The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Tue Apr 11 2023
Description: When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serious, big business -- and, more than once, they played a vital role in Japan's postwar economy. In part one of this week's special two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the amazing story of master toymaker Matsuzo Kosuge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.