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From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police press club: a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up. At nineteen, Jake Adelstein went to Japan in search of peace and tranquility. What he got was a life...

From a sleepy fishing village to a samurai capital to a vibrant global metropolis, Eiko Maruko Siniawer takes readers through Tokyo's rich history, revealing four centuries of transformation deeply woven into its fabric. This accessible guide introduces a world of shoguns and kabuki theater, riots and earthquakes, wartime devastation and resilience, booms and busts, bright lights and skyscrapers, all viewed through the lived experiences of those who have inhabited and shaped a city of distinctive neighborhoods and different personalities.

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. This captivating journey reveals the heartbeat of Tokyo, a ...

Richard Sorge was dispatched to Tokyo in 1933 to serve the spymasters of Moscow. For eight years, he masqueraded as a Nazi journalist and burrowed deep into the German embassy, digging for the secrets of Hitler's invasion of Russia and the Japanese plans for the East. In a nation obsessed with rooting out moles, he kept a high profile - boozing, womanizing, and operating entirely under his own name.

The dramatic account of one of America's most celebrated - and controversial - military campaigns: the Doolittle Raid. In December 1941, as American forces tallied the dead at Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gathered with his senior military counselors to plan an ambitious counterstrike against the heart of the Japanese Empire: Tokyo.

寛永元年、1624年。今からちょうど、400年前。 長崎の地で、福砂屋が開業しました。 この番組は、南蛮貿易の時代に長崎にカステラが伝来してからの歴史を紐解きながら、 あらためて知っているようで知らない「カステラの魅力」に迫ります。 番組パーソナリティの住吉美紀が、実際に長崎の福砂屋 本店を訪問。 臨場感あふれるレポートにも注目です。 番組後半では、SCHOOL OF LOCK!の「こもり校長」こと 小森隼さんもゲストで登場します。

A gripping, behind-the-scenes account of the personalities and contending forces in Tokyo during the volatile decade that led to World War II, as seen through the eyes of the American ambassador who attempted to stop the slide to war. In 1932, Japan was in crisis. Naval officers had assassinated...

Japan newcomer Zaza talks to friends, colleagues and other interesting folks about their life in Tokyo. Hour long casual chats from the world's busiest metropolis - aka your super chill, weekly antidote to the inescapable vortex of street interviews.

Follow author Robert Whiting (The Chrysanthemum and the Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld) as he watches Tokyo transform during the 1964 Olympics, rubs shoulders with the Yakuza and comes face to face with the city’s dark underbelly, interviews Japan’s baseball elite after publishing his first best-selling book on the subject, and learns how politics and sports collide to produce a cultural landscape unlike any other, even as a new Olympics is postponed and the COVID virus ravages the nation.

From an expert in the Pacific theater of World War II comes the tragic story of the pilots who fought the last fight of the war during the first hour of peace When Billy Hobbs and his fellow Hellcat aviators from Air Group 88 lifted off from the venerable Navy carrier USS Yorktown early on the...

"Uncover the captivating history, legends, and myths of Tokyo in the "Tokyo History, Legends, and Myths" podcast. Join us on a weekly journey as we delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Japan's vibrant capital city. From the ancient origins of Tokyo to the intriguing folklore that has captivated locals for generations, this podcast offers a unique and immersive experience for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Explore the hidden stories that have shaped the city, unearthing the fascinating legends and myths that have become woven into the fabric of Tokyo's identity. Prepare to be ...

Welcome to Tokyo Shishi.Set out on a journey that spans millennia to explore what the land of Israel means for the Jewish people through the delicious lens of food.Join me, Melissa, here in the heart of Tokyo with my Israeli guests.We dive deep into heroic tales of courage, heartbreak, and the survival of Jewish communities and families scattered throughout the world and the treasure of returning home. Explore with us the foods that connect ancient paths to our Tokyo Friday night feast, shishi. Let’s dig in!Created by Melissa Uchiyama and John LaDue, a Kintsugi Media production, with ...

A weekly look at the lesser-seen side of the trains, history and culture of the world's most interesting city

ジャンル無用、音楽の新しい地平に誘う番組。 2025年4月に開局55周年を迎えるTOKYO FMをはじめ、 FM放送の歴史も紐解きます。

夜が輝く、新時代へ――ナイトエコノミー最前線コロナ禍が沈静化した後、経済正常化に伴い成長を続けるナイトエコノミーの最新事情を探っていく番組です。エンタメや繁華街のお店など夜に動く経済、ビジネスを取材して深掘りします。ナビゲーター経済キャスター　DJ Nobby株式投資家　　　テスタ月2回更新

あの伝説の番組「シンクロのシティ」の人気コーナー「トウキョウハナコマチ」がAuDee限定で復活！　 かつて東京は江戸だった。 江戸から現代まで、東京の土地の歴史にまつわる数々のエピソード、当時の人々の生き方やカルチャーを小気味良く紹介。 過去から学び、現代を生きるヒントを放送作家2人が談義する、寄り合い茶屋プログラム。 #tokyofm

新型コロナウイルスにより一変した世界、第四次産業革命、AIの発展など、目まぐるしく変化を続ける現代を生きるビジネス世代へ届ける新しいニュースワイド番組。 高橋万里恵と手島千尋のキャスターと、人類学者・山極壽一や近現代史研究者の辻田真佐憲、動画プロデューサーで「ONE MEDIA」代表・明石ガクトなど各界のフロントランナーによる曜日替わりコメンテーターが、これまでの「歴史」をヒントに「今、世の中で何が起...

日本各地の民謡を現代の感覚でアレンジ、次世代へと繋げる。 想いを一つに、和楽器の可能性を追求しながら活動してきた実力派の三名が集結したMIKAGE PROJECTが、日本の各地で生まれた民謡にスポットを当てていきます。古きを知り新しきを知る、音故知新。民族音楽の旅を通して、新しい音の旅を提案していきます。

風も、雨も、自ら鳴っているのではありません。 何かに当たり、何かにはじかれ、音を奏でているのです。 誰かに出会い、誰かと別れ、私たちは日常という音を、共鳴させあっています。 YESとNOの狭間で。 今週、あなたは、自分に言いましたか？ YES！ささやかに、小文字で、yes！明日への希望の風に吹かれながら、自分にyes！と言ったひとたちの物語をお聴きください。

Talks from Tokyo is a discussion and interview podcast about life, philosophy, and history created by Jordan Fisher and Pradi Shigari that investigates issues past and present in Japan and their connection with current events in the world.