04/13
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“I have really learned a lot from this podcast. Appreciate all the hardwork those goes into producing it,”
McKnittey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/13
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“Excellent overview of Japanese history. The host of this podcast knows his stuff, and condenses it into an interesting, informative and well-paced narrative. Also, an excellent refresher course in Australian slang and humor (oyaji gyagu).”
Dancing Deities via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/13
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“Great podcast. . Factual but also entertaining. The right blend that makes me wanting to keep listening to it.
The subject is also not easy and not well known, so a particular plause also for making it accessible and fun to listen to at the same time
If you liked History of Rome, you will love...”Read full review »
lyskamm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/12
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“This is a great podcast! I have tried to read a few books on Japanese history and they were really dry and dull. Cameron has a real enthusiasm for the subject and it makes it fun to listen to. His accent is nice and I like that he sometimes takes a pause to sip some water or collect his...”Read full review »
Iza Smarty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/12
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“Great speaker!”
husain.mohssen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/12
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“I love this podcast. Well narrated, excellently sourced, entertaining, funny.”
Boris Pavlov Grozny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/12
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“Always entertaining. I truly appreciate the work that has gone into this podcast and am eagerly anticipating the next installment. Thanks, mate!
Btw, for those asking, the older episodes are still available on his website.”
Tom in AR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/12
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“Loving these podcasts mate! Any chance of putting up earlier episodes? I can't see the podcasts earlier than number 12.”
Saaadface via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/04/12
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“I initially picked up this podcast, listened to the first episode and a half, and set it aside in favor of others. Maybe it was the names or just the general tone a history podcast has to adopt when dealing with the intertwined myths and scraps that form early history. Recently I picked it back...”Read full review »
Matthias of Salem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/12
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“Here in the US, we don't get a lot of info on pre-WWII Japan. This podcast has been filling that big gap for me . . . I just hope Cameron continues to post new episodes! He obviously loves the subject, and his podcasts are both informative and entertaining. Each one is a little bit of history,...”Read full review »
Khabita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/12
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“I listened to this podcast while on a trip to Kyoto. Wow, this is amazing. It gives me insight on why Japanese are so fastidiously clean (episode one) to why the warriors dressed the way they did, to why they light fire in japanese character on the hills around Kyoto. I love it! I will follow...”Read full review »
Fan of Monte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/12
“I study medieval Japanese religious culture and this podcast (though not too friendly to medieval japanese monks!) is helping me to get the general framework of the rather complicated story of Japan's history straight. I also like that he does not exclude legends. I also like his narrative and...”Read full review »
thewanderingscholar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/12
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“Where are the previous episodes? Why are they not here?”
jinkunlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/12
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“I wish that I Tunes would still offer the early episodes”
Steeple_Bell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/12
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“Very interesting and very good podcast. It is informative , without being too overwhelming.”
xXNirvashXx via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/11/12
“This is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. The content, the presentation and the humour are all awesome. Cameron Foster is a really awesome guy that takes the time to respond to listeners comments on his website. The one beef I have is that the show is quite slow to update.”
Dewaldo0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/08/12
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“A great topic, a charming host and a briliantly executed podcast.”
Pure Laine via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/23/12
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“Really enjoying listening to this. It varies a little from some of the history books I have read so it's good to have a slightly different interpretation. Would you upload episodes 1-8 on Itunes so I can download them and listen to them on my Iphone?”
Kappa's Bald Spot via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/12
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“Fantastic podcasts! I am in sort of Aussie Otaku heaven listening to a witty Aussie teacher elaborating on a subject I dearly wish to know more about and making it understandable in my own dialect ( or is it a patois?) Anyhow thanks heaps, top drawer!”
Daiawai via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/29/12
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“Just plain fantastic. Clearly one of the best presenters... You can hear the passion for the subject matter. Focused on the important events, you move through a great narrative with skill. He even takes in some of the myth and minor happenings that color the story. All this with good humor and...”Read full review »
Geg46 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/12
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