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Unfolding Japan

Unfolding Japan

By: Matthew Owens & Devin Hurt
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 Mat and Devin, having spent the majority of their adult lives in Japan, unfold the layers of this fascinating country, bringing you stories, explaining social issues, doing deep dives into the history, and everything in between. Your one stop shop for Japan.Matthew Owens & Devin Hurt Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • A Brief History of Japan Part 1

    A Brief History of Japan Part 1
    Jul 11 2025

    In this Episode, Mat and Devin take you on a whistle stop tour of Japan from the earliest prehistory all the way to the Heian Period of classical Japan. The first of two planned episodes to give listeners a little overview, before more in-depth history episodes in the future.

    As always, if you want to get in touch or find ways to support the show please check out our patreon or instagram pages and feel free to email us as well.

    Instagram: instagram.com/unfoldingjapan_podcast/

    Patreon: patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email: unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Fake Priests, Real Weddings

    Fake Priests, Real Weddings
    Jul 2 2025

    In celebration of Devin's upcoming nuptials, this week Mat and Devin take a look at the weird and wonderful world of Japanese weddings, from their surprisingly recent history, the religious underpinnings, and the rise of the fake western style wedding.

    As always, if you like the show, check out our instagram page and Patreon for more information and ways to support us.

    Instagram: @unfoldingjapan_podcast

    Patreon: patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email: unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Musings on Ramen

    Musings on Ramen
    Jun 23 2025

    Mat and Devin take a look at the super popular Ramen, delving a little into it's origins, major types and their own personal favourites. It's a huge topic that you can only scratch the surface of in an hour, but hopefully it will inspire you to go and slurp a bowl yourself!

    Please feel free to get in touch at the below addresses:

    Instagram: @unfoldingjapan_podcast

    Patreon: patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email: unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 1 min

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