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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners
01:18 Exploring The Honjin Murders
07:36 The Detective: Kosuke Kindaichi
13:21 Writing Style and Cultural Context
19:38 Food Connection: Yakitori
28:01 Murder Mystery Game Connections
