Japan Explained Podcast / Подкаст Япония на самом деле

Kitsune Explained

Kitsune – Japanese foxes, who are they? Multi-tailed shapeshifters, companions of the god Inari, animals that bring good luck or beasts that inflict madness? Let's find out! More info on https://japanexplained.com/kitsune/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Bonus episode coming tomorrow! Cover art: @justlavi

Ikebana Explained

This time let's have a look at the Japanese art of flower arrangement also known as Ikebana. When did the first flower compositions appear in Japan? How did it evolve into complex art with sets of rules and artistic competitions? And which styles of ikebana are there to try your hands on? Let's figure it out. More info on https://japanexplained.com/ikebana/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Cover art: @justlavi

Sake Explained. Bonus - Expert talk with Dick Stegewerns

To help me break down the many myths about sake, this time I am joined by Dick Stegewerns, the founder of Yoigokochi Sake Importers. We talked about how sake came to Europe and America, how to choose and drink sake, what are the similarities between sake and other alcoholic beverages, how come sake is still mostly produced in tiny breweries, and which sake can be rightfully called the most unusual. More info on https://japanexplained.com/sake/ Yoigokochi Sake Importers: https://yoigokochi.eu/ Bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66208266 Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi

Ukiyo-e Explained. Part 2 - Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Japonism movement

In the previous episode, we looked at the origins of ukiyo-e, the development of printing techniques and the classical period in the history of ukiyo-e. We followed the works of a few brilliant artists such as Harunobu, Sharaku and Utamaro and ended up in the late 18th century. So definitely check it out if you haven’t listened to it yet. This time let’s look at ukiyo-e in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lots of things are going to happen in Japan, affecting all aspects of daily life and culture. And ukiyo-e won’t be left aside. Check episode notes and support the podcast on japanexplained.com/ukiyo-e

Japanese curry Explained

This time let's talk about Japanese curry that has a rather short 150-year long history yet managed to become one of the national dishes of Japan. Lets's see how it climbed to fame and how many varieties of the dish we have now in case you want to cook one.

The Golden Pavilion Explained

This time I want to tell you the story of the most glamorous building in Japan - the Golden Pavilion.

Soy Sauce Explained

Geisha Explained