Time and Tide

1. E1. History Uncovered: The Secrets of Kyoto - Thousand-Year Capital

   Feb 1, 2025 · 28m

   Japan's capital moved some 20 times before settling in Kyoto for over 1,000 years. Religion, natural disaster and power struggle compel an emperor's agonizing decision. Kyoto's origins, uncovered!

2. E2. SAMURAI CASTLES: Odawara

   Feb 8, 2025 · 28m

   Odawara Castle was built to protect the capital of the Edo shogunate. But its history stretches even further back. Learn the fateful story of Odawara Castle from the remains of stone walls and a moat.

3. E3. SAMURAI WISDOM—DOG SHOGUN TOKUGAWA TSUNAYOSHI—

   Feb 15, 2025 · 28m

   Painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction, fifth Tokugawa shogun, Tsunayoshi. But is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share.

4. E4. YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore – KITSUNE

   Feb 22, 2025 · 28m

   The fox, or KITSUNE also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines, known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them, or to provide divine messages.

5. E5. SAMURAI CASTLES: Shogun Special

   Mar 8, 2025 · 49m

   The title role in the TV series "Shogun," based on James Clavell's eponymous novel, was modeled on Tokugawa Ieyasu. We reveal his secret strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

6. E6. History Uncovered: A Message in Clay

   Mar 29, 2025 · 28m

   From the 3rd to the early 7th century, Japan produced terracotta figures known as haniwa in many forms. These mysterious objects hold the key to Japan's birth as a unified nation.

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