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Stories of SaniwaEpisode 24 - The Wakizashis of Toyotomi Pt.1In this episode, we continue to discuss one of the Wakizashis that once belonged to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second unifier of Japan.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2022-02-1111 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 23 - The Wakizashis of Toyotomi Pt.1In this episode, we discuss one of the Wakizashis that once belonged to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second unifier of Japan.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2022-01-2307 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 22 - The Swords of Nobunaga Pt. 2In this episode, we continue with two more swords that once belonged to the Demon King, Oda Nobunaga.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-12-2110 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 21 - The Swords of Nobunaga Pt. 1In this episode, we discuss two of the swords that once belonged to the Demon King, Oda Nobunaga.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-11-2810 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 20 - The Unifiers of JapanIn the season finale, we will discuss about the swords of the Sengoku Period. However, before we know about the swords, we must first familiarize ourselves with their masters and their impact to Japanese society and culture. In this episode, we get to know about the the unifiers of Japan.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-11-0720 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 19 - TonbokiriIn the final part of our series about the Tenka San Mei Sou or the Three Great Spears of Japan, we introduce the only Muramasa sword that was useful to the Tokugawa family, Tonbokiri.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-10-1107 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 18 - NihongouIn this episode, we talk about the second of the Tenka San Mei Sou that will definitely make you feel a little bit better about the stupid decisions you have made while drunk.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-09-2608 min
Stories of SaniwaEpisode 17 - OtegineIn the first of episode of the new mini-series about the Tenka San Mei Sou, we talk about the longest and heaviest of them all.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-09-0508 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 16 - Ookanehira and Ichigo HitofuriAlthough the Tenka Goken is a widely known list among nihonto enthusiasts, there are some lists that differ from it. In this episode, we tell the history of the two swords that are sometimes also considered as Tenka.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-08-2311 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 15 - Dojigiri YasutsunaKnown as the Yokozuna or grand champion of Japanese swords, what is it that makes Dojigiri Yasutsuna so special to be considered as the most prominent of the five greatest swords in heaven?---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-08-0821 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 14 - Onimaru KunitsunaOn this third part of the Tenka Goken mini-series, we discuss the history behind the oldest of the five, Onimaru Kunitsuna.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-07-2511 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 13 - Juzumaru TsunetsuguThe second part of the Tenka Goken mini-series. In this episode, we talk about how a sword became an important relic for Nichiren Buddhism and how it got lost in time and rediscovered.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-07-1108 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 12 - Oodenta MitsuyoIn the first episode of our new mini-series about the Tenka Goken or the Five Great Swords in Heaven, we will learn about the story of the sword that was said to have been possessed by mysterious powers and has since been locked away in storage by it's owners, Oodenta Mitsuyo.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-06-2815 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 11 - Shichishito or ChiljidoThere is one sword in Japanese history that is still being heavily referenced in modern media. It's shape is peculiar and it's tale is one of friendship between two neighboring countries.----Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-06-1310 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 10 - The Imperial RegaliaIn the place of a crown which was used to represent royalties in the past and in other existing monarchies, the Emperor of Japan instead have the Japanese Imperial Regalia - a mirror, a stone and a sword - to represent him.----Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-05-3015 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 9 - The Creation of JapanJapan has its own unique story about how it came to be. Did you know that it also involved a nihonto?---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-05-1613 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 8 - The Muramasa CurseTokugawa Ieyasu may be known as one of the great unifiers of Japan. However, there is one thing that he fears the most.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-05-0211 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 7 - Touken Ranbu Starter SwordsDuring the recording of this episode, it was announced that Touken Ranbu will finally release an English version under Johren. This episode discusses the lore behind all five of the starter swords that new players can choose from. (Not sponsored by Touken Ranbu)--Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-04-1817 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 6 - Nikkari AoeLord Nakajima Shudaryuu had other ideas when he was asked to drive away the demon terrorizing the mountains of Hachiman.---Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-04-0411 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 5 - Sayo SamonjiThis episode was originally created on the 6th anniversary of Touken Ranbu, so to celebrate, I dedicate this episode to my very first tanto, Sayo Samonji.Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-03-2807 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 4 - Higekiri and HizamaruSometimes, it is hard to remember people's names. But, what is more confusing is if you get renamed over and over through history. In this episode, we discuss the stories of Higekiri and Hizamaru, the two swords that at some point could not seem to settle on a name.Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-03-1409 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 3 - Benkei and YoshitsuneTheir story is the stuff of legends. In this episode, we talk about Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei and the swords that were intertwined with the fate of master and retainer.
2021-02-2813 minStories of SaniwaEpisode 2 - Mikazuki MunechikaIn this episode, we discuss the most beautiful (according to connoisseurs) of the Tenka Goken, Mikazuki Munechika.Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-02-1410 min
The Apparition ShowThe Apparition Show on RTN, 24th edition, with Akiko Iwahara (JP) and Oyhopper (NOR)Welcome to the 24th edition of the Apparition Show on Radio Techno Norway!
We are really excited to have the amazing and talented techno DJ, producer and label boss of Satsuki Records, Akiko Iwahara from Japan with us on the show!
Akiko takes us on a fast journey with her favourite techno for the first hour, and Oyhopper will finish it off, to make it two full hours of quality techno!
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2021-02-062h 01Stories of SaniwaEpisode 1 - What is Nihonto?Welcome to the premier episode of Stories of Saniwa! In this episode I talk about what Nihonto is, how it became popular and why it is a mainstay in popular culture.Support the Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/storiesofsaniwaFollow my social media: https://twitter.com/storiesofsaniwa
2021-01-3108 min