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Episode 618 - Live by the Sword

Podcast: History of Japan
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2186
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Summary

This week, we're tackling the most legendary samurai in Japanese history: Miyamoto Musashi. Why is he so famous, what do we actually know about him, and why is there such a big gap between the story most are familiar with and what our actual sources have to say? Show notes here .