Learn about the Buddhist Guardian deity, Fudo Myoo (the "Immovable One").

The Buddhist Guardian Deity: Fudo Myoo

Learn about the famous samurai war tale, the Tale of the Heike.

Tale of the Heike

An introduction to Zen, a form of Buddhism that emphasizes seeking one's own Buddha nature through meditation.

Learn about the construction of the Japanese tearoom at the Asian Art Museum.

Tearoom at the Asian Art Museum

Explore Nara, Japan's ancient Buddhist art and architecture.

Temples of Nara, Japan

Japan's warlords built fortresses during the constant civil warfare from 1300 to 1600. These castles housed the local government, had many defensive devices, and impressed rivals with their scale and their lord's ability to have them built and maintained.

From Castle to Palace: Samurai Architecture

An introduction to Shinto, Japan's earliest religion.

Shinto

Arts of Japan Documentaries

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!