Excellent and detailed
After a relatively quick (for a podcast) breeze through the basics of Japanese history, Meyer did us all a favor and didn't stop there. He went back and topic by topic - be it the Meiji Restoration, or the history of Kabuki, or Japanese ghost stories, or the relationship between corrupt modern politicians and the Yakuza - goes into detail, with a perspective that is both educational and funny. I highly recommend it, and look forward to every new installment. The one thing he's weak on is the Sengoku period. If it isn't part of the final unification of Japan, Meyer thinks it's boring and nobody cares. It's interesting! WE CARE! This is especially funny from a man who manages to make the foibles of obscure Japanese modern politicians completely fascinating.Read full review »
Kate Fitzsimons via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/14/17
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All I can say is awesome awesome awesome
sonricch via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/24/19
Always engaging topics, bringing academic historical rigor into a format that anyone can enjoy. Interesting perspective on long series, and cherry picking the most interesting topics for one off shows. Keep up the good work :)
talljens via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/13/18
Ditched it at ep 11 1000ish years of history in 10 eps says it all
Darkkane76 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/22/16
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