33 Best Japan History Podcasts

1. History of Japan

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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day.more Host Isaac Meyer
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 2.1K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2013 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. New Books in Japanese Studies

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwo..more Producer/Network Marshall Poe
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 9.2KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a chronological history of Japan. We will start with prehistory and continue up through the Meiji period. Episodes are released as soon as they are available--working on a monthly release schedule.more Host Joshua Badgley
Producer/Network Sengoku Daimyo
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 67Facebook 854Twitter 260 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Just Japan Podcast

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Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.more Host Kevin O'Shea
Producer/Network Just Japan Podcast
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Location Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 201Facebook 3.4K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. History of Japan In Words of One Syllable

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Explore the fascinating history of Japan, from its ancient Prehistoric origins to the vibrant changes of the late 19th century‚all conveyed using simple, one-syllable words. This unique approach, reminiscent of popular early 20th-century childrens books, makes it an excellent resource for young readers, remedial learners, and ESL students alike. Join us on this engaging journey through time, where learning meets clarity and simplicity.more Producer/Network Charles Morris
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6. A History of Japan

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A history of the people of Japan, from the prehistoric Jomon period to the modern era. WARNING: This podcast occasionally touches on subjects of human sexuality, suicide, violence, and torture.more Host Isaac Meyer
Producer/Network Justin Hebert
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 123Facebook 739Twitter 238 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Unfolding Japan

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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.more Producer/Network Matthew Owens & Devin Hurt
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8. 主に日本の歴史のことを話すラジオ

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「主に日本の歴史のことを話すラジオ」略して「おもれき」はただの歴史好きなパーソナリティのＫＥＬＬＹと水無月、たまに海坊主が歴史のテーマを元に、あれこれと雑談をするポッドキャスト番組です。購読登録、高評価をお願いします。お便りはEメール又はTwitterのダイレクトメールまたはメールフォームからお願いします。Eメール：****@gmail.com　X（Twitter）：@omoreki2013Instagram：kelly_omrk　メールフォーム ：https://doc..more Hosts Kelly Omrk, Minazuki, Umibouzu
Producer/Network KELLY OMRK
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 368 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. 【歴史バラエティ番組】スナック偏愛

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毎週木曜日21時配信｜コテンラジオコミュニティから誕生したコミュニティメンバー参加型、歴史バラエティ番組?｜ゲスト対談あり、私的流用あり、大人が本気で学んで偏愛を語る場❤︎他にも姉妹番組で #カフェマトリカ も配信中 | 感想、今後のテーマ募集してます★more Producer/Network いたみん
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Beyond the Textbook: Japanese Classics

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教科書で扱われている古典作品について、授業の時間だけでは語り尽くせないところまで踏み込んでお話しします。興味を持ってもらうことが主眼のため、学問的な厳密さに欠ける大雑把な説明も多いです。あしからず。 Beyond the Textbook explores Japanese classics beyond what textbooks can cover. We dive into stories, themes, and perspectives in an accessible, lecture-style format.more Producer/Network はみだし国語の授業
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 90 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. デザイナーが歴史を語る。歴史デザイン！レキデザ

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デザイナーであり歴史研究家（自称）でもある角田誠（つのだまこと）がデザイナー目線で歴史を語る番組｜日本城郭検定2級｜家康公検定98点 ●はりまぜデザインHP▶https://harimaze.com ●メッセージ・リクエストはこちらから▶****@harimaze.commore Producer/Network Harimaze Design inc
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. 日本文化の新ネタを博物館や美術館で仕入れてダベる #歴史のハクビシン　#伝統芸能　#日本

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【毎週更新】MCはサラリーマンがオフィスで抹茶をたてる「給湯流（きゅうとうりゅう）茶道」。BBCやCNN、テレ朝やフジテレビ、日経新聞や文化放送、婦人画報など取材も多数。日本文化マガジン・小学館『和樂web』で執筆中。詳しくはこちら　http://www.910ryu.com/whatis.html 僭越ながらPayPayで寄付お待ちしております。wabisabi910 いただいたお金は美術館の入場料などに当てさせていただきます！スポンサーも募集中！メールでご連絡ください Producer/Network 給湯流茶道（きゅうとうりゅう　さどう）@給湯室でサラリーマン茶道
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. あんまり役に立たない日本史

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歴史大好き芸人しろっぷじゅんぺいが、 歴史上の人物や出来事の中で「多分テストにも出ない」「知っていても誰も得しない」 そんなエピソードをお話する歴史バラエティ番組です！ ・第5回 JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS カルチャー部門 優秀賞受賞(2024年) ■YouTubeチャンネル「あんまり役に立たない日本史」（2025年6月29日スタート） チャンネル登録してアニメ版・あんまり役に立たない日本史もご覧ください！ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJmTamesh71TMZoCn7OB0g ..more Host Shiroppu Junpei
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. おいしい歴史物語～「食✕歴史」のおもしろストーリー～

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おいしい歴史物語は、「食の魅力✕歴史の面白さ」をテーマにした大人の知的エンタメ番組です。ビールやラーメン、カレーライスなど日本人に馴染みの深い食品は、どのように生まれ、変化し、受け入れられ、私たちの暮らしと関わってきたのか？その謎を、地形や地質、歴史、風土、文化などを手がかりに、面白く、わかりやすく、奥深く、お伝えいたします！【パーソナリティ】マイクロツーリズムDiscover EZO（ディスカバーエゾ）主宰・..more Producer/Network Discover EZO（ディスカバーエゾ）
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15. The Back of Japan

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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the 'back' of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.
Producer/Network Joshua Furr
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16. ゴリけんの諸説あります！

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毎週日曜午前11時からRKBラジオで放送中「ゴリけんのぐるぐるマップ」内の人気コーナー。 ワタナベエンターテインメントの芸人ゴリけんが、学校の教科書には載っていない歴史について毎回語ります。 ただしタイトル通りに、ゴリけんが語ってる内容には諸説あります！ #ぐるぐるマップ https://x.com/rkb_ggmap https://www.instagram.com/rkb.ggmap/ https://rkb.jp/radio/ggmap/ #ゴリけん https://x.com/goriken1024 https://listen.style/p/shosetsu?f4KSjNxKmore Producer/Network RKB毎日放送
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17. History Mystery

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名古屋のFMラジオ局・ZIP-FMのナビゲーターとして、そして、名古屋在住外国人の「顔」として活躍中のクリス・グレンが、東海地方の歴史について語るプログラム。 歴史スポット・人物・エピソードをご紹介します！ #愛知 #岐阜 #三重 #滋賀 #歴史 #クリス・グレン #夏川愛実more Producer/Network ZIP-FM Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. Deep in Japan

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A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking! Got something to say? Catch me ****@gmail.com Thanks for listening!more Host Jeff Krueger
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19. Against Japanism

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This podcast seeks to challenge the commonly held assumptions about Japan as harmonious, homogeneous, and traditional by recasting its history as a history of conflict and change, as the history of class struggles, from anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and intersectional perspectives.more Producer/Network Against Japanism
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 91Twitter 2.3KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. Sengoku Jidai: Age of the Warring States

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An exploration into the Warring States Period of Japanese history; starting with the Onin War and carrying on through the eventual unification of Japan. Join us as we battle through this tumultuous time in Japanese history!Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/user?u=52803321Feel free to email us any questions you may have as the podcast goes on at ****@gmail.commore Producer/Network Joe Gustin with Liam Oritz
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21. Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com

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Helping you better understand Japan and the Japanese language one question at a time.Every episode Tony and Ryan--two guys with master's degrees in Japanese Language & Linguistics--draw on their experiences in Japan and extensive research in both Japanese and English to shed light on all aspects of Japan.From the many interesting quirks of the Japanese language to obscure Japanese history, as well as busting misconceptions about Japan held by both Japanese peole and Westerners, Tony and Ryan cover it all. In the process they have a few laughs and sometimes even end up uncovering information that can only be found in Japanese.Episodes are released at least once a month (on the 7th)...more Hosts Tony R. Vega, Ryan
Producer/Network JapanKyo.com
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22. Hikikomori

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Sit back and enjoy a weird and shocking story from Japan, both from recent and far history, as researched and told by Vincent.
Producer/Network Vincent Kenny
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23. Why Why Japan!?

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This podcast introduces fun facts about Japan, it's history, and culture. Each time we'll invite an interesting guest to relax, chat, and have a lot of fun!
Host Meshida
Location Japan
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 43KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 113.3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The Gaslight

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The Gaslight, with Justin Aukema, explores Japanese history, philosophy, religion, culture, and so much more! This is not just another introduction to Japan. Rather, Justin goes way beneath the surface, doing deep dives into popular and scholarly books on Japan, both new and old. The podcast also touches on topics with universal significance well beyond Japan. Thanks for listening!more Producer/Network Justin Aukema
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25. Femin Tokyo Podcast

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Welcome to Japan! My name is Sam, and I invite you to join me in deconstructing stereotypes about women and minorities in Japan. In English and French, we dive into society, history, culture, and religion... 🎙 Femin Tokyo amplifies the voices of those directly concerned, for everyone who loves and questions Japan. 🇫🇷 Bienvenue au Japon ! Je m'appelle Sam, et je vous invite à déconstruire ensemble les stéréotypes autour des femmes et des minorités au Japon. En anglais et en français, on explore la société, l'histoire, la culture, les religions.....more Producer/Network Samantha Lassaux
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26. Weaving Words

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This podcast are for anyone who loves to think and discuss any historical and cultural themes. A dress historian in Japan, Dr Arisa Yamaguci, explors the areas of history, fashion, art and culture with guests from varieties of fields. Because the host is based in Japan, a lot of episodes will be about the Japanese art, culture and history.more Producer/Network Arisa Yamaguchi
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27. 「大人の近代史」今だからわかる日本の歴史

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毎週火曜日7時頃配信！ 自力で近代史の勉強をしようとすると、生々しい写真と向き合わなければいけない場面も多く、 新しい事実とビジュアルを同時に受け入れる自信がなく、これまで敬遠していました。 この番組では学生時代からの同級生がお互いとの会話自体を楽しみながら近代史の事実を伝えてくれるため、 落ち込みすぎずに日本史の盲点を学ぶ事ができます。 （さかむしさんから頂いた番組紹介文より） また、リクエスト、感想は..more Hosts Ogataro, Nagamaro
Producer/Network 長まろ＆おが太郎
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28. The First Shogun

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The TV series 'Shogun' brings Japanese history to life, but who was the first Shogun? In this series of podcasts, Sean Bermingham explores the rise to power of Yoritomo Minamoto, the first military leader of Japan. We'll follow Yoritomo's life and adventures as a young man as he leads his Genji clan to victory against the odds in the greatest samurai civil war in Japan's history, and eventually claims the title as Japan's First Shogun. Written and presented by Sean Bermingham...more Producer/Network Sean Bermingham
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29. 医学史のロマンを語るラジオ　医史らじ

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医学・医療の歴史に魅せられてしまった会社員 中村が、人に共有したいエピソードを一人で語る番組です。人類の努力と闘いの歴史に関心を持っていただくきっかけになれば本望。あくまで一介の歴史好きの雑談であり、専門家による解説ではないこと、ご承知おきいただければ幸いです。更新は不定期。滑舌は要努力。BGM : MusMus様more Producer/Network 中村澪奈
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30. The Japan Podcast

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Welcome to The Japan Podcast! 🇯🇵🎙️ Dive deep into Japan's culture, history, travel, and everyday life. Whether you're a Japan enthusiast, traveler, or just curious about the Land of the Rising Sun, we bring you fascinating stories, expert insights, and real experiences. Tune in for engaging conversations, travel tips, cultural deep dives, and interviews with locals and expats. Subscribe now and explore Japan with us! 🌸✨more Producer/Network Ezekiel
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31. 戦後史開封～1945年以降の日本の歴史／真実に迫る　（日本現代史）

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「戦後史開封」は、戦後日本の政治史、外交史、エンタメ・服飾芸能史などの様々な出来事を再取材、現代の観点で再構成するドキュメンタリー番組。埋もれていた逸話、報道されていない事実にも光を当てて戦後日本を振り返ります。■産経Podcast おすすめ番組『神田蘭の5分で恋する日本史列伝』人気〝講談師〟の神田蘭が語る、日本史に名を残す偉人列伝。教科書が載せてくれない偉業と生い立ち、思わず身の引き締まるお話を、情感豊か..more Producer/Network 産経Podcast
Email ****@sankei.co.jp
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32. 神田蘭の5分で恋する日本史列伝

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人気〝講談師〟の神田蘭が語る、日本史に名を残す偉人列伝のポッドキャストです。教科書が載せてくれない偉業と生い立ち、思わず身の引き締まるお話を、情感豊かにユーモラスに語ります。 ■【語り手】 神田蘭（かんだ・らん） 埼玉県春日部市出身。平成１６年に講談師の神田紅さんに入門。３０年に真打昇進。古典講談以外にも、女性を主人公にした新作講談や近代史講談を数多く作っている。ラジオ番組「ラジオ深夜便」（ＮＨＫ）..more Producer/Network 産経Podcast
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33. Tokyo

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The series on Tokyo provides a comprehensive exploration of Japan's capital, delving into its rich history, dynamic neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. Each episode covers different aspects of the city, from its Edo-period origins to its status as a global leader in technology and innovation. The series highlights the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity, exploring Tokyo's temples, shrines, festivals, cuisine, and pop culture, while also examining its role in shaping the future through sustainability and smart city planning...more Estimated listeners
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