Karaoke Explained
Why do people go to karaoke? Why in the West people prefer karaoke bars while the East is all about karaoke boxes? Was karaoke really…
Japanese Curry Explained
Perry’s visits to Japan showed Japan how weak were its naval forces. And as I started thinking about the Japanese Navy, curry rice instantly came…
I did it again! Being a guest is too much fun
This time I was invited to The WRap It Up Podcast to speak about Japan Explained, how and why it started, my favourite topics and…
I was a podcast guest!
Last month I had a great talk with Kyle Wood from Who ArtEd podcast. Now the episode is finally released and I’m inviting you to…
Perry in Japan Explained. Part 2 – Second visit and the Treaty of Kanagawa
Perry promised to come back the next year, and so he did. What happened next? In the second part of Perry in Japan Explained, Garret…
Perry in Japan Explained. Part 1 – The Kurofune incident
Hi guys! The time has come for my first collaboration with a fellow podcaster. Please welcome Garret McCorkle from the “No Country for History” podcast.…
Yokai Explained. Part 1 – The old monsters
We all love something cooling during the summer heat. And what can be more refreshing than a spooky story that makes you shiver.
Nabe Hotpot Explained
You voted for it, so today I’ll look into a long history of nabe hot pot cuisine in Japan, millions of its seasonal and regional varieties and give you a few tips on picking the best pot for your nabe (spoiler alert: you can use pretty much anything).
Sugawara Michizane Explained. Part 2 – The Deity
The second part of Michizane’s story starts with his exile to the island of Kyushu, where he dies. And then the unexpected happens…