This episode we talk to Dr. Travis Seifman about his work translating the Edo-Bakumatsu database Ishin Shiryo for the Tokyo Historiographical Institute. The link to the database is here: https://www.hi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ On the upper right, change the drop down menu to "English", then select the link "Database", and under "Historical Events" you'll see the link "Summary database of the Ishin Shiryo" - that's it! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Ama...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 168
About 7 years ago, back in 2014, Forest Seal and myself did a bunch of episodes discussing various themes in Japanese history, and one episode that was never finished was this episode on the Sengoku Daimyo. The battery died while recording, and the reason we never revisited it was that it ended up more as a lecture, and we decided that a lecture format was not a format that we wanted to pursue. So we never moved forward with it, eventually forgot to redo the episode, and at that point it was tra...
Nov 25, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In February 2021, Netflix released a docuseries on Sengoku era Japan entitled Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan . We continue our discussion on the docuseries with the two historians who were featured on the series, Dr. Elijah Bender and Nate Ledbetter, along with Megan Gilbert of Princeton, and Josh Badgley of the Chronicles of Japan podcast. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&t...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 166
In February 2021, Netflix released a docuseries on Sengoku era Japan entitled Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan . We have two historians who were featured on the series, Dr. Elijah Bender and Nate Ledbetter, along with Megan Gilbert of Princeton, and Josh Badgley of the Chronicles of Japan podcast on to talk about it. This was a really long conversation, so here is part one, and part two, which is an additional hour and a half, will be released in a few weeks. Support the podcast on Patreon : htt...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 165
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Elijah Bender about the new Playstation game Ghost of Tsushima from the perspective of a professional historian. Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Featuring an open world, it follows Jin Sakai, a samurai on a quest to protect Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. The game was released on July 17, 2020 for PlayStation 4. Suppo...
Dec 01, 2020•31 min•Ep. 164
In this episode, Dr. Elijah Bender talks about the new Playstation game Ghost of Tsushima from the perspective of a professional historian. Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Featuring an open world, it follows Jin Sakai, a samurai on a quest to protect Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. The game was released on July 17, 2020 for PlayStation 4. Support the podcast on Patreon ...
Nov 12, 2020•33 min•Ep. 163
Welcome back to our coverage of the fire at Shuri castle in Okinawa in 2019. Dr. Travs Seifman continues his discussion of the fire, its implications, and its impact on Okinawa. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contact Us: Twitter @SamuraiArchives https://twitter...
May 18, 2020•34 min•Ep. 162
In late 2019, Shuri Castle in Okinawa burned down in a fire. Multiple buildings were burned, as well as a whole host of irreplaceable cultural artifacts. Dr. Travis Seifman talks about the history of the castle, what was lost, and what the castle means to the Okinawans. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) ...
Mar 31, 2020•38 min•Ep. 161
In far Northern Japan on the peripheries of the known world, an aggressive and moody child with one eye and a bad temper would come to prominence almost despite himself. Date Masamune, AKA the "One-Eyed Dragon" would eventually become a powerful and enigmatic ruler in the far North who won the respect of some of the most powerful Daimyo of his age. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8...
Jan 30, 2020•37 min•Ep. 160
Today I'm talking to Joshua Badgley, the host of Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan podcast. Get the inside scoop on this new podcast narrating the chronological history of Japan. Podcast link: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast Podcast Twitter: @SengokuPodcast Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://w...
Dec 24, 2019•59 min•Ep. 159
This episode, Marky Star, Dr. Travis Seifman, and I continue our discussion of travel and tourism in premodern Japan. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contact Us: Twitter @SamuraiArchives https://twitter.com/#!/samuraiarchives Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pa...
Nov 20, 2019•45 min•Ep. 158
This episode I'm joined by Marky Star of the JapanThis blog, and Dr. Travis Seifman to talk about travel and tourism in premodern Japan. We have a very wide ranging conversation that includes modern Japanese tourism, where to go to find the history of Japanese Ninja Socks, and why you can no longer get a prostitute with your ramen noodles. All that and much more! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/...
Oct 24, 2019•59 min•Ep. 157
In this episode we continue our discussion of Japan's place in the "Chinese World Order". For thousands of years China was the center of culture and commerce in East Asia, and disseminated trade and political systems and ideology through a tribute system, which Japan had a complicated relationship with. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samu...
Sep 27, 2019•31 min•Ep. 156
In this episode we discuss Japan's place in the "Chinese World Order". For thousands of years China was the center of culture and commerce in East Asia, and disseminated trade and political systems and ideology through a tribute system, which Japan had a complicated relationship with. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Shop (...
Aug 27, 2019•41 min•Ep. 155
By the mid-1550's, Mori Motonari had expanded and consolidated his power base considerably. But with the Ouchi, Otomo, and Amako threats ever present, it was only a matter of time before the Mori clan would be thrust into an all out war for the West. Outro music "Two Swords" by _ghost Credit for this topic choice goes to Tercero. Thanks! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=sa...
Jul 22, 2019•43 min•Ep. 154
Early in the Sengoku period in 1523, Mori Motonari became the unexpected head of a scrappy little warrior house in Aki province, caught between two powerful warring clans. Motonari would eventually parlay his small holdings into one of the most powerful Samurai families in all of Western Japan. This is the story of his rise to power. Outro music "Two Swords" by _ghost Credit for this topic choice goes to Tercero. Thanks! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Sh...
Jun 20, 2019•46 min•Ep. 153
This episode we continue our discussion of the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance. The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that Daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle. It's a key component to understanding the Edo period, so we break it down for you. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our...
Apr 29, 2019•50 min•Ep. 152
This episode we introduce the Edo-period concept of "Sankin Kotai" - Daimyo alternate attendance. The system of Sankin Kotai developed by the Tokugawa Shogunate required that Daimyo reside in the Tokugawa castle at Edo for periods of time, alternating with residence at the daimyo's own castle. It's a key component to understanding the Edo period, so we break it down for you. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www...
Mar 31, 2019•48 min•Ep. 151
Have you ever wondered where our human propensity for violence and history of warfare comes from? Why there is such an established history of violence among humans, and why are we so good at killing and conducting war? In this episode, we look at the evolutionary psychology that drives our violent behaviors through the lens of Japanese history to answer these questions and more. Outtro Music: Sex audio & video by Asian Women on the Telephone Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patre...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 150
This episode guest host Jaredd Wilson, the host of the "Martial Thoughts Podcast" introduces you to the Weird Weapons of the Samurai. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore : http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contact Us: Twitter @SamuraiArc...
Dec 31, 2018•26 min•Ep. 149
This episode we continue our look at the relations between Ryukyu (Okinawa), the Shimazu clan, and the Bakufu, and Okinawa's eventual invasion in 1609. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore : http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contact Us: T...
Nov 29, 2018•36 min•Ep. 148
This episode we look at the relations between Ryukyu (Okinawa), the Shimazu clan of Satsuma province, and the Bakufu, and Okinawa's eventual invasion in 1609. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore : http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) http://www.cafepress.com/samuraiarchives Contac...
Oct 30, 2018•46 min•Ep. 147
This episode we talk about the development of tea culture and the tea ceremony during the 15th and 16th century. Tea as an art began to develop throughout the late 15th and early 16th century into an activity that brought commoners, aristocrats, and Daimyo together in the tea rooms across Japan, and tea masters such as Murata Shuko, Takeno Joo, and Sen no Rikyu came to prominence. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http...
Sep 28, 2018•49 min•Ep. 146
We're back with part two of our picks for the top 10 Samurai films of all time, finishing up with our top five, as well as the listener top five. If you're inclined to pick up some of these movies on amazon.com, please use our link, and help out the podcast: https://amzn.to/2w8d8dp Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Samurai Archives Bookstore...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 145
You wanted it, we provided it - our list of the top ten Samurai films of all time. In this episode, myself, Mike Baker , and Michael Reid give you our top Samurai film picks. We cover number ten through number six in this episode, and we'll reveal our top five Samurai movies in the next episode. So put in your earbuds, and bring something to write on. You don't want to miss this one! Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: h...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 144
In this episode we go way back to the early history of tea in Japan; where it came from, who brought it, who drank it, and why. We look at tea's trip from Buddhist medicine to a fancy high-end foreign drink, to a drink for the masses, and how it got from the monastery to the millet grubbing dirt farmers. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Sho...
Jun 06, 2018•28 min•Ep. 143
In this episode we talk to philosopher Dr. Jesse Workman about the history and philosophy of Japanese tea, and its influence on Western philosophy as well as it's dark role in the Japanese imperial government leading up to WWII. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com, suport the podcast : http://amzn.to/wnDX2j Samurai Archives Boo...
May 01, 2018•56 min•Ep. 142
In this episode we talk 8th century Japanese military organization as stated in the Military Defense Statute of the Yoro code. Part two of two. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com, suport the podcast : http://amzn.to/wnDX2j Samurai Archives Bookstore : http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) ht...
Apr 03, 2018•54 min•Ep. 141
In this episode we talk 8th century Japanese military organization as stated in the Military Defense Statute of the Yoro code. Part one of two. Support the podcast on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/samuraiarchives Shopping on Amazon.com ? Use our link: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=samurai-20 Support this podcast: Shop Amazon.com, suport the podcast : http://amzn.to/wnDX2j Samurai Archives Bookstore : http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20 Samurai Archives Shop (T-Shirts, etc) ht...
Mar 01, 2018•37 min•Ep. 140
In this episode, guest host Scott Patrick talks about various aspects of the facts and myths of legendary Sengoku Daimyo Uesugi Kenshin. Scott's Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDx0cC-B-wE&list=PL2kqaN6M4aZ1zKeeqj17tF_MjBXZOiCQb Scott's Blog: https://samuraistories.wordpress.com/ Uesugi Kenshin thread on the Forum: http://forums.samurai-archives.com/topic/8086686/1/ Dennis Darling's Uesugi Kenshin thesis: http://www.uesugi.dk/afhandl.pdf Support the podcast on Patreon : https:/...
Jan 31, 2018•22 min•Ep. 139
