
A podcast about Japanese literature and some of its best worksNew episodes more-or-less monthly
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksFiction | |||

In this episode, we take a look at the Japanese cell phone novel and the classic story of Train Man.
We’re going to start today by explaining the Japanese cell phone novel, including some relevant background like the history of serialized publishing... more
In this episode, we explore the enduring legacy of Greek/English/Irish/American/Japanese author Lafcadio Hearn and the ghost story The Peony Lantern.
We'll start out by looking at Hearn's life. We'll discuss the long history of the story Boton Doro,... more
In this episode, we look at bullying in Japanese literature.
We'll start out by defining bullying and looking at bullying in Japanese schools as well as the Japanese workplace. We'll see some examples in Japanese novels. And then we'll talk about Mi... more
In this episode, we look into the history of Christianity in Japan—especially the role Christianity has played in Japanese literature. Our focus text is Shusaku Endo's Silence.
Notes and sources on the episode page. Transcript available.
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The kind of feminist, “queer-friendly,” and worldview-by-headlines political ideology burns the edges of this podcast, making it a kind of awkward relic of modern American privileged self-abasing academic supremacy. I’d rather just learn about and be excited to read Japanese literature, but this podcast seems to at least be 1/3 about the authors own ideological preoccupations.
… to know about Japanese literature, but the pronunciation of Japanese terms and names is too much American. Up to virtually not understandable for non-American.
A thoroughly researched and interesting podcast that mixes history (for context) and literature.
What a wonderfully researched and produced podcast. The host has obviously thought deeply about the books and themes and each episode is filled with not only information, but a clear love and interest in the topics. Highly recommended.
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Focused on the history, themes, and notable authors within Japanese literature, this series explores a wide range of works that exemplify the rich literary tradition of Japan. Episodes cover various topics such as ghost stories, bullying, the influence of Christianity, and political literature, often highlighting historical contexts and examining cultural nuances. The host provides insightful analyses of classic and contemporary literature, making connections to broader social issues and offering recommendations for additional exploration. This podcast appears to cater specifically to those interested in deepening their understanding of Japanese literature, making it a valuable resource for students, academics, and literature enthusiasts al... more
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