In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show
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In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show
Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan
The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
12 minutes
4 years ago
Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan
Buddhist monks are not supposed to harm anyone, but "soldier monks" were a long-lasting profession in middle age Japan - why did these people arm themselves and why were they even allowed to exist?Podcast host Kyota Ko explains the historical controversy in this insightful and hilarious podcast episode.Support the show
The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
In this third part of this Spirited Away cultural walkthrough series, show host Kyota clarifies the mystery of Chihiro's sudden maturing and the trick Miyazaki plays in the scene where Chihiro signs an employment contract.Support the show