Episodes

  • Episode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's Residence

    Episode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's Residence
    Jan 16 2026

    Japan’s prime minister lives and works in one of the most unusual official residences in the world - a building shaped by violence and political upheaval.



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    5 mins
  • Episode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The Answer

    Episode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The Answer
    Jan 10 2026



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    7 mins
  • Preview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?

    Preview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?
    Jan 2 2026



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    7 mins
  • Episode 27: Why is Japan Falling Behind in AI?

    Episode 27: Why is Japan Falling Behind in AI?
    Dec 19 2025



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    8 mins
  • Preview: Episode 26: Taiwan 2026

    Preview: Episode 26: Taiwan 2026
    Dec 5 2025

    A Year of Peril - And Why It Matters For Japan



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    4 mins
  • Episode 25: Hidden Lives of the Samurai

    Episode 25: Hidden Lives of the Samurai
    Dec 5 2025

    Beyond Bloodshed



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    10 mins
  • Preview: Episode 24: The Cosmic Maps that Unlock Japanese Buddhism

    Preview: Episode 24: The Cosmic Maps that Unlock Japanese Buddhism
    Nov 21 2025

    A Guide for the Perplexed



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    2 mins
  • Episode 23: Why is Japan's Population Shrinking So Fast?

    Episode 23: Why is Japan's Population Shrinking So Fast?
    Nov 14 2025



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    8 mins