Japan and the World

Christopher Harding

Conversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections. www.chrishardingjapan.com

  1. Episode 34: Japan On Canvas

    6H AGO

    Episode 34: Japan On Canvas

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.chrishardingjapan.com/subscribe

    18 min
  2. Episode 33: Loneliness in Japan

    FEB 6

    Episode 33: Loneliness in Japan

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    9 min
  3. Episode 32: Why Oda Nobunaga Welcomed the West

    JAN 31

    Episode 32: Why Oda Nobunaga Welcomed the West

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    9 min
  4. Preview: Episode 31: Entrepreneurs

    JAN 23

    Preview: Episode 31: Entrepreneurs

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    3 min
  5. Episode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's Residence

    JAN 16

    Episode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's Residence

    Japan’s prime minister lives and works in one of the most unusual official residences in the world - a building shaped by violence and political upheaval. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.chrishardingjapan.com/subscribe

    5 min
  6. Episode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The Answer

    JAN 10

    Episode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The Answer

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    7 min
  7. Preview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?

    JAN 2

    Preview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?

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    7 min
  8. Episode 27: Why is Japan Falling Behind in AI?

    12/19/2025

    Episode 27: Why is Japan Falling Behind in AI?

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.chrishardingjapan.com/subscribe

    8 min
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Conversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections. www.chrishardingjapan.com

Information

  • Creator
    Christopher Harding
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Harding
  • Show Website
    Japan and the World