Seishi Yokomizo: Dishevelled detectives, intriguing instruments and salary men

In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin delve into the intriguing world of Japanese murder mysteries, focusing on 'The Honjin Murders' by Seishi Yokomitsu. They explore the book's locked room mystery format, the eccentric detective Kosuke Kindaichi, and the cultural context of post-war Japan. The conversation also highlights the connection between the book and Japanese cuisine, specifically yakitori, while drawing parallels to some of the Whodunnit Dinners murder mystery games.http://www.whodunnitdinners.com/news/blogChapters00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners01:18 Exploring The Honjin Murders07:36 The Detective: Kosuke Kindaichi13:21 Writing Style and Cultural Context19:38 Food Connection: Yakitori28:01 Murder Mystery Game ConnectionsTheme Tune: Dan McCullough