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Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com

Jun 25, 2020

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we finish off the discussion on seppuku that we started in episode 18 with two very interesting examples of people cutting themselves open.

Topics Discussed

  • General Maresuke Nogi
  • The death by (kind of sanctioned?) seppuku of General Nogi Maresuke
  • The cork-sized plugs found in General...


Jun 18, 2020

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is seppuku?

Topics Discussed

  • A breakdown of the word seppuku
  • A breakdown of the word hara-kiri
  • Whether "hara-kiri" is a term used only by foreigners
  • The glorification and beautification of seppuku
  • The history and origin of seppuku/belly cutting
  • The differences between the...


Jun 7, 2020

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese people love Hawaii so much?

Topics Discussed

  • Why Hawaii is such a popular travel destination among Japanese travelers
  • How many Japanese people came to Hawaii in 2019
  • How the amount of Japanese travelers to Hawaii compares to the amount of travelers from other...