Japan Explained

There is a rather popular opinion that deer were put to roam streets of Nara as a pure tourist attraction. Well, there is a grain of truth in it. The city does cash out on deer as they drive a constant flow of tourists, but deer have been there way before the first foreign tourist ever set his foot on Japanese land. So, why deer? Why in Nara? Where did they come from in such numbers? And what’s so...

This time I'll look deep into the history of Japanese soy sauce, walk you through the process of making a traditional Japanese shoyu and tell you all you need to know to pick the perfect bottle. More info on https://japanexplained.com/soysauce-en/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

In the first episode, I will address the biggest misconception about Japanese culture and tell you the truth about geishas. More info on https://japanexplained.com/geisha-en/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Bonus Article on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43555972 Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Hello and welcome to Japan Explained! In this short Intro let me introduce myself and this podcast. Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy