Japan Explained is a podcast about diverse aspects of Japanese Culture. I am tired of hearing the same old myths about Japan... more
Continuing to uncover the truth about sake, let's see how this beverage is made, which types of sake you can... more
Few things in Japanese culture are covered by so many myths as sake. For example, sake is not rice vodka... more
This time let's take a look at different types of travellers using the road in the 17th-19th centuries. From foreigners... more
Have you ever heard about Tokaido? If you live in Japan, I bet yes. If you’ve ever visited, I’m positive... more
You asked for it, so this time let's look deep into the bowl of ramen and try to figure out... more
In the previous episode, we looked at the origins of ukiyo-e, the development of printing techniques and the classical period... more
This time let‘s talk about art. And speaking of Japanese art, what is the first thing that comes to your... more
Why do people go to karaoke? Why in the West people prefer karaoke bars while the East is all about... more
This time let‘s talk about Japanese curry that has a rather short 150-year long history yet managed to become one... more
Perry promised to come back the next year. And so he did. Now, let's check out what happened next. More info... more
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