Static, Scrolls, and Sakura
Static, Scrolls, and Sakura
Taiyorinai Sensei
An unreliable teacher deep in the mountains of the Tohoku region of Japan gives insight into topics related to Japan.
A Run of the Mill Unique...Gokai Change
I ramble on about how the case of the changing face of Ichikawa Sumino isn't new but it is unique...kinda.
Dec 18, 2025
44 min
Japan's Ghost and the Darkness
I talk about the Sankebetsu Bear Incident of 1915. This month is the 110th anniversary of the attack.
Dec 6, 2025
38 min
The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of the Black Unicorn
I talk about the events involving Imamori Maya who plays Ichikawa Sumino in Number One Sentai Gozyuger and her replacement Shida Kohaku.
Nov 15, 2025
56 min
Japanese Horror: Ghosts, Grief, and the Atomic Shadow
As it's October, I talk about Japanese horror.
Oct 22, 2025
47 min
Japan's Pacific War
I go on and on about the Pacific War of Japan while talking about its atrocities in China and Korea. I try to keep it as clean as possible but that is very difficult given the subject matter.
Sep 22, 2025
1 hr 6 min
The Rashomon of Kimetsu no Yaiba/Demon Slayer
SPOILERS! I talk about Mitsuri's death, a possible link between Kyogai and Nakime, Muzan's lower moons, and the ending of the Entertainment District Arc, Asa ga Kuru.
Aug 26, 2025
53 min
The Culture of Japanese Anime
Anime is more than just something on TV. It's woven into Japanese every day life.
Jul 23, 2025
40 min
Yoshiwara - Shadows of the Red Lights
In this episode, I will talk about the infamous Yoshiwara district of Tokyo.
Jul 15, 2025
15 min
Himitsu Sentai Goranger - Kicking Things Off
While the Kuchisake Onna stalks me, I talk about the Sentai series that started it all, Himitsu Sentai Goranger.
Jun 5, 2025
44 min
Saga Prefecture
Today, I will discuss Saga Prefecture, a relatively unknown prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan.
Apr 20, 2025
20 min
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