Welcome! I’m Chris Harding, a historian and broadcaster based at the University of Edinburgh.

My weekly newsletter aims to help you better understand Japan, through the people and stories that shaped it.

I explore the histories behind everything you love about Japan: from food, film and famous names to ghost stories, sport and the big 21st-century challenges facing the country.

You’ll find podcast versions of my essays and interviews HERE. I also make videos about Japan for YouTube and Instagram.

If you have thoughts on my newsletter or would like to suggest a topic for me to cover, drop me a line: hello@historywithchrisharding.com.