Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines

Yakuza: From Samurai to Slot Machines

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Short Stuff: All About Porcelain

What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

What We Lost When We Lost Home Ec

Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing?See omnystudio.com/listener for ...  عرض المزيد

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Yasuke, the African Samurai
Ridiculous History

Japanese Daimyo Oda Nobunaga was fascinated by the mysterious, towering slave of a visiting Jesuit missionary, and soon this man, Yasuke, joined Nobunaga's court, eventually becoming a full-on samurai. Join the guys as they explore the strange life of the African-born samurai, Ya ...  عرض المزيد

The Yakuza Part 1: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Feared Mafia
The Underworld Podcast

Is there an organized crime group more iconic than Japan's Yakuza? In part one of two episodes on the group-or web of groups-we plunge into their ancient history, traditions, and how the Second World War made gangs of thieves into multi-billionaire magnates. Oh, and we'll unpack ...  عرض المزيد

Samurai
Jobsolete

Kyota Ko, mastermind behind the website Metro Classic Japanese, Joins Helen and Matt to discuss the long and fascinating history behind Samurai. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Yakuza Part 2: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Feared Mafia
The Underworld Podcast

In part two of our Yakuza deep dive, we plot their post-war rise from hustlers to corporate raiders - and a smack back down to earth. There are wars, kamikaze assassinations, CIA stings and the growth of the Yamaguchi-gumi, a mob so powerful it has its logo on the door. Learn mor ...  عرض المزيد