Episode 1
Time Scoop Hunter: The Timekeepers
Jan 7, 2023
Episode 2
Another Story: How Fist of the North Star Came to Be
Jan 28, 2023
Episode 3
Another Story: "SUKIYAKI" - Behind Japan's No. 1 US Hit
Feb 11, 2023
Episode 4
SAMURAI WISDOM: Takeda Shingen
Mar 4, 2023
Episode 5
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – HIMEUO
Mar 18, 2023
Episode 6
SAKURA TRUTH
Mar 25, 2023
Episode 7
Time Scoop Hunter: A Boiling-hot Tocha Battle!
Jun 17, 2023
Episode 8
SAMURAI WISDOM: Tokugawa Ieyasu
Jun 24, 2023
Episode 9
SAMURAI CASTLES: Hikone Castle
Jul 1, 2023
Episode 10
History Uncovered: Muramasa - Cursed Blade
Jul 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.
Episode 11
SAMURAI CASTLES: Matsumoto Castle
Jul 29, 2023
Episode 12
RIKYU TRUTH
Aug 5, 2023
Episode 13
The Floating World - First Contact
Aug 12, 2023
Episode 14
Time Scoop Hunter: Restoration, Love, and English
Aug 19, 2023
Episode 15
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – TOMOKAZUKI
Sep 2, 2023
Episode 16
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – KONAKIJIJI
Sep 30, 2023
Episode 17
YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – USHIONI
Oct 7, 2023
Episode 18
SAMURAI WISDOM—DATE MASAMUNE
Oct 21, 2023
Episode 19
History Uncovered: Tsukumo Nasu - Power in a Tea Caddy
Oct 28, 2023
Episode 20
MOUNT FUJI TRUTH
Dec 2, 2023
Episode 21
History Uncovered: Muramasa - Cursed Blade
Dec 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.
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