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Episode 624 - An Ocean Between Us, Part 1

Podcast: History of Japan
Published: Apr 17, 2026
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Summary

This week: what role does a sleepy town in Washington's Olympic Peninsula play in Japan's history? Well, more than you'd think. We'll look at three different connections between Japan and Port Angeles over the next few weeks, starting with the story of some castaways who found themselves adrift nearby almost 200 years ago. Show notes here .