Review of History of Japan - Engaging, enjoyable, and full of

Engaging, enjoyable, and full of Samurai (and video games)

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“Such an excellent podcast for Japanophiles like me! I've listened to every single episode and they have hugely expanded my understanding of this wonderful little island nation, as well as how it plays into the wider history of global events like WW2 or the economic troubles of the Great Depression. I started listening to the series while I was actually living and teaching in Japan, and it has helped tremendously with my understanding of country and its people. It's also given me an ego boost: now I can talk with my Japanese friends about the Sengoku period, Nobunaga, and the unification of Japan without batting an eyelid... Isaac's presentation style is easy-going and engaging, while dealing with pretty difficult subjects respectfully and honestly. I love the fact that he covers a wide range of topics, from why the Dutch had a monopoly on early access to Japan to an awesome episode purely on the history of video games. There's a good variety of episodes, with some of the heavier mini-series broken up with equally fascinating ones about baseball, Japanese theatre, and the adventures of the first Japanese envoy to the West. All great stuff!”Read full review »

Wee Kinnaird via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/14/17

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“I've gone through this podcast unceasingly for six months, and I think it's outstanding. Isaac Meyers' writes a sharp piece, and he delivers in an engaging voice. The episodes are well-rounded in scope and full of fascinating points. History of Japan is perfectly replay-friendly as...”Read full review »

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