Japan and the WorldEpisode 10: Renovation and Romance in Rural Japan41×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -8:38-8:38Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Episode 10: Renovation and Romance in Rural JapanChristopher HardingAug 05, 20254ShareTranscriptDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksJapan and the WorldConversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections.Conversations and audio essays about Japanese history, culture and global connections. SubscribeListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeOvercastPocket CastsRSS FeedAppears in episodeChristopher HardingRecent EpisodesEpisode 33: Loneliness in JapanFeb 6 • Christopher HardingEpisode 32: Why Oda Nobunaga Welcomed the WestJan 31 • Christopher HardingEpisode 31: EntrepreneursJan 23 • Christopher HardingPreview: Episode 31: EntrepreneursJan 23 • Christopher HardingEpisode 30: The Dark History Behind Japan's 'Cursed' Prime Minister's ResidenceJan 16 • Christopher HardingEpisode 29: New Year’s Resolutions: 2,000 Years of Hurt - And Why ‘Kaizen’ Might Be The AnswerJan 10 • Christopher HardingEpisode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?Jan 2 • Christopher HardingPreview: Episode 28: Will Japan Go Nuclear?Jan 2 • Christopher Harding