@GodAtum Thanks for watching! I was in Japan at the time, so it worked out well. Portillo’s lovely - total gentleman. 😁
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Chris Harding
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Chris Harding
@drchrisharding
Cultural historian & broadcaster @EdinburghUni Weekly essays 👉 https://t.co/t96Mm6Qghq Writings/podcast/video 👉 https://t.co/aRupDPmblA
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@drchrisharding loved seeing you on Great Japanese Railway Journeys! Are you based out in Japan? What was it like filming with Portillo?
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How does the war in Iran look from Asia? My take:
Engelsberg Ideas@EngelsbergIdeas
In the face of the Iran war’s impact on global oil flows, Asian capitals are reassessing energy security and the broader geopolitical map. The Iran war through Asia’s eyes | @drchrisharding engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-ira…
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This was fun to do!
History Uncensored@hist_uncensored
Samurai didn't vanish overnight - they were dismantled, piece by piece. Bianca Nobilo takes us on a journey through the hidden origin of the legendary warriors. Just dropped!👇 📺 youtu.be/EpKHfSOFIBM @bianca_nobilo | @drchrisharding | @CafeBrownie2 | @piersmorgan
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My article on Japanese ethics is out @aeonmag!: The Japanese ethics of ‘ningen’ dethrones the Western self – aeon.co/essays/the-jap…
Special thanks to @philosophybites for very thoughtful editorial suggestions and intellectual support for Japanese & Africana philosophy!
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Taiko drumming at the opening reception for @britishmuseum’s fantastic new Samurai exhibition. Already picked up a five-star review in The Guardian. Congrats!
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The ‘fail fast’ approach to tech innovation didn’t start with Silicon Valley.
After WWII, former Imperial Japanese Navy researchers hung around in a leaky Tokyo shack, building a 35-kg tape recorder that it turned out no-one wanted. Then along came the transistor...
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UK serving as a cautionary tale in Japan right now...
Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸@mrjeffu
Amid pre-election talk from opposition parties and Prime Minister Takaichi about cutting taxes, one Japanese news program noted that cutting taxes without securing new sources of funding for the government could result in a "Japanese Truss Shock."
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Enjoyed this chat with @NewStatesman. Full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=HmRJlz….
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The New Statesman@NewStatesman
Can foreigners “become” Japanese? @drchrisharding says it’s an uphill climb…
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@platospodcasts @RupertSheldrake Congrats on a major milestone! Absolutely love your dialogues.
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The 100th dialogue with @RupertSheldrake and myself is on 15th Feb. Do join us in person or online! Tickets at buytickets.at/thesheldrakeve…
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I wonder whether a spell in a Japanese prison might have yielded an interesting song or two...?
Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸@mrjeffu
Today is the 46th anniversary of the Japanese arrest of Paul McCartney. He arrived at Narita Airport with about half a pound of marijuana in his suitcase. He was deported without facing formal criminal charges that could've resulted in a prison sentence.
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Fun to speak to BBC History Extra about Emperor Hirohito... out now.
HistoryExtra@HistoryExtra
On the podcast | Christopher Harding explores the life story of Hirohito, the emperor who reigned over Japan during World War Two and the decades of postwar transition that followed
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@HistoryExtra Enjoyed this conversation - thanks for having me on the podcast!
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On the podcast | Christopher Harding explores the life story of Hirohito, the emperor who reigned over Japan during World War Two and the decades of postwar transition that followed
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If you're struggling with your new year's resolutions, take heart: philosophy and neuroscience agree that goals don't make sense
Try a version of Japanese 'kaizen' instead: continuous improvement
Swap your goal for a horizon and find incremental changes to match
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Japan’s leap from isolation to “miracle nation” is messier than nostalgia allows. Opening with Japan’s encounter with Western power, our podcast of the week surveys the long history of the nation’s modernization.
With @drchrisharding on @smartcookiespod
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Happy New Year, when it arrives! Here's a piece I wrote about how Japan sees in the new year...
Engelsberg Ideas@EngelsbergIdeas
How Japan marks the turning of the year | @drchrisharding engelsbergideas.com/notebook/how-j…
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Looking forward to this - come along if you’re nearby!
Royal Asiatic Society@RAS_Soc
Our first lecture of 2026 will take place on 8 Jan (Thu), featuring cultural historian Dr Christopher Harding @drchrisharding as he revisits the first century of encounters between Japan and Europe. Details: tinyurl.com/ras-260108
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Married at last! 🥳📷
After months (if not years) of planning, Sharla and I enjoyed the most incredible day, surrounded by so many amazing people. Truly the perfect end to 2025!
We chose Christmas as it's our favourite time of year. A time to be cosily tucked away indoors alongside friends and family.
I have to say a huge thank you to everyone who's been a part of our journey over these years. We're beyond blessed to have a spectacular community of people around the world.
Have yourself an amazing Christmas! I'm eternally grateful to you all! 🍻🎄
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Really enjoyed this conversation!
The Smart Cookies Podcast@smartcookiespod
From Samurai to Shinkansen - how did JAPAN become a global superpower in just a short few decades? And why is it stagnating today? Check the thrilling conversation with the eminent historian of Japan @drchrisharding HERE 👇🏻🎌 youtu.be/prqPJ4_jdaU
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@GearoidReidy Great piece, thanks for linking. It seems likely, doesn't it, that the principle of not permitting nuclear weapons on Japanese soil isn't going to last much longer. NATO-style hosting of US weapons surely on the cards soon?
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A senior official in Japan PM Takaichi's office told reporters that Japan should have nuclear weapons.
While this is their personal view and there are no actual discussions in place, it's a big statement from a senior figure.
I wrote about this earlier this week; link below.
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