Shogun: 17th Century Japan with Frederik Cryns

We discuss medieval Japan in today's episode, in preparation for the new TV show, Shogun. Professor of Japanese History Frederik Cryns joins to discuss the practice of suicide - Seppuku, the clash of cultures as Japan was visited by Portuguese merchants, Jesuits and in 1600, the first Brit: William Adams. Links Discussed Shogun In the Service of the Shogun: The Real Story of William Adams, by Frederik Cryns Seppuku Ollie on X Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices