Episode 10 - A Day in the Life of Edo Japan

In this episode of the History of Japan podcast, the host, Isaac Meyer, draws inspiration from the History of Rome podcast to describe a typical day in the life of people during the Edo period. He clarifies that the episode mainly focuses on the 20% of the population living in big cities, such as samurai, artisans, and merchants, rather than the peasants and barakumin who constituted the majority. The host discusses their morning meals, education, work, and entertainment, including kabuki and bunraku. He also touches on social issues like prostitution, gambling, and the existence of gangs. The episode concludes with a programming note where the host seeks listener feedback on whether to continue with background episodes or switch to more thematic, in-depth stories.