Episodes
Time Scoop Hunter: The Timekeepers
January 7, 2023
Another Story: How Fist of the North Star Came to Be
January 28, 2023
Another Story: "SUKIYAKI" - Behind Japan's No. 1 US Hit
February 11, 2023
SAMURAI WISDOM: Takeda Shingen
March 4, 2023
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – HIMEUO
March 18, 2023
SAKURA TRUTH
March 25, 2023
Time Scoop Hunter: A Boiling-hot Tocha Battle!
June 17, 2023
SAMURAI WISDOM: Tokugawa Ieyasu
June 24, 2023
SAMURAI CASTLES: Hikone Castle
July 1, 2023
History Uncovered: Muramasa - Cursed Blade
July 8, 2023
The Japanese sword, a formidable weapon now appreciated as a work of fine artisanship. The samurai particularly valued Muramasa blades. Over 400 years ago, shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu himself wielded a Muramasa as he secured his leadership over a unified Japan. But his sword was also thought cursed. The Tokugawa shoguns passed the weapon down over the generations. But why? Japanese sword expert and former British Museum curator Paul Martin explores the mystery of this legendary cursed blade.
SAMURAI CASTLES: Matsumoto Castle
July 29, 2023
RIKYU TRUTH
August 5, 2023
The Floating World - First Contact
August 12, 2023
Time Scoop Hunter: Restoration, Love, and English
August 19, 2023
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – TOMOKAZUKI
September 2, 2023
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – KONAKIJIJI
September 30, 2023
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – USHIONI
October 7, 2023
SAMURAI WISDOM—DATE MASAMUNE
October 21, 2023
History Uncovered: Tsukumo Nasu - Power in a Tea Caddy
October 28, 2023
MOUNT FUJI TRUTH
December 2, 2023
History Uncovered: Muramasa - Cursed Blade
December 15, 2023
The Japanese sword, a formidable weapon now appreciated as a work of fine artisanship. The samurai particularly valued Muramasa blades. Over 400 years ago, shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu himself wielded a Muramasa as he secured his leadership over a unified Japan. But his sword was also thought cursed. The Tokugawa shoguns passed the weapon down over the generations. But why? Japanese sword expert and former British Museum curator Paul Martin explores the mystery of this legendary cursed blade.
