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S2026E07 - "Juni-Hitoe: Japan's Color Revolution"
Aired on Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM
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SAMURAI WISDOM TODO TAKATORA
Always seeking the ideal master, samurai Todo Takatora was a skilled castle builder, a man of flexibility and rationality who saw the changes to come.
Feb 21, 2026
28 min
SAMURAI CASTLES: Matsue
400-year-old Matsue Castle retains its original keep, a National Treasure. Black and imposing, it stands like a battleship. Why did the lord build such an enormous keep on such a small site?
Feb 28, 2026
28 min
SAMURAI CASTLES: Wakayama
Wakayama Castle was a crucial castle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu who both guided Japan to peace. Its location south of the economic center of Osaka near the Pacific Ocean was strategic.
Mar 7, 2026
28 min
History Uncovered In-ro: Samurai Style
Worn by samurai on formal occasions, in-ro were palm-sized containers crafted with masterful skill. In each piece, we uncover the refined spirit of samurai dandyism.
Mar 28, 2026
28 min
SAMURAI CASTLES: Kumamoto Special
Kumamoto Castle is one of Japan's most famous fortresses for its keep complex and elegant palace. In the 2016 earthquakes, it suffered serious damage, and multitudes are involved in its restoration.
Apr 12, 2026
49 min
SAMURAI WISDOM: MORI MOTONARI
In one generation, Mori Motonari rose from a minor lord to ruler of most of western Japan despite bitter betrayal. His wisdom still echoes today.
May 9, 2026
28 min
Juni-Hitoe: Japan's Color Revolution
Japan boasts a thousand color names, unmatched worldwide. Uncover the color revolution sparked by women in the 11th century as seen through the elegant kimono known as the "juni-hitoe."
Jun 27, 2026
28 min
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