In this episode, we interview Tim Odagiri, author of Into Japan: A Starter Kit for Understanding Japanese Society. For more information about Tim and his book, check out the following links:Into Japan: A Starter Kit for Understanding Japanese Society (Publisher)Into Japan: A Starter Kit for Understanding Japanese Society (JP Amazon) Into Japan: A Starter Kit for Understanding Japanese Society (US Amazon) Nihon Plus You (Tim's Website) Japan Everyday (Tim's Blog) Tim’s interview with Japan Expert InsightsTim on LinkedIn青森ねぶた祭 – ねぶた音頭&ねぶた (Intro and outro) The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

Dr Wes Robertson is a senior lecturer in Japanese Studies at Macquarie University. His research applies sociolinguistic perspectives to the study of writing systems, with a focus on Japan. Wes also runs an ethnographic podcast on language use in extreme metal. You can learn all about him and his work at his site, SCRIPTING JAPAN. Finally, for all curious curious, the outro is Sayonara Birthday by Broken By The Scream.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

Welcome back to Deep in Japan! I apologize for the brief hiatus. I was OOO on quite the adventure. Over the last two weeks, your fearful host was jet-setting across the globe, taking 5 flights, zooming through 4 bullet train rides, and hopping into countless Ubers. Along the way, I enjoyed having fascinating conversations with hundreds of people from all walks of life, mostly about AI and the end of humanity. No, just kidding. About AI and the transformation of our business landscapeーa topic that fascinates me, to say the least. Sadly, within 24 hours of having returned, I picked up a bug that would launch me into another journeyーan inward journey through the cosmos of my mind, which as you can tell by listening to this episode is a rather odd mind. Now that the fever has broken and I am once again comfortably back home in the Land of the Rising Bidet Hose (ah, my blessed Toto, how I have missed you), I'm ready to dive back into it. So stay tuned for more exciting episodes to come! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. BGM came by way of instrumentals from Childish Gambino's masterful Because the Internet. Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening! ⊙⼼‿⊙  Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

As random as the path of a cherry blossom falling from a tree, this is DEEP IN JAPAN HAPPY HOUR! Source Material: ジョニーソマリ 大阪で 迷惑行為 が ヤバい【迷惑系YouTuber バカッター Twitter 外国人 在留外国人】Asakusa 3 Crib / TaitoYakuza Gets Revenge On This Streamer...New Toyota Century SUV (2024) | $170,000 Luxury Japanese Vehicle渋谷で外国人“路上飲み”急増 SNSで人気に…コンビニ前が観光名所化も「ごみの山」【羽鳥慎一 モーニングショー】(2023年9月5日)The Land Rover Defender Osprey (Restored) 伝説のコント番組 ごっつええ感じ キャシィ塚本Japanalysis: The Story of Japan's Most Hated Woman The World Of GOLDEN EGGS “Ep14-1The Coach's Secret Special Training” AnimeLogBig Man Japan Live Ending同性愛者50人×外国人50人②【全②】 homosexual ここがヘンだよ日本人David-kun Loves JapanFat People | In Bruges | Screen BitesSweatpants Spiderman (outro)Japanese Reacts To Filthy Frank // Pick Up Lines In Japanese (Japanese 101)The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Steve Kemme, president of the Lafcadio Hearn Society/USA and a former reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, about his wonderful new biography of Lafcadio Hearn/Koizumi Yakumo: The Outsider: The Life and Work of Lafcadio Hearn: The Man Who Introduced Voodoo, Creole Cooking, and Japanese Ghosts to the World.Musical Outro Links:Kwaidon - JazzyCal門付唄 かわいがらんせ / 杉本キクイ 他The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

What an interview. Such a fun, down-to-earth, amazing person. See, folks, this is why I spiritually identify as Canadian-Japanese. Want to learn more about Jon? Check out the following links: Visible Minorities: Life Lessons from a Naturalized Japanese Politician (SNA) A Road Less Travelled | Degrees Magazine (University of Regina) Foreign-born assemblymen try to make a difference (Asahi) ヘイズ・ジョン (Jon's Wiki) TOP of 愛してる、つくば (Jon's Website) Jon Heese (IMDB for Nihon igai zenbu chinbotsu and The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit) OMG AND HERE HE IS IN THE MOVIE!ウルフルズ - バンザイ～好きでよかった～ (outro) Queen Hits - Japanese versions (intro) And remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at Deep in Japan Podcast (@DeepinJapanPod) · Twitter/XThanks for listening!Support the show

Hikosaemon describes as a bilingual Kiwi video blogger based out of Tokyo for nearly twenty years. He publishes regularly about life in Japan at TOKYO TONIGHT. You can learn more about him and stay up with the latest at Hikosaemon (@hikosaemon) on Twitter/X. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: [email protected] don't forget to give some love to the Blue Hearts, whose Train-Train was the outro for this episode.Thanks for listening! Support the show

Happy Hours with Trevor are back, baby! Nothing this fire could ever die. I'm sorry, Trevor but I needed these Happy Hour podcasts real bad and I almost had to give 'em up in order to confront my dark passenger and placate your insecurities. So now we're gonna have to go have more Happy Hours adventures. And then we're gonna go on even more adventures after that, Trevor. And you're gonna keep your mouth shut about 'em, Trevor. Because the world is full of idiots that don't understand what's important. And they'll tear us apart, Trevor. But if you stick with me, I'm gonna accomplish great things, Trevor. And you're gonna be a part of 'em. And together we're gonna run around, Trevor, we're gonna do all kinds of wonderful things, Trevor. Just you and me, Trevor. The outside world is our enemy, Trevor. We're the only [belch] friends we've got, Trevor. It's just J and Trey. J-J-J and Trey and their adventures, Tevor. J and Trey, forever and forever, a hundred years J and Trey, s... things. Me and J and Trey runnin' around and J and Trey time. Aaall day long forever. All, a hundred days J and Trey forever a hundred times. Over and over J and Trey adventures dot com W W W dot J and Trey dot com W W W J and Trey adventures all hundred years. Every minute J and Trey dot com W W W hundred times J and Trey dot com.Oh My Friend (outro)Jeff on TwitterThe Tenga ArticleBig Motor News ClipThe 2024 Vellfire Feature MovieThe San Francisco Poo PatrolThat Blue Chew CommercialPom Poko Syndrome DefinedDisgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?Aichi woman arrested for stealing ice cream from delivery truck because it was too hotFirst Grader Drowns in School PoolThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: [email protected] for listening! Support the show

As the title suggests, in this episode I take a walk with my wife. Related links: Pom Poko OST - Heisei era Tanuki War Main Theme ''Spirited Season'' (outro)Aichi woman arrested for stealing ice cream from delivery truck because it was too hotFan Death: Why Korean Parents Think the Breeze Might Kill You | NBC Left Field13-yr-old girl dies of suspected heatstroke in Japan on way home from school clubFirst Grader Drowns in School PoolThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] for listening! Support the show

As the title suggests, in this episode I take a walk with my wife. Bear with me, the wind noise gets better 10 minutes in or so. Related links: Outro: Tatsuro Yamashita - Follow Me Along  Ryuchell WikiRyuchell World on YouTubeThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] for listening! Support the show

This is the second and final installment of a two-part interview with videographer Martin from Martin Show Japan. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start here. Anyone wanting to learn more about Martin can follow him on Twitter where he posts as Gaijin Otousan. LINKS: Martin Show: Japan Gets Racist (used in the outro) Outro 70s Jazz was taken from here (highly recommended) Echo in the Valley Trailer (Netflix) Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall (intro) The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we speak with videographer Martin from Martin Show Japan about his life in Japan. You can learn more about him on Twitter where he posts as Gaijin Otousan. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview. LINKS: Introducing the Mentally Retarded (Educational Film 1964)Word Association (SNL Season 1, 1975) Office Space - In the Car Rapping (1999) The Jerk - Born a Poor Black Child (1979)Chaos in Washington (BCC Jan 27, 2021) Why Americans Have So Much Debt (CNBC Jan 9, 2023) Comfortably Numb Japanese Cover (Pink Floyd/ph4320)The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we once again sit down with Iain Maloney, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, The Only Gaijin in the Village, to talk about his new book, The Japan Lights. In 2017, holed up in a hotel room, feverish, despondent, and aimless, Iain Maloney chances upon an article about Richard Henry Brunton, a Victorian civil engineer unknown in his Scottish homeland but considered ‘The Father of Japanese Lighthouses’ in Japan. With more than twenty of his lighthouses still in use today, Maloney sets out with a newfound purpose to visit them all.Part travel memoir, part history, The Japan Lights visits isolated regions of rural Japan, discovering compelling stories from its past. Maloney witnesses the lingering trauma of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, and comes to a new understanding of the precariousness of life on a planet that is 71 percent water. Along the way, he explores the paradox of Brunton, a flawed human being whose work saved hundreds of thousands of lives and made the seas around Japan safer for all.LINKS! The Japan Lightshe Only Gaijin in the VillageIn Search of Piper Alpha  Red Flag Waltz (Iain's band)No Sympthy (outro) 喜びも悲しみも幾歳月 若山彰さん (outro)But We're Speaking Japanese (YouTubes clip) Do you speak English? (Big Train, BBC) The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] don't forget to give some love to Awich, the female Japanese rapper who produced the outro, Queendom. Thanks for listening! Support the show

Recorded at home around 2:00 pm on a Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. The lyrics of this masterpiece are as follows:  JAPANESE WOMAN by ブレッド&バターかぐや姫の生まれ変わりのような人虫も殺さぬ ah‐声をかけるとそっとうつむき首すじをもみじに染めるJapanese woman愛を恥ずかしがるJapanese woman人をはじく瞳ah‐ 裏を見せぬ強さJapanese woman細い柳腰にJapanese woman刃(やいば)隠している男の人みんな狼こわいわと誘い断わり ah‐趣味じゃないわ 暇つぶしにもならないと笑ってるかもJapanese woman愛をつかむためにJapanese womanうまく変身するah‐ 裏を見せぬ強さJapanese woman独り眠れぬ夜Japanese woman爪を磨いているJapanese woman濡れた瞳Japanese woman気がありそうJapanese womanSupport the show

In this episode, we welcome Karen Hill Anton back to discuss her wonderful new novel, A Thousand Graces. As you might recall, Karen was a guest on the podcast in June of 2021 to discuss her critically-acclaimed memoir, The View From Breast Pocket Mountain. And now, with this new publication, Karen has broken into the world of literature, with a lovely tale about a young, Japanese female student who doesn’t quite fit into the mold of her surroundings. It’s a thoroughly engrossing, exquisitely crafted tale, that also serves as a window into the stodgy, patriarchal countryside mindset of Japan in the 60s and 70s. A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Japanese fiction. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] don't forget to add Mieko Hirota to your playlist! Thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we welcome back Professor Steve McCarty to discuss the book KUKAI THE UNIVERSAL by Ryotaro Shiba, translated by Akiko Takemoto. Steve McCarty was born in Boston and specialized in Japan at the University of Hawaii for an MA degree in Asian religions. He has been a full Professor for 22 years of his 40 years in Japan. He currently lectures for Osaka Jogakuin University and the government foreign aid agency JICA, briefing officials from around the world on Japanese People and society. He publishes on Japan, Asian studies, Buddhist syncretism, Japanese-English bilingualism, language teaching, and online education. See links to publications on Japan and to previous Deep in Japan podcasts at his website: Japanned. The outro was "Over the Mountain" by former podcast guest, ordained monk, and Buddhist hip-hop artist, Gomyo Kevin Seperic. If you would like to support Gomyo and his work, you can purchase his album or contribute to his wife's GoFundMe page. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] as always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Stefhen Bryan, author of Black Passenger Yellow Cabs: Of Exile and Excess in JapanWant to learn more about Stefhen, check out the following:   DooduboyStefhen on FacebookStefhen appearing on the YouToobzAnother appearance on the ToobzThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] don't forget to give some love to Awich, the female Japanese rapper who produced the outro, Queendom. Thanks for listening! Support the show

Trigger warning: This podcast contains OTAKU OVERLOAD. Enter with caution. The outro, if you hadn't noticed, was Body Feels Exit by Amie Namuro. Got something to say? You can reach me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Trigger warning: This podcast contains first-hand experiences of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one need help, please contact your local crisis hotlines. For more info about assistance in Japan, check out the US Embassy's page on mental health in Japan.This is the second part in a series with Sasebo Anon, an ALT who suffered sexual harassment and sexual assault while teaching in Japan on the JET Program - and fought back. For more info on Sasebo Anon, check out the following: Sasebo on Twitter Sasebo on InstagramThe Asahi Shimbun StoryUnseen Japan: #MeToo in JET: One Woman’s 7-Year Battle Against Sexual AbuseUnseen Japan: #MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault CaseSaseboanon: My JET Program Sexual Assault StoryOver My Dead Body by AAAMYYY [Outro Track]The Nagasaki Council Session [Used in Outro] Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Trigger warning: This podcast contains first-hand experiences of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one need help, please contact your local crisis hotlines. For more info about assistance in Japan, check out the US Embassy's page on mental health in Japan.In this episode, we hear the story of an ALT who suffered sexual harassment and sexual assault while teaching in Japan on the JET Program – and how she fought back.For more info on Sasebo Anon, check out the following: Sasebo on Twitter Sasebo on InstagramThe Asahi Shimbun StoryUnseen Japan: #MeToo in JET: One Woman’s 7-Year Battle Against Sexual AbuseUnseen Japan: #MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault CaseSaseboanon: My JET Program Sexual Assault StoryGimgigam & uami - awai [Outro Track]The Nagasaki Council Session [Used in Outro] Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we take a walk in the woods with fellow Naganoite James Corbyn, a former rugby player turned woodsman and hunter. For those interested, the outro was 日向の匂いのする街 / 霧工場. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we speak with author, ethnomusicologist -- and now podcaster -- Jillian Marshall about nearly everything under the sun.  Jillian's bookJillian's websiteJillian's podcastJillian's TwitterJillian speaking about her book Japanthem [Yu-Chu-bu]Taeko Ohnuki - 4 am (1978) [outroTube]Meshida's vid about Tobita Shinchi [MooCube]Paymoneywubby on Boundless Ryan [YouLube]I'm running through these hoes like draino [BrewNoob]Tohoku-ben/Tsugaru-ben (Norther Dialect) [ChooBoob]That Unregistered Podcast I briefly mentioned [CrewMoob] Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.BGM: 70s Japanese Jazz MixAsahi's favorite YouTuber, SSUNDEE saying "Shawty" Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is a completely independent, listener-funded passion project, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Got something to say? You can reach me in the DIJ Facebook group or email me directly at [email protected] those curious, the outro was C-C-B Romanticが止まらない (1985)As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.LINKS!ジャニーズWEST - しらんけど (the outro)Hikakin TV (He's also got Hikakin Games and a beatboxing channel)golden eggs playlistcurtis judd on the Zoom f6the japanese explanation of chilblainsthe english explanation of chilblainsthe minors used for crime storyGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.LINKS Used: The Sketchy Kid with PH Detention ExperienceThe Crime ReenactmentOverview with those Amazing Computer Animation GraphicsPH Prison & Detention FootageHappy Jail DocMiho's link about HS students being used for crime (worthy of a podcast in and of itself) Rick and Morty ImpersonationJack Black Impersonation FLOATIN' / 舐達麻 (prod.Green Assassin Dollar) (outro) RELATED articles: Philippines willing to deport alleged robbery ringleader 'Luffy' to JapanJapan's 'Luffy' home invasion gang fakes deliveries to gain entry; How to stay safe Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

This is an excerpt from the book Japan at War: An Oral History by Haruko and Theodore Cook, a must-read for WW2 history enthusiasts. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: 僕のギターが泣いている（While My Guitar Gently Weeps) by 小野リンダ先生Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: Deep Cut: Anarchy Rainbow (SPLATOON 3 REMIX)Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, I interview my soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter, Sakura, about her daily life, hobbies, likes, etc. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: BLACKPINK - ‘Pink Venom’ M/VGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: THE PREDATORS / SHOOT THE MOONGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: SEKAI NO OWARI - HabitGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

A belated thank you to Elder Patey and Elder DeSpain for their cooperation.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. The outro: I Am a Child of God (Meet the Mormons: New Faces / New Stories)Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Those interested can purchase Steve's book here. And for all of you in love with his buttery voice, he even narrated the audio version.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. The outro: SAYONARA / 高橋幸宏Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the showSupport the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.The outro: WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA - Maneki NeThat 4-kanji compound I mentioned: 千客万来 Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. The outro: Harajuku GirlsGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

A belated thank you to Elder Patey and Elder DeSpain for their cooperation.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. The outro: 森高千里 『ザ・ストレス -ストレス 中近東バージョン-』(And do check out the video. It rocks) Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

A belated thank you to Elder Patey and Elder DeSpain for their cooperation. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.  The outro: Stairway to Heaven Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. And make sure to check out the links: Homesick Nomad from Red Flag WaltzGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.  And do check out the links if you are curious: KurazushiRevel in Your Time - Gunship (outro) Koma tricks Asahi has been working onGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.  And make sure to check out the links: ありかずチャンネルはなわ 埼玉の歌Fly Me To Saitama (Trailer) Fly Me To Saitama (Wiki) Song of Saitama Prefecture (Outro) The Yomiuri article Miho sent meThat Sexless Couple's YouTube ChannelThat dude who is definitely not a yakThe Kagoshima Promotional VideoCover ImageHastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video: 2nd AttemptGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Audio samples in the show: 4 Non-Blondes - What's up (outro) HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA (outro) One More Robot / Sympathy 3000-21 (outro) The Shining SceneGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the showSupport the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.  And make sure to check out the outro songs: Coin Laundry by Ogre You Asshole and Heart Cooks Brain by Modest Mouse. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. And make sure to check out the links: Outro: DONGURIZU - WooKappa to Shirikodama – Kappa and the Small Anus Ball (Zack’s blog) Yurei: The Japanese Ghost (Zack’s book)Mujara or 水木しげる 妖怪画集「妖鬼化（ムジャラ）」(Shigeru’s book) Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Special thanks to Jed Shepler for tipping me off on this story and sharing the final outro embelishment. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Musical tracks that appear in the episode: T-Square - Adventures - 04 Sister MarianFriendship (feat. Lee Ritenour) - Let's Not Talk About It Super Mario Bros. Theme SongEvolution of Guile's Theme from Street Fighter 2 | 1992 - 2021Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] those curious, the outro was 花 by Orange Range. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Lost Without Japan Show Resourcesおとぼけビ～バ～Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire ハートに火をつけたならばちゃんと消して帰って (outro) 朝崎郁恵 「あはがり」 Asazaki Ikue ”Ahagari” with English translation (現代語訳・ 英訳) (outro) Hitsuji BungakuYoshiko Sai - Haru (1976) Keisuke Kuwata - Kagami Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice) お茶漬けGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Tracklist for outro songs: Tycho - HorizonBonobo - LinkedODESZA - Late Nightshallou - You and Me | Nomad SeriesTycho - Jetty Com Truise - Ultrafiche of You Teen Daze - LongingEmancipator - Natural CauseDonnacha Costello - Leaving Berlin (original mix) Manuel Göttsching - Deep DistanceGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Outro music:  雨のメッセージGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Outro: Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki OST - Ki Toki To - Yonhon Ashi no OdoriCover photosGot something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear please consider supporting the show. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected]! 空 by Funky Monkey Babys (outro) Kakizome (wiki)As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear please consider supporting the show. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected]! DONGURIZU - Woo (outro) Japan: The Top News Stories of 2022Female writers win top Japan book awards after dominating shortlists And yes, I hate myself a little more for linking to the J Times... As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Roland Kelts is a Japanese-American writer, journalist, and author of the book Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture has Invaded the US. He has also written numerous articles for the Guardian, The New York Times, The Japan Times, The New Yorker, CNN, BBC, and NHK, among others, exploring how pop culture intersects with and influences society and politics. Kelts has taught at many leading universities such as The University of Tokyo, New York University, Columbia University, and Sophia University, and held talks at many embassies and pop culture conventions. He received a Nieman Fellowship in Journalism from Harvard University in 2017.In this episode, we discuss his most recent book, The Art of Blade Runner Black Lotus, a deep-dive into the artwork that went into making the first-ever Blade Runner animated series. Along with commentary from Roland, the book includes concept art, sketch work, pre-viz, animation tests, final frames, and interviews with the masterminds behind the show. It’s an absolutely gorgeous book that pairs well with coffee tables and kotatsu alike. LINKS: Monkey: New Writing From Japan Roland’s Personal Website/Blog The Lingering Tragedy of Japan’s Lost Generation (Pro tip: Google search the article title to avoid the paywall) United States v. Handley (Wiki) 'Obscene' U.S. Manga Collector Jailed 6 Months (Wired)Devil Lady (Wiki) Blade Runner Black Lotus OST (YouTube) SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening ー and enjoy the links! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us.  Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] song: Fred Again..'s EyelarSupport the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening ー and enjoy the links! Support the show

In this episode, we invite Professor John Rucynski back to discuss his book, Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language Teaching. John Rucynski is an associate professor at the Center for Language Education at Okayama University. His main research interest is exploring the role of humor in foreign language acquisition and intercultural communicative competence. In addition to editing two volumes about this passion, he has written numerous articles and given conference presentations around the world. His mission going forward is to at least slightly disprove the maxim that “Nothing is as unfunny as trying to explain why something is funny.” Books: Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language Teaching (Rowman & Littlefield; with Caleb Prichard)New Ways in Teaching with Humor (TESOL Press)Articles: Is This Thing On? Teacher Views of Incorporating Humor Into Online Language Classes (The Language Teacher, with Peter Neff)L2 Learners' Ability to Recognize Ironic Online Comments and the Effect of Instruction (System; with Caleb Prichard)Implementing Humor Instruction into English Language Teaching (English Teaching Forum; with Caleb Prichard)The English Classroom as “Warai no ba”: Instructor Views on Humor and Language Learning in Japan (International Journal of Educational Research; with Peter Neff)Second Language Learners’ Ability to Detect Satirical News and the Effect of Humor Competency Training (TESOL Journal; with Caleb Prichard)Japanese Perceptions of Humor in the English Language Classroom (HUMOR; with Peter Neff)Using The Simpsons in EFL Classes (English Teaching Forum)_________The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us.The outro was American Joke Man by JAM. Don't know who Spalding Gray is? You're not alone. I thought John was referring to a crayon color. For context, check out his 1987 masterpiece, Swimming to Cambodia. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening and enjoy the links! weatpants Spiderman / Ado - New Genesis / Gen Hoshino - Comedy / Nakajou Kiyoshi 風が泣くとき / “Passengers who don’t want to be groped, please use the rear train cars” announcement angers Japan / New anti-chikan cellphone stickers let you mark train gropers with sign of shame / 10 Popular Japanese Marriage Proposals / さわらないで！/ Groping is a Crime Pins / Stop Chikan Badges / Shiori Ito (wiki) / Naomi Osaka Fornite skin / Naomi Osaka’s MIdrift / Rodcaster Pro II  / SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless / Tsuyama Massacre (wiki) / Jeff's Bedroom Post Operation Get All The ScreenSupport the show

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Caleb Carter about his book, A Path into the Mountains: Shugendō and Mount Togakushi. Caleb's chapter breakdown on TwitterA Path's publisher’s pageCaleb's New Books Network podcast interview Caleb's Interview with Global Buddhistdoor Pilgrims Until We Die Retro Casio Denshijisho CommercialsDogen on YouTube Master Dogen (wiki) The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) (wiki) The sanshin shamisen (wiki) Shugendo (wiki)Shamisen Hunter (musical outro) The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This episode is a banger, but not quite as good as Censored Japan 1, which is exclusively available at Patreon.com.  Head over and the support the show to receive access to all past and upcoming exclusive content. SORA LINKS! Eggslut adds a whole ass eel to a new sandwich in JapanCan five middle-aged guys who graduated high school years ago still sing their school songs?Yahoo! Japan finds most alphabetic and katakana words Japanese people want to find out aboutBOBBY OLOGUN YOUTUBE LINKS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uhZt_ijWWI&t=327shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbzY8XlHIWE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYxffL_DW9Y https://www.youtube.com/user/mrcoconutjapan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFeOcnMKnuE BOBBY OLOGUN LINKS! https://fl-ntg.com/bobi-kodomo/?fbclid=IwAR2LKYPFwGU_w86C7m0lqA59Xfrw1MDTq5lzJu53c4iKAbL-nH8uTDhzCEA https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/51584?device=smartphone&page=3&fbclid=IwAR0Ep8MLciKiGABI3OSZP_rGrt93qD0sJnLvLh6Jqv5huXlGekwjsKsyXbI https://www.jprime.jp/articles/-/21015?page=3&fbclid=IwAR2ND_jEXikC3Z2pASI5nDHriCZ54IErAOThgcGD15cFGRcWOBvVZk4IOM0 Support the show

THIS WEEK: Jeff shares an episode from his my new favorite Japan-related podcase: the Ryokans of Nagano Podcast. Want to hear more, check out the show on Spotify or Anchor. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting us.  OUTRO:  Nice Guy 人 - Onsen Song ADDITIONAL INFO: Ryokans are not just a place of accommodation, and running an inn means more than just running an inn. The goal of this podcast is to share with the world some of the extraordinary inns of Nagano Prefecture as well as the inspirational stories of their innkeepers.This podcast is supported by NPO NINJA Project and the Nagano Ryokan Hotel Association.The host is Tyler Lynch, proprietor of Kamesei Ryokan in Onsen Town Togura-Kamiyamada and uses his personal experience of running a traditional onsen inn to share similar stories of his colleagues.For our inaugural episode of the Ryokans of Nagano podcast, Akira Mori and his wife Yuki tell us about their gorgeous ryokan, Sakaya, famous for its classical onsen bath with all-wooden architecture.  They also describe their many activities to support their town, as well as explain the secret of what it means for Nozawa Onsen to be a traditional onsen village: Sakaya RyokanNozawa Onsen Village Support the show

THIS IS AN EXPERIMENT! If Miho allows me to keep recording our walks (and after the shenanigans of this one the prospect seems highly unlikely) then perhaps this will be a new segment on the show. Assuming you all dig it, that is. Either way, do reach out and let me know what you think at [email protected] Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe BGM was Relaxing Jazz & Bossa Nova Music - Studio Ghibli Cover and the outro was Sukiniyaru (Live) by the 変態紳士クラブ (Hentai Shinshi Club)Make sure to join the Facebook group for all the latest chatter: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ And as always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is an interview I recently did with Mike Schuelke of the Lost Without Japan podcast. Thanks for having me, Mike! For more info on Mike and his show, see the following: Lost Without Japan on Instagram The Lost Without Japan Google Doc The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanGot something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Mr. Sato Pole Dancing on the Rooftops of TokyoLinks between Unification Church and LDPPlease help support the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanGot something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

John Rucynski is a long-term resident of Japan who is currently associate professor in the Center for Liberal Arts & Language Education at Okayama University. He has co-written three textbooks focused on Japanese culture for English language courses at the university level in Japan. His past works as an editor include two volumes on the role of humor in foreign language acquisition and intercultural communicative competence. His personal passions for Japan include exploring the country by bike and on foot, eating good yakitori, watching sumo, and cheering for his local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. In this interview with John, we primarily focus on his most recent book, A Passion for Japan, within which he chronicles his experiences with The Ship For World Youth Program. RELATED LINKS: A Passion for JapanBridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language TeachingSurprising Japan!Surprising Japan!2 Working in Japan (Video Interviews) John's bio at Okayama UniversityThe Ship For World Youth ProgramHELP SUPPORT THE SHOW: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanTHE MUSIC: The intro was my own original mashup of Fist of the North Star, a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was "The Great American Melting Pot" from Schoolhouse Rock. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Amy Chavez has been a columnist for The Bali Times, HuffPo, and The Japan Times (the latter 23 yrs). She founded Books on Asia in May 2018. Her articles have been published in newspapers and magazines around the world including Japan, the UK, US, Canada, Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand. She lives in Japan. Her latest book is The Widow, The Priest and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island available at Bookshop.org  (an online bookshop that puts you in touch with local bookstores who procure your purchase for pick-up) for those in the US. You should also be able to find the book at Kinokuniya and The Laughing Oyster Bookshop in B.C. Canada, for all our B.C. cannuck buddies out there. LINKS: The Facebook Page for the bookAmy on Twitter: @JapanLite and  @BooksOnAsiaBooks on Asia Podcast is here or subscribePLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro was my own original mashup of Fist of the North Star, a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound.The outro was "Kanzan Bakuzen Bouzen" by "that old bad enka singer" Chiharu Matsuyama. Apparently, though, he was a well-coiffed renai baller back in the 80s tho -- check it. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanTHE MUSIC - The intro was すてきなパパ as heard on ichigoclub15. The outro was "Paper Planes" by M.I.A with some extra Jeff sauce blended in.  Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Katsura Sunshine (桂 三輝, Katsura Sanshain) is a Canadian traditional Japanese rakugo comic storyteller, theatre producer, and television personality, currently performing traditional Japanese rakugo on Broadway. To learn more about Katsura Sunshine, check out the following: Katsura Sunshine on BroadwayKatsura Sunshine on YouTubeKatsura Sunshine on FacebookKatsura Sunshine on TwitterPLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanTHE MUSIC - The intro was my own original mashup of Fist of the North Star, a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was "japanese [sic] jazz when driving on a warm night" taken from tardiobscurus_jp on the YouToobz. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanArticles: What happens when a middle-aged man does pole dancing regularly for five years in a rowPolice arrest man who refused to return 46 million yen to his townThe outro was OZROSAURUS / Rewind feat. ZORN. The intro was Samurai ☯ Japanese Lofi HipHop Mix. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Jake Adelstein is an investigative journalist, Zen Buddhist priest, and author who has been covering Japan since 1993. His first book, Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter On The Police Beat in Japan was made into a TV series that debuted on HBO Max and WOWOW on April 7th. His next book, Yakuza Wonderland, will be released this year.To learn more about Jake, check out Unseen Japan's recent profile of Jake and his work: Tokyo Vice’s Jake Adelstein: Everything You Wanted To Know (But Were Mildly Afraid To Ask)And remember, kids, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was Ryu Ga Gotaku from the famous Yakuza game franchise. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Oh, and let us not forget the Japanese version of Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence! Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news stories ー or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a lot of stuff, from Japanese cutlery, bizarre Japanese inventions, pet confectionary, pet pizza delivery, and the weird collaboration between Hatsune Miku and Dominos Pizza, among other things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro songs were Maji De Koi Suru 5byoumae and one of those Dominos App original Hatsune Miku tracks, which you can find here. And the intro, as you no doubt know by now, was my own original mashup of Fist of the North Star, a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we are happy to welcome back Roger Pulvers to delve deeper into his writings: specifically, The Unmaking of an American, Star Sand, The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn, and LIV. Roger Pulvers is an American-born Australian playwright, novelist, film director, theater director, and translator who has lived the better part of 50 years in Japan. Over the course of his long and prolific career, he has published more than 50 books in Japanese and English, and was assistant to the director of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.” He has translated works from Russian, Polish and Japanese, among them Gogol's "The Government Inspector," plays by Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the poetry of Miyazawa Kenji and Ishikawa Takuboku, and novels by Inoue Hisashi. His latest novels are “Liv” and "The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn," both published by Balestier Press. He wrote the screenplay for and directed the film "Star Sand" based on his novel of the same name. The film was released widely around Japan in 2017.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page.The outro was The intro was  Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we are happy to welcome back Roger Pulvers to delve deeper into his writings: specifically, The Unmaking of an American, Star Sand, The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn, and LIV.  Roger Pulvers is an American-born Australian playwright, novelist, film director, theater director, and translator who has lived the better part of 50 years in Japan. Over the course of his long and prolific career, he has published more than 50 books in Japanese and English, and was assistant to the director of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.” He has translated works from Russian, Polish and Japanese, among them Gogol's "The Government Inspector," plays by Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the poetry of Miyazawa Kenji and Ishikawa Takuboku, and novels by Inoue Hisashi. His latest novels are “Liv” and "The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn," both published by Balestier Press. He wrote the screenplay for and directed the film "Star Sand" based on his novel of the same name. The film was released widely around Japan in 2017.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on our Patreon page.The outro was The intro was つれづれなるままに  Tsurezure Naru Mama ni off the 1974 folk album  Out Of Mind [アウト・オブ・マインド]  by Ryo Kagawa. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This week, we speak with Tim Romero, Tokyo-based innovator, author, entrepreneur, and host of the Disrupting Japan podcast. To learn more about Tim and his amazing podcast, check out the Disrupting Japan podcast website.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was プラネットマジック by the N'夙川BOYS. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Josh Hawley, a close friend who will soon be returning to the US after a five-year stint in Japan. This is Josh's second stay in Japan, the first being as a US Navy sailor back in the late 1990s, at which time he met his ex-wife and had a son, both of whom he remains in close contact with today. While in Japan, Josh spent over a year teaching in Tateshina, and during that time we spent a great many hours together hiking Nagano's gorgeous peaks and taking long walks around town together with Den, the doge. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan  The outro was '93 Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this, the second part of a two-part series of talks with Canadian-born speechwriter, John R. Harris, we focus on his three-year stint speech writing for Carlos Ghosn, the famous Brazilian-born Lebanese businessman and former chairman and CEO of Nissan who was arrested on allegations of false accounting, for which he spent over 100 days in solitary confinement and more than a year under house arrest in Tokyo before fleeing the country and becoming an internationally wanted fugitive. As noted in the episode, John was also featured in HBR IdeaCast / Episode 800: The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn: Part 2.  The outro was 月の砂漠, of which there are many versions, but I chose the one by 山崎ハコ. The outro was Tanuki by Kazuhiko Kato. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this, the first part of a two-part series of talks with Canadian-born speechwriter, John R. Harris,  we learn about rowdy raccoons, invasive kyon (aka barking deer, kijang, or muntjac) and the amazing life and adventures of environmentalist cum naturalized Japanese citizen, C. W. Nicol.  John lives on a one-acre property deep in the forest near the Pacific surf beaches of Chiba Prefecture, 75 km Southeast of Tokyo. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was Tanuki by Kazuhiko Kato. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening! Support the show

While Miho was out shopping at a high-class bakery, Jeff calls her on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer using voice modification to make himself sound like a psycho killer. The background music was Ghibli Jazz Beats and a Ghibli Lofi Hip-Hip mix. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

While Miho waits in the car at school to pick up the kids, Jeff calls her on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer using voice modification to make himself sound like Chiko-chan. And do note the sound quality with this one! The outro was "TOu - KYOu" by SOUL SCREAM. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

Ben Tanaka is a teacher and writer based in Sendai who runs RetireJapan, a website dedicated to helping people improve their financial situation. For more about Ben and what he is doing, check out RetireJapan.com. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show at Patreon.comThe outro was Rich Man, Poor Man by Nipps. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Jeff calls Steve out of the blue on his new TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer. And no, sorry, as you can no doubt tell, the audio levels are not yet dialed in. Still testing. Bear with me.  The outro was "Telephone Number" by Junko Ohashi, sourced by Mythic Weeb/DIJ Benefactor, Sir James Hatheway. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we talk with author and SoraNews24 journalist Scott Wilson about his life in Japan in general and about passing N1 of the JLPT in specific.  For more detailed info, see Scott's article on the JLPT, along with his website and Twitch page. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show here at Patreon. The outro was the original One Piece series opening. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. See links below for info. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Jeff's new mic (which is still in the mail) PM Kishida Announces Sanctions Against RussiaPM Kishida Announces MORE Sanctions Against RussiaJapan Sinks Official TrailerThe Japan Film Festival 2022That Air BnB in Tat with JengaWhen Was the First Anime Breast Bounce?Gamer Apartments / e-RoomsThe Naked Hokkaido ManThe outro was “Let’s Start WW3” by World Order. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)Support the show

This is the first of a two-part interview series with Timothy Langley Esquire. Having almost forty years of experience in the Japanese public affairs sector, Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire, a consulting firm based out of Tokyo. Along with his business interests, Langley also hosts the famous Tokyo on Fire podcast and gives weekly political debriefings on Clubs. Links below: LangleyEsquire HomepageEspionage in Tokyo with Rober WhitingTokyo on Fire PodcastLangley on LinkedinMr. Langley Goes to TokyoThe Ship StoryThe Hero StoryLangley on CBS Morning NewsPlease note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we're broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was Shima Uta by The Boom. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the third and final part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was a cover of Masahi Sada's "さよならにっぽん” and although I'm not sure who the female singer is (if you know, please tell me) the track I sourced can be found here. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

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This is the second part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan MUSIC!The outro was a Japanese cover of Oasis's “Wonderwall” by なかたにつよし. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with Gagaku and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the first part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!HistoryPod - The Mukden Incident of 1931Grunge - The Truth About Japanese Kamikaze Pilots is Pretty GrimUnseen Japan - The Siege of Asama Sanso: The Japanese Red Army’s Last Stand(Japanese Language) Documentary on The Asama Sanso IncidentAnother Interesting (Japanese Language) Doc on Asama SansoMUSIC!The outro was “Kamikaze” from the Sounds of War album. You can find English subs here, although the sound quality is not as good. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Steve and I talk about the Copernican inversion in his thinking about Japan: Will he remain here as an English teacher forever, or will he devise an exit strategy and get Ghosn?  But that’s not all we talk about… Buckle up, cuz this one is wild. Do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean my children may not go to uni. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!While the Rest of Us Die TrailerUltradian RhythmsThe Huberman Lab PodcastDeath Factory - Japan’s Unit 731Japan at War: An Oral HistoryAn Interview with a Meth Dealer | Trafficked with Mariana van ZellerJeff's "murderer buddy"A certain Reddit thread that may or may not have inspired certain audio samplings in this episodeMUSIC!The outro was a remix of JUMP. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a lot of stuff, as you can see from the links below. Note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Tommy Lee Jones BOSS Coffee CMsMore Tommy Lee BOSS CMs with English CCセブンカフェWolf Children MemeGuy arrested for scamming 7-11 coffee machinesSoftserve in RamenAsahi Super Dry Changes RecipeWhat does your wallet say about you? Oshikatsu Book - Otaku LingoTempura YokaiMUSIC!The outro was ASOBOiSM / ROOM205 feat. 森心言. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we respond to the voice of the masses: We ask Mike Burke anything!  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at [email protected] musical outro was "Among Us Medley | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate". The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup. Audio footage of the soul-channeling stuff was taken from The Angelic Initiative, Episode 1019 - Horses, Genders, and Amperage - a gold mine of a YouTube channel if there ever was one. (Make sure to read the FAQ in their show notes.) And as always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show

In this episode, three otakus (James "mythic weeb" Hatheway, Jeff "pro-PS5 gamer" Krueger, and Trevor "King of Saitama" Holland) talk for nearly three hours about all kinds of otaku shit: Akiba, retro gaming, MTG, and puters, etc.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at [email protected] musical outro was "Renai Circulation." The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup.As always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show

In this episode, we welcome back Professor Steve McCarty to reflect on his forty-plus years of teaching and living in Japan. Over the course of the interview, McCarty shows his personality, values, and his personal philosophy on life. He describes encounters with Edwin O. Reischauer, Alan Watts, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg, and Donald Keene. Discussing his career as a professor, he advises navigating between assimilation and going native, consulting and negotiating to gain leeway, and remaining a professional foreigner. He applies the intercultural communication concept of public self and private self to reconcile cultural differences in an international family. He presents anecdotes at the local level of living in Japan such as community organizations and playing on baseball teams. He discusses Buddhism and avoiding inner conflict, balancing spontaneity with ethics so as not to harm others. Finally, he illustrates what makes real haiku possible in any language. If you would like to learn more about McCarty and his work, you can access his highly cited publications on e-learning, bilingualism, language teaching, Japan, Asia, and academic life at Japanned. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at [email protected] musical outro was "INKYARA NU UTA" Remixed by Makoto Kubota. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup. Audio footage related to the Narita Airport demonstrations and Alan Ginsberg can be found at the following: 証言で紡ぐ成田空港反対闘争～「三里塚のイカロス」代島監督インタビュー   Ginsberg's KarmaAs always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show

This is the Deep in Japan News segment, where soon-to-be Dr. Mike Burke and I babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we delve into Omnicron, border strictures, Japan's 'Sympathy Budget' expenditures for US bases, and much, much more. Remember: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at Patreon.com or navigated to https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　Story Links:  般若 / インダハウス / YouTube ExclusiveJapan Entry Controls to For Time BeingParents Mourn Singer Sayaka KanadaJapan, US agree on Tokyo's cost for US basesWiki: Omoiyari Yosan / Sympathy BudgetAudio: これはぺんです・This is a penThe outro was 般若 / インダハウス. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/[email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we do an AMA with Steve 'The Negatron Bomb' Edwards. Enjoy! And do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was "Chu-hi" by Miyachi available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX82C5vQMIU&ab_channel=Miyachi The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we celebrate Christmas! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at Patreon The outro was a Japanese version of Jingle Bells. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This week, we dusted off a shelved recording from back in April 2017. It was awkward for me to listen to and edit this because I was a completely different human being at that time - with a completely different job in a completely different industry, a completely different family dynamic, completely different goals, ambitions, and interests, and for the most part, I even had completely different cells in my body. And I assume the same was true was Trevor. In any event, here it is. Enjoy! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: FRYING DUTCHMEN, ‘humanERROR’: https://bit.ly/31xswCY Akira 100%: https://bit.ly/3Dwy4e3 Koko ga hen da yo: https://bit.ly/3DtgGGT Golden Eggs samples: https://bit.ly/3rDox2p The teacher who duct-taped kids’ mouths shut: https://bit.ly/3pzXrXo The Moritomo Gakuen Scandal: https://bit.ly/3EzdCu5 On the Moritomo Gakuen Curriculum: https://bit.ly/3y5Z42X Uni lecturer who said Fukushima student would glow: https://bit.ly/3dztpx2 The skeezy teacher who tried to film naked students: https://bit.ly/3owuFr3 Fukushima Topsoil Disposal I: https://bit.ly/3Dy6jlk Fukushima Topsoil Disposal II: https://bit.ly/3pyAnIA MUSIC: The outro was “humanERROR” by FRYING DUTCHMENT(link above). The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, the first of our Study Session series, Trevor and I take p.10 of the famed SHINKANZEN MASUTA DOKKAI NIHONGO NOURYOKU SHIKEN N2 (新完全マスター読解能力試験N2), a JLPT reader available at https://amzn.to/3pgN2zv And here is the reading from p 10: 練習１：問いに対する答えとして、最もよいものを一つ選びなさい。この前、教師の人と話していて、子供がTVゲームばかりして、友達同士遊ばないから困っているとぼやいていました。TVゲームに対するもっとも一般的な批判です。僕はいつも、この批判を聞くと、それは正しいのだけれど、だけど、先生、あなた方だって、カラオケで盛り上がるでしょう、つまり、ゆっくり酒でも飲み始めたら、誰のどんな批判が飛び出すか分からないから、その空間を避けるでしょう、もちろん、僕もそうですよ、スタッフや役者同志が酔っ払って何を言い出す分からない時は、カラオケに走るのが最も安全な方法ですから、と心の中で思ってしますのです。そして、子供は、そういう大人の生活の知恵を敏感に知っていて、友達の家に遊びに行って、何を話そうかと緊張する瞬間、あるものはTVゲームのスイッチを入れ、あれ者は「スラムダンク」のコミックを手に取るのですよ、と思ってしますのです。問い：この文章の内容として最も適切なものはどれか。1. 子供がTVゲームをするのは、まだ子供達だけでカラオケにいけないからだ。2. 子供がTVゲームをするのは緊張を避けるためで、大人がカラオケに行くのと同じだ。3. 子供がTVゲームをすることを批判するなら、大人もカラオケに行くべきではない。4. 子供がTVゲームをするのは、カラオケほど他人から批判されず、安全だからだ。The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was a Nujabes mix (available at https://bit.ly/3rtzzab) with a Doge団 Clan gaming session overlay. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we get updates on the cat, doge, and chicken front; explore the evil genius of Hidetaka Miyazaki; explore the theoretical implications of Emperor hugging; learn a few new ippatsugei and much, much more. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “渡り廊下走り隊／ギュッ” available at https://bit.ly/2ZaQ7bv The intro was Renzoh Flutes' "Ghost of Tsushima Shadows In The Fog Shakuhachi Cover" available at https://bit.ly/3FwrqFQ Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Motoyuki Shibata, premier translator and founder of the English-language literary journal, MONKEY. “Widely referred to as Japan's leading translator of contemporary American literature, Motoyuki Shibata has been responsible for rendering American writers as diverse as Thomas Pynchon, Paul Auster, Richard Powers and Edward Gorey into Japanese. As a sign of his linguistic prowess, Shibata was awarded the Japan Translation Cultural Prize for his 2010 translation of Pynchon's Mason & Dixon, a feat that will undoubtedly impress any reader who encountered that literary leviathan in its original language.”LINKS: Monkey: https://monkeymagazine.org/ Interview: https://bit.ly/3DoyfJb Asia Society: https://bit.ly/3n6kGYU J-Times: https://bit.ly/30n18XM The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was「ロシヤのパン」by たま, available at https://bit.ly/3kBJUgl The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Steve about his trip to the US and back...under pandemic restrictions. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was “Cheap Ambition” by NORIKIYO / 相模川町 available at https://bit.ly/3C1gvTf The intro was Common People by William Shatner: https://bit.ly/3F9yFTS Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss Japan's most popular pens, Miyamoto Musashi, and Jeff's rapid decent neko chaos. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “Chaos” by Daichi Yamamoto available at https://bit.ly/3bNm0cI. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss recent protests of Princess Mako’s marriage, phantom beef curry, senbero, and many other things, including OldBoy and the latest in Jeff's epic cat saga. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Sato’s 55 selfie Seiyu senbero: https://bit.ly/3G5V9qb Sato’s 7-11’s senbeo: https://bit.ly/3DTRKcc Sato’s Khaldi senbero: https://bit.ly/3AVHNJy Sato’s solo yakitori kit: https://bit.ly/3DYGCe2 The JR train replica container base: https://bit.ly/2Z78FJn The chochin lantern pod dining experience: https://bit.ly/3vwNegL Phantom Beef curry: https://bit.ly/2Z3cX4v Rogan Exposing Dave Asprey: https://bit.ly/3n7fuD6 Nobel Prize winner tells young people to “get out of Japan”: https://bit.ly/3lUGXs2 Trevor’s favorite pic of Princess Mako: https://bit.ly/3G0j0HT Trevor’s favorite pic of Sato: https://bit.ly/3ncmH4CPrincess Mako’s marriage protests: https://bit.ly/3AZ7p8n Rochelle Knopp’s tweet on the Mako protests: https://bit.ly/3BZWMU7 Urban Dictionary’s definition of phantom beef: https://bit.ly/2XtuMsRThe OldBoy Wiki: https://bit.ly/3E0klwm The Wagyu Olympics: https://bit.ly/3lUHFWe The outro was “Cheap Ambition” by NORIKIYO / 相模川町 available at https://bit.ly/3C1gvTf The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode we speak with Brett Bull of the Tokyo Reporter. The Reporter is a Japanese English-language news website whose reporting is based on Japanese tabloid journalism. Founded in 2008, the website translates or adapts reports by Japanese tabloid media about such topics as crime, sex and entertainment in Japan. For more info and news, visit https://www.tokyoreporter.com/ The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　The outro was “Brainwashing” by Awich, available at https://youtu.be/zd4ONUviSQYGot something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we invite back Iain Maloney to discuss his latest book: Life is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags. Iain is the author of three novels, a haiku collection, and the memoir The Only Gaijin in the Village. You can acquire his work at www.liminalink.com. Learn more about Iain at www.iainmaloney.com and @iainmaloneyThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　MUSIC: The outro was “Time Flies” by Mothercoat available at https://bit.ly/3D1PBuq The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, along with the usual lineup of absurdities, we delve into the latest in ninja news, unpack a Hard Off romance tragedy, and get updates on Jeff's chickens. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: The latest in Fuma ninja clan news: https://bit.ly/3oa2hLT A sea of idols: https://bit.ly/3m3D82E ES teacher caught recording: https://bit.ly/3zOu32q MUSIC: The outry was Maddy Soma & YUNG NIGO - Ninja Mode available at https://bit.ly/2Wnunb2. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we catch up with our favorite old curmudgeon, Steve Edwards, about his recent trip to the hospital. Sources for the Satoru Nomura news summary: 1. Adelstein in the Asia Times: https://bit.ly/3CD8Kme2. Asahi Shinbun: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14424860 3. Tokyo Reporter: https://bit.ly/3nWWpVV4. The Sun: https://bit.ly/2XRGXQiThe outro was "Painkiller" by HystericPanic (ヒステリックパニック) available at https://bit.ly/3hVrdm9. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, along with casually learning how Jeff accidentally broke Trevor-Kohai’s back some years prior, we get to hear Miho read a vending machine love letter, explore Osaka's Bear Paw Cafe, delve into the Roppongi Butler Dentistry industry, discover fireproof pants, and (of course) review the latest panty thievery news. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Vending Machin Love Letters: https://bit.ly/3k5LWW4 The Roppongi Butler Dentist Confectionist: https://bit.ly/3C5KZmP Fireproof Pants: https://bit.ly/3Epolb4 Japan’s Bear Paw Cafe: https://bit.ly/2VFmn4P The Latest Panty Theivery News: https://bit.ly/3EfPmNV Mercari Stops Selling Oxygen: https://bit.ly/3Ep8AB1 The Super Lizer HA-550: https://bit.ly/3A4TNbXThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with author and critic Damian Flanagan about his most recent book, a biography of Yukio Mishima. To learn more about Damian and his books, visit http://www.damianflanagan.comThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was 起て！紅の若き獅子たち (Get Up! Young Crimson Lions)Anthem of the Tatenokai, available with Japanese and English subs at https://bit.ly/2X7maYWThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week we discuss an odd crime story, micro pig petting zoos, innovations in public toiletry, ice cream sake floats, black wagyu, overnight buses, and many other things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Dining table with hole for cats: https://bit.ly/38ryRQo Micro pig petting zoo cafe: https://bit.ly/3mQelRE Ultra-classy overnight bus: https://bit.ly/3kwNbfW Endless bubble wrap: https://bit.ly/3zrvPHw Black wagyu at Yoshinoya: https://bit.ly/3sZQfFa The sake float: https://bit.ly/3t11bT0 “Pop’s fart-loon” fireworks: https://bit.ly/3kH6CT8 Man gets sulphuric acid in the face: https://bit.ly/3gKDvNI Man pees in coworker’s drink bottle: https://bit.ly/38nQ0dH Man smears poop on teen’s backpack: https://bit.ly/3jt16UN Those stupid Nike shoes Trevor likes: https://bit.ly/3kCoKhc MUSIC: The outro songs were 初見のトイレでウォシュレットを使う時のうた and シルエット KANA-BOON 『ウォシュレット』The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Steve commiserates about his recent experience at Hello Work, while Jeff laments his broken Toto. LINKS: The hilarious Shimura Ken skit, for those interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic53hhFllPM&ab_channel=BIGMISTAKE12The Don't Rock the Boat article: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210819/p2a/00m/0na/005000c The Sora News articles: https://soranews24.com/2021/08/17/what-its-like-to-apply-for-and-receive-a-vaccine-passport-in-japan-for-travel-abroad/You senthttps://soranews24.com/2021/08/15/young-people-in-tokyo-to-be-offered-points-and-discounts-if-they-get-vaccinated/The Radiolab podcast about kleptotherms: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/kleptotherms MUSIC: The outro was アフリカ - Toto - を和訳し日本語で歌いました available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJ4Xt4b-fw&ab_channel=TerubozuThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week we reflect on Japan’s recent performance in the Olympics, explore Japan’s obsession with tetrapods, read through the latest news on Saitama Man, and discover the proper technique for open onigiri packagingーamong other things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Saitama Man Repeatedly Steals Food: https://bit.ly/3iYFqQw7-11 “How to Open a Rice Ball” Video: https://bit.ly/3AV3aL8 Judoka Aaron Wolf and the meaning of being Japanese: https://shorturl.at/mpV57Alex Kerr on tetrapods: https://shorturl.at/juvI7 The outro was ZORN One Mic feat. KREVA. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Ted and I shoot the shit about our personal experiences dealing with the special education system in Japan.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was If I Were You I'd Be Throwing Up by CrywankThe flow-states psychologist we referenced with the impossible-to-pronounce name was Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I speak with author Winifred Bird about her amazing little book, Eating Wild Japan: Tracking the Culture of Foraged Foods, with a Guide to Plants and Recipes.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) and “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki OST - Oyosute Aina, from the anime おおかみこどもの雨と雪. Got something to say? You can reach me [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, after talking way too much about gaming (inspired by Jeff's new PS5) we discuss the *AMAZING* YouTube channel, Nindo Channel, the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower (which Jeff seems to have thought was a capsule hotel), and the latest deals at Anshin Oyado Premier capsule hotel, among other things... The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Nindo Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCV4hX7D6M&t=6s&ab_channel=NINDOCHANNEL Ibaraki woman arrested for attacking Olympic torch with water gun: https://soranews24.com/2021/07/06/ibaraki-woman-arrested-for-attacking-olympic-torch-with-water-gun/Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is scheduled to be demolished, needs your help: https://soranews24.com/2021/07/01/nakagin-capsule-tower-in-tokyo-is-scheduled-to-be-demolished-needs-your-help/Capsule hotel offers amazing deal, cheaper than an apartment in Tokyo. With incredible perks like food, alcohol, onsen and Wi-Fi included, you can live here long-term without having to spend money on anything else! https://soranews24.com/2021/07/07/capsule-hotel-offers-amazing-deal-cheaper-than-an-apartment-in-tokyo/The outro was C.O.S.A. KID FRESINO LOVE Prod by jjj. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we explore an odd crime involving a middle-aged man, a local high school after dark, and some poor girl’s sailor-style school uniform. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Wakayama man steals uniform: shorturl.at/fmBJQ Sato’s purin (and teeth): shorturl.at/coxG1 Conbini warp: shorturl.at/qsJSX The latest "meat wall": shorturl.at/mLP89The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Robert Whiting is a journalist and author who has lived in Tokyo on and off for more than half a century. One of only a few Western writers to have a regular newspaper column in Japanese, he is the author of several highly successful books on Japan including the best-selling You Gotta Have Wa and Tokyo Underworld, the latter of which is currently under option to Legendary Global. Topics he has written on include sports, Tokyo nightlife, and crime. Buy his books wherever books are sold or directly from his publisher at the following: https://www.stonebridge.com/authors/Robert-WhitingThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “いとしのエリー” from Southern Allstars 2018 live performance. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we explore the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon, crossbows, and the latest poo-related news from Saitama.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Aoki Mariko Phenomenon: https://shorturl.at/jpJOU Saitama police chief arrested: https://shorturl.at/hG138 Spitting kindergarten head: https://shorturl.at/eyLWY Powerlines: https://shorturl.at/oqyPR Crossbows: https://shorturl.at/xBI47 Accordion school: https://shorturl.at/bnGK4 MUSIC: The outro was “KYARY PAMYU PAMYU / Ninja Re Bang Bang Steve Aoki Remix”：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCMA31LpAgE Mixed with some Shimajiro Unko song I found on YouTube. (Sorry, lost the link) The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Steve provides updates on his trials and travails getting a new job and a renewed visa -- AND showcases his upcoming book, Riding the Rocket. We also talk about Wishma Sandamali and the treatment of refugees in Japan...Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Karen Hill Anton about her amazing book, 'The View from Breast Pocket Mountain.' You can learn more about Karen and purchase her book at the following: https://www.karenhillanton.com/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was the Japanese version of Country Roads taken from A Whisper of the Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo2BJ2lqdfIThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest SoraNews24 storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we introduce you to a 3-minute dango recipe that will knock your tabis off, explore the latest innovations in Japanese cereal mixology, give the play-by-play breakdown of an odd 7-11 crime, and uncover a new gachapon craze. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: You can now buy text messages from “your Mom” from Japanese capsule toy machineshttps://soranews24.com/2021/05/31/you-can-now-buy-text-messages-from-your-mom-from-japanese-capsule-toy-machines/ Is milk really the best match for cereal? Why not try beer and these five other liquids?https://soranews24.com/2021/05/30/is-milk-really-the-best-match-for-cereal-why-not-try-beer-and-these-five-other-liquids/ This pork-wrapped Japanese dessert recipe is outside the box and out of this worldhttps://soranews24.com/2021/05/26/this-pork-wrapped-japanese-dessert-recipe-is-outside-the-box-and-out-of-this-world%e3%80%90recipe%e3%80%91/ Retired sumo champion swaps loincloth for a baker’s apron and their bread wows usMan cooks rice, stir-fried noodles in convenience store parking lot before starting police chasehttps://soranews24.com/2021/05/28/man-cooks-rice-stir-fried-noodles-in-convenience-store-parking-lot-before-starting-police-chase/ The hot 240p link of David-kun loves Japanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FGgYp6mdkMUSIC: The outro was "Everybody's Circulation" by TMABird https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3IgwLT_mYc&ab_channel=KyroThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the DIJ News segment, where Mike Burke and I babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we delve into the Olympics, the vaccine rollout, the shelving of a recent LGBT bill and much much more. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanLINKS: Japan court limits toilet use for trans people: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/cb976699595f-japan-court-rules-toilet-use-limit-for-transgender-official-legal.html?fbclid=IwAR2UMwCjqncH-7IkATBnw2cojRsbtvVurd9hc_kI3MWvKqLRnmp9nQUOSsw US Adds Japan to Do-Not-Travel List: https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-adds-japan-travel-covid-19-advisory-list/story?id=77877397&fbclid=IwAR3m9Nq9byzaWIGZ05UTMYjG9k6aCvyGmoDyeEyz_aCNk7LX8yCiolCOntQ The Asashi Shimbun calls for the cancelation of the Olympics: http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14357907?fbclid=IwAR3vFNxwEK5bZE5vh-vJ0A-p4XbfhWUfQYPDOFAcY6U4EtNR674USuOev1U IOC says it won’t cancel games regardless of public opinion: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31433044/international-olympic-committee-says-public-opinion-cancel-tokyo-games?fbclid=IwAR2bxwMrEuwe_-vEb0Fe8rM_WMqY6mENix4xXEKBltq0y_mN_HcI-9XKX34Japan seeks to stop sex offender educators from return to work: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/b4150eb378a5-japan-moves-to-stop-sex-offender-teachers-from-returning-to-classroom.html?fbclid=IwAR3m9Nq9byzaWIGZ05UTMYjG9k6aCvyGmoDyeEyz_aCNk7LX8yCiolCOntQ LGBT equality bill is shelved: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/3fc62c7d5482-japan-ruling-party-shelves-submitting-lgbt-bill-to-diet-session.html?fbclid=IwAR2UMwCjqncH-7IkATBnw2cojRsbtvVurd9hc_kI3MWvKqLRnmp9nQUOSsw Books referenced: The Elephant in the Brain - Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson The Rise of Victimhood Culture - Campbell and Manning MUSIC: The outro was “Happy Newspaper” by Mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKmfksdaGZs&ab_channel=MomMomVerified The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

Roland Kelts is a Tokyo-based writer, journalist, scholar, and authority on Japanese and Western cultures. His first book, Japanamerica, has been described as "the ultimate guide to Japan's pop culture juggernaut — required reading for many Hollywood producers, global artists, and academics worldwide." Currently, Roland splits his time between editing the literary magazine "Monkey: New Writing from Japan" and teaching literature as visiting professor at Waseda University.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan* LINKS * MONKEY: https://monkeymagazine.org/NIKKEI Asia: Japan's obsession with perfection is an Olympic-sized problem: https://s.nikkei.com/3yQWptZTHE FIFTH FLAVOR: Boundaries of Taste: Umami gives identity and intricacy to mother’s milk, a bowl of ramen, a writer poised between Japan and America: https://bit.ly/3usY8lJJAPANAMERICA: http://www.japanamericabook.com/* MUSIC *The outro was Ultraman Taro-Theme Song: https://bit.ly/3umuH4xThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about entropy, cats, the meaning of life, Japanese titty bars, and the death of Wishma Rathnayake, a migrant from Sri Lanka who died while being held at a detention center for overstaying her visa. For more info on Wishma, check out the following: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/18/world/asia/japan-refugee-wishma-rathnayake.htmlThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The outro was “Entropy” by Science Rap Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd9phNoroqs&ab_channel=ScienceWithTom The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we entertain a question: What it would be like if the old, prewar imperial system were restored and Trevor was the emperor? What would be Emperor Trevor’s first 10 imperial edicts? The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The outro was “Unbelievable” by JIROW WONDA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCMA31LpAgE The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nancy Snow, an American professor and scholar of propaganda and public diplomacy, about her latest book, Japan's Information War, Japan's "Cool Japan" PR campaign, the 2021 Olympics, feminism in Japan, and many, many other things. For a full bio and bibliography of Nancy, visit her website: https://nancysnow.com/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “Cool Japan" by Down to Funk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRG_K0l1qU&ab_channel=ALIThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss Showa Day and other Japanese holidays: specifically analyzing which holidays have a connection with the emperor system. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On (without subs): https://bit.ly/32ZfqeM A stable torrent for the film with English subs: https://bit.ly/3u3khrm The article on Japan’s human pyramids: https://shorturl.at/uPX17 MUSIC: The outro was “Banzai” by CHEHON: https://shorturl.at/uyKPY The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Roger Pulvers about his most recent book, My Japan: A Cultural Memoir. Pulvers is an American-born Australian playwright, novelist, film director, theater director, and translator who has lived the better part of 50 years in Japan. Over the course of his long and prolific career, he has published more than 50 books in Japanese and English, and was assistant to the director on the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.” Pulvers has translated works from Russian, Polish and Japanese, among them Gogol's "The Government Inspector," plays by Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the poetry of Miyazawa Kenji and Ishikawa Takuboku, and novels by Inoue Hisashi. His latest novels are “Liv” and "The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn," both published by Balestier Press. He wrote the screenplay for and directed the film "Star Sand," based on his novel of the same name. The film was released widely around Japan in 2017. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at our Patreon page. The outro was The intro was 赤とんぼ (Aka Tombo - Red Dragonfly). The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, as you can see from the links below, we were all over the map. Unfortunately, by some strange twist of fate, the last hour of the show was somehow lost. So apologies for that. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: The Nike Hafu CM: https://bit.ly/3g0A3PA Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3uIIqmY Self-Actualization Test: https://bit.ly/3a4FFUY Alex Jones Indie Folk Song: https://bit.ly/32bB5zW Otaku geek makeovers: https://bit.ly/3mFQJ09 Adult Fanta: https://bit.ly/3a6tya8 Mr. Donut’s Glossy Green Tea donut: https://bit.ly/3sdWl2D Life 3.0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_3.0 David Icke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Icke Art Bell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Bell Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architects_%26_Engineers_for_9/11_Truth The New Pearl Harbor Revisited: 9/11, the Cover-Up, and the Exposé: https://amzn.to/3uK01e5 Cognitive Biases Infographic: https://bit.ly/32bJqUh The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://bit.ly/3mSP5sd Scientific Qualms with Why We Sleep: https://bit.ly/3wPuIk0 The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

With all apologies, I should here note that this episode has nothing to do with Japan. Do check out The Midnight Gospel on Netflix, though. It's fucking amazing. As is The Queen's Gambit I hear.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The outro song was "Tokyo Sabaku" by Hiroshi Uchiyama & the Cool Five: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxX2sisLo…nnel=tobytoby1973Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/- [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with documentarian David Elliot-Jones about his recent film, Big in Japan. The film follows David on his journey to become famous in Japan and highlights other foreign 'talento' along the way. Big in Japan is available on Amazon Prime, Vimeo, iTunes, and Google Play. Find out more by visiting https://www.biginjapandoc.com/ The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe musical outro was Big in Japan by Alphaville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl6u2NASUzU&ab_channel=RHINO The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, after touching on a few news stories, by some twist of conversational fate, we fell head-first into Japan's long, dark, and deep BDSM rope-play rabbit hole, discovering the father of modern kinpaku, Seiu Ito, whose life became the subject of director Noboru Tanaka's classic 1977 Nikkatsu Roman porno film Beauty's Exotic Dance: Torture! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: The Wiki on Seiyu Ito: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiu_ItoThe Wiki on Beauty's Exotic Dance: Torture!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty%27s_Exotic_Dance:_Torture! (Note that you will need to manually add the exclamation mark at the end to get this link working) Japanese ranking of Kimetsu no Yaiba characters: https://tv-maga.com/kimetsu_character/ The Japan Times article on same-sex court ruling: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/03/17/national/crime-legal/same-sex-marriage-landmark-ruling/ One Love, One Cup: https://soranews24.com/page/2/ One of the many Shibari Dojo links that can be found: https://shibaridojobarrie.com/ And online Shibari Dojo lesson from the master himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcivHoYAOA4&ab_channel=ShibariDojo MUSIC: The musical outro was Never Gonna Give You Up (J-Pop cover) by Satellite Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZqx-lMZHM0&ab_channel=SatelliteYoung The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: Some Japanese elementary schools don’t let kids wear underwear during P.E., and parents are madhttps://soranews24.com/2021/03/12/some-japanese-elementary-schools-dont-let-kids-wear-underwear-during-p-e-and-parents-are-mad/We eat hoya sea squirts out of a can, enjoy a tasty regional delicacy from the comfort of homehttps://soranews24.com/2021/03/12/we-eat-hoya-sea-squirts-out-of-a-can-enjoy-a-tasty-regional-delicacy-from-the-comfort-of-home/Japanese government workers punished for leaving work two minutes earlyhttps://soranews24.com/2021/03/15/japanese-government-workers-punished-for-leaving-work-two-minutes-early/Test your knowledge of Ghost of Tsushima’s geography and enter a drawing for a mystery prizehttps://soranews24.com/2021/03/14/test-your-knowledge-of-ghost-of-tsushimas-geography-and-enter-a-drawing-for-a-mystery-prize/Japan’s Strong Zero a “Dangerous Drug”https://unseenjapan.com/strong-zero-dangerous-drug/ Awamori Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awamori BOOK REFERENCE: The Imjin War by Samuel Hawley The musical outro was The Perfect PokéRap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJTeVOOFMHM&ab_channel=PolygonThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] the show

In this episode, I invite back scholars Mike Burke and Ted Bonnah to explore the concepts of "good" and "bad" foreigners in Japan. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe musical outro was "Sadistic" by Mika Band. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Links: 1. Is There a Universal Need For Positive Self-Regard? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12741494_Is_There_a_Universal_Need_for_Positive_Self-Regard2. The Islamic Community Does Not and Cannot Exist: https://areomagazine.com/2021/02/23/the-islamic-community-does-not-and-cannot-exist/Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about the hot new Netflix show, Age of Samurai, take a deep-dive into Cobra Kai and Pat Morita, among other things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was COBRA KAI - Slither. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff gives a personal update on his daughter Sakura's school life, and then it's off to the topic races with an exploration of Burger King's latest creation: "Super Magma Hottest Meat Wall" one-pound burger, the latest craze in gachapon, the results of a recent NHK fee ruling, and China's unique method to test for COVID on Japanese tourists (Hint: it involves assholes). The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was 味噌汁’s - OKAN GOMEN. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.LINKS: Little Sister Letters: https://soranews24.com/2021/03/02/who-actually-writes-japans-letters-from-little-sister-and-schoolgirl-love-letter-capsule-toys/ Examples of the letters: http://jin115.com/archives/52175829.htmlCOVID anal probes: https://soranews24.com/2021/03/03/chief-cabinet-secretary-kato-asks-china-to-stop-anally-testing-japanese-visitors-for-covid-19/ The drink-at-home secret base tent: https://soranews24.com/2021/02/25/japanese-companys-drink-at-home-secret-base-tent-is-our-new-must-have-interior-item/ The Super Magma “hottest meat wall”: https://soranews24.com/2021/03/03/eating-burger-kings-hottest-meat-wall-ever-%e3%80%90taste-test%e3%80%91/ One-month Tokyo luxury hotel stay deal: https://soranews24.com/2021/02/23/tokyo-luxury-hotel-offers-month-long-stays-with-free-breakfasts-might-be-cheaper-than-apartment/ The NHK fee case: https://soranews24.com/2021/02/28/tokyo-woman-who-won-first-and-only-case-against-nhk-now-must-pay-up-according-to-new-court-ruling/ The Radiolab series on IQ: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/projects/radiolab-presents-g The outro song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXKMha8sNZY&list=PL8yqeecsVwLdzZ9qQU3NoBmjsKdvLWvBx&index=1Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff dips into the Podcast Vault and pulls out a lost Happy Hour episode about Black Friday, Gaming, and TV shopping. Enjoy! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was by Scientist - "Dance of the Vampires" - KJAH Radio - GTA III. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Steve recounts his experience losing his job earlier this week. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe musical outro was Keep Winning by PEAVIS featuring KAISH. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, our favorite two knuckleheads continue on their quest to sell out and get paid by appealing to anime and manga fans. The discussion gets a bit heated and downright awkward at times but then any discussion on such a deeply personal topic as anime is bound to get one’s dander up! Who are Jeff's and Trevor's favorite waifu? What is their favorite anime of the winter 2021 season? And what is their favorite pokemon? Find out this and much, much more on the Anime Hour Podcast!The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was『Gurenge』by LiSA, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba opening song. The outro was Twilight by the Electric Light Orchestra. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Matt Alt about his amazing new book, Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World, the untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured - and transformed - the world's imagination, from karaoke and the Walkman to anime and emoji.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Twilight by Electric Light Orchestra. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

his is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, the title says it all. Enjoy! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Attack on Titan - The Reluctant Heroes. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we get a window into the crazy life and times of Brian Daizen Victoria, Sōtō Zen priest/activist and author of many scholarly books on the relationship between religion and violence. In this episode, we focus on his Zen at War, which fleshes out the relationship between Zen Buddhism and Japanese militarism during World War II. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about using (not recommended) the middle finger in Japan, Jeff's children's crippling addiction to The Office, Roger Pulvers, and a bunch of other random things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Yoshiko Sai - Mikkou/佐井好子 - 密航 (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmnco7CKoYo&ab_channel=whitedude877The cover image is original artwork courtesy of James Hatheway. Thanks, James! You're amazing! The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss Atsugiri Jason, Eric Jacobsen, Genki English, the Olympics, the (Nagoya) Meat Guy, ketosis, Randy Machoman Savage, and to top it all off Jeff recounts his experiences with various cults and so-called cults in Japan…. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was 国民歌－東京オリンピックの歌－　この日のために. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with journalist Alice Gordenker about a documentary she helped produce on Japanese tattoos (among many other fascinating subjects). Here is the link to the film, which got picked up by none other than Vice News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1h8K92cEag&t=849sThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210ADDITIONAL LINKS: The article in her education column about how her son was bullied in Japanese school: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2003/03/13/lifestyle/dont-wait-till-bullying-hits-close-to-home/Her education column, "Matter of Course," which ran from April 2001 to December 2004: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/column/matter-of-course/Link to the "What the Heck is That?" column, which answered readers' questions about things they saw in Japan but couldn't understand: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/column/so-what-the-heck-is-that/MUSIC: The musical outro was "Irezumi" by Ezhel (Prod. by Bugy & DJ Artz). The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Trevor’s sim of Jeff in Sims 4, Trevor’s underwear, the intimacy of males, Evangelion, Minecraft, the PS5, Gaming, Facebook moderation, and the latest SoraNews24 news. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Neon Genesis Evangelion (A Cruel Angel's Thesis) Anime Intro Opening Theme. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!LINKS: The outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU21rCWkuJw&fbclid=IwAR1f_KMQOxMD8_5Np9iAmp893Dg5FTDCDrytT6T9qjmSrMlADlG-XhWsClc&ab_channel=Menelamdir JUNS MAB Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkjogafmQrI&t=699s&ab_channel=JUNSMABArchitecturetutorialThe Sora article: https://soranews24.com/2021/01/08/you-can-turn-half-your-arm-into-eva-unit-01-with-the-crazy-evangelion-drink-holder/Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff recounts a recent road rage incident in which he was involved. Along with a bunch of other stuff, like manga and 7-11 onigiri. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA（ドラゴンボールZ 神と神EDIT) by Flow. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. And this week, we talk about Christmas in Japan! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro "Christmas Eve" by Yamashita Tatsuro. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening! そして、メリークリスマス！Support the show

In this episode, we speak with wasabi grower, David Charles Hulme, about his passion for spicy green paste. David was recently featured on "Why Did You Come to Japan?" (YOUは何をしに日本へ). The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro わさびのロックンローラー. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss fasting, McDonald's, 7-11, the mythical 12% chuhai, and Jeff reveals the solution to all of life's problems. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was "Hunger" by Aura. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with critically-acclaimed author Iain Maloney about his fabulous book, 'The Only Gaijin in the Village,' a memoir about his life in rural Japan. You can learn more about Iain by way of his website: https://iainmaloney.com/about/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was ええねん by the ウルフルズ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bssK6prrHrQ&ab_channel=UlfulsVEVOThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we catch up with Steve about his latest mic purchase and delve into recent news: from a crazy story about an ES principal who was arrested for spitting on his students on the way to school, to Carlos Ghosn, to Steve's ultimate fetish. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was "Sailor" by Tobi Lou. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a mysterious box that shows up at Jeff's door, the Monkey Strength fitness program, Japanese sweets, and Trevor's crippling addiction to hentai and wagashi. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was CANDY CANDY by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with author Paul Murphy about his spectacular book, True Crime Japan. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was the classic enka number, 人生劇場 (jinsei gekijo) by Hideo Murata. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I discuss the Hojoki and Kyoto with Matthew Stavros, historian of early Japan at the University of Sydney and the author of Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan’s Premodern Capital. You can learn more about Professor Stavros by visiting his website: https://www.mstavros.com/ or pick up a copy of his translation of the Hojoki at https://amzn.to/32mSSEU The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe audio at the beginning of the pod was a sample from Stavros's upcoming audiobook rendition of his Hojoki: A Hermit's Hut as Metaphor. Credit to MG Miller for the narration. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. And the outro was Zelda & Chill: https://shorturl.at/loqPZ Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about the revolutionary new weeb technology Osanpo Kanjo ("Walk Girlfriend") -- a robot arm that you can out take for walks... No seriously, check it out: https://bit.ly/2GqMBjK The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was "America Online" by The Midnight off their legendary album, Monsters. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.And of course, the Adam Sandler song was his classic "At a Medium Pace" Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Irish journalist and Professor David McNeill on the subject of journalism in Japan. Make sure to check out David's superb book about the 3.11 disaster, Strong in the Rain. You should also check out his latest piece in the Asia-Pacific Journal: Mind the Gender Gap: Kawakami Mieko, Murata Sayaka, Feminism and Literature in Japan available at https://apjjf.org/2020/21/McNeill.html The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapanEmail: [email protected] musical outro was Kemuri by Dj. Krush. The intro track was an original mashup of “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we interview FtM trans rapper SiKiM (色無) about his experiences coming out, and how that experience informs his music. SiKiM’s new song さいきん流行ってるもんな is available on all streaming services, and also at the following YouTube link. Check it out! ・https://shorturl.at/gvG14 Big thanks to Hoodie Monks rapper Gomyo (Kevin Seperic) who set this up, and without whose help this interview would not have happened. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out his album Stillness in Motion. For info on the producer, B-BRIDGE. check out the following: ・Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bbc086・FB: https://www.facebook.com/okayama.bbridgeThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: ・https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 The intro was SiKiM's "さいきん流行ってるもんな" And the outro was “Every Day, Every Night ft. DH64” by Gomyo Got something to say? You can find me at the following:・ www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ ・ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode we speak with survivor David Chumreonlert about his experiences during the 3.11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in tohoku Japan back in 2011. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was Rising Sun by Exile. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Japanese beef (wagyu) and ochimusha. "The ochimusha is considered a low-class citizen, no longer at the level of a samurai, since he fled battle instead of committing seppuku. In some instances, it is said that to escape safely, those warriors hid themselves in mountain villages."The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe intro BGM was some of my all time favorite cafe music, Studio Ghibli's "All That Jazz." The intro is my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Harakiri by Marukido & KoshitheShinobi. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we share recent updates in the Callem saga, the Japanese ultranationalist from New Zealand, discuss bounded rationality (or 限定合理性, which is new vocab for me), recount a tale of attempted family suicide (一家心中, another great one) outlined in Paul Murphy’s True Crime Japan — and even discuss a bit of the latest Japanese news. That’s right, it’s one of those 'everything and the kitchen sink episodes.' Hell, we even find time to talk about the biwa! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro is an old Japanese fishing song called Tairyo Utaikomi. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

For various reasons, a good number of people recommended I not publish this, and due to issues with the sound quality I almost didn't. However, after rolling it over in my head for four long months, and massaging the audio for what seemed like forever, I finally have something that can be listened to without completely destroying your auditory system. Altho I'm not sure if the same can be said about your mind... Want to learn more about Callem? Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsn9WDg5JMqN7aZIkMEdrFgAnd remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound.The outro was Japan's national anthem, "Kimigayo" As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I invite Eido Inoue back on the show to defend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe against attacks in popular English media. Was Abe really a rightwing Nazi-sympathizing Shinto cultist overlord? Listen, read, reason and make up your own mind. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: **On Abe: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan-abe-idUSKCN20J16F https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200811/p2a/00m/0na/016000c https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Abenomics-under-pressure-as-Japan-s-data-scandal-spreads **On Teruki Goto (shown in the cover image): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teruki_Got%C5%8D **The Adelstein articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japan-shinzo-abes-government-has-a-thing-about-hitler-it-likes-him https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-nasty-nazi-ish-elections COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The outro was 安倍総理、歌上手いww "Shape of you" cover available at shorturl.at/pDZ27The intro was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Got something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we invite Professor Ted Bonnah back to talk about a "pawahara" (power harassment) incident he experienced while working at a Japanese university. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: Ho Terrace free legal consultation for low incomehttps://www.houterasu.or.jpJapanese Labour Law translationhttp://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail/?id=3567&vm=&re=Fighting Power Harassment: Surviving and Thriving After Workplace Bullyinghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fighting-power-harassment-surviving-thriving-against-workplace-ted/Calculating the Business Costs of Power Harassmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/calculating-business-costs-power-harassment-ted-bonnah/Dealing With Useless Supervisorshttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dealing-useless-supervisors-ted-bonnah/COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The outro was "The Stress" by Chisato Moritaka. The intro was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Got something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, I literally have no recollection of what we discussed. The last thing I recall before hitting record was banging my head on a low-hanging beam. And then, it was darkness. A day later, Trevor was standing over me saying as I came to in a semi-fugue state, and said: "It is done." The result is this podcast, which is completely unedited and uncut. Remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was "Human Rights Violations" by Yuuma (2019). The intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Trevor and I sit down with Noah Oskow to talk about his latest article in Unseen Japan: “Startling Anti-Drug Manga In Japan Draws Intense Mockery: Why a new anti-drug manga from Wakayama Prefecture has earned across the board ridicule for its depiction of marijuana use.” LINKS: The manga: https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/prefg/050400/yakuran/d00203882.htmlNoah’s article: https://unseenjapan.com/anti-drug-manga-japan-backlash/ ** And (hint hint) should you wish to complain about the social messaging contained in this manga after reading it, you can email the Wakayama Health and Welfare Bureau directly at [email protected] to let them know how you feel. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro track was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was “Good DaY” by NAMEDARUMAAZ - TopicGot something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with British foreign correspondent and writer, Richard Lloyd Parry, to the show. Richard is the Asia Editor of The Times of London, based in Tokyo, and is the author of, among other things, the critically acclaimed People Who Eat Darkness: The Fate of Lucie Blackman, and Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone. LINKS: Check out Richard’s latest talk, “Akihito and the Sorrows of Japan” available at https://shorturl.at/aixEJSUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro track was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was Buck-Tick'S "MOONLIGHT ESCAPE" available at https://shorturl.at/enoADCONTACT: Got something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode we speak with an anonymous, recently-divorced American who decided to experiment with Tinder in Japan. The results of that experiment are chronicled herein. Note that this episode contains sexually explicit content If that is not your cuppa, might want to go ahead and hit the skip button. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was the quirky hip-hop mashup cover of Plastic Love entitled “you reposted the wrong plastic love” available https://shorturl.at/fnrT0. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Yahoo Japan's new ad policy, snakes, the rubber gokiburi game, Hibiki whiskey, Fist of the North Star whiskey and a few other tidbits from the SoraNews24 front page. Oh, and that MASSIVE FUCKING TYPHOON THAT JUST BLEW THROUGH KYUSHU, CAUSING THE EVACUATION OF 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE! Remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was Trevor’s rendition of “Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi Cover). Okay, it was actually Geno Samuel - not Trevor. But it might as well have been, since the two look like identical twins. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with the energetic and insightful Theodore (Ted) Bonnah, Associate Professor of Media at Kobe International University, about his his most recent paper: “Kimo-kawaii Catharsis: millennials, depression and the empty healing of Sanrio's Gudetama” which you can read here: https://bit.ly/2ZfFReE The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was “Gudetama Put Your Hands Up”. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Jackson, the first and only Westerner licensed as a gyōseishoshi lawyer in Japan. Before becoming a gyōseishoshi, Jeff practiced US law for almost a decade in Tokyo, Washington DC, and Palo Alto as an Associate at a number of leading global law firms. You can contact Jeff for legal advice at the following: E-mail: [email protected]: www.jacksonsogo.comThe Just Legal article referenced in the podcast: http://www.justlegal.co.jp/career-in-focus-jeffrey-jackson-of-jackson-sogo/ The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was 弁護士の歌 available at https://shorturl.at/hJ567. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Deep in Japan Podcast listener Trevor Jones and I review Robert Whiting's tremendous book, Tokyo Underworld: The Fast Times and Hard Life of An American Gangster in Japan. Do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was 「任侠一和会」available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unTHdGSEXU4The intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound. As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we interview someone who has been convicted for possession of marijuana in Japan: deliving into the details surrounding the arrest, detention, interrogation, prosection and subsequent jail time. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was "白日" by King Gnu's all new Ceremony album: https://kinggnu.jp/music/ceremony-king-gnu-3rd-album/As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Mike Burke about the downsides of woke culture as it makes inroads into Japan. Burke lectures in International Studies at Kanda University, and is currently working toward his PhD, which focuses on the threat applied postmodernism poses to liberal democracy. You can reach him at @MikeBurkeJapanThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was SALU / LIFE STYLE feat. 漢 a.k.a. GAMI, D.O (Prod. by Chaki Zulu). The intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about the recent arrest of hafu Shion (“Sean”) Okamoto for possession of cannabis oil, woke culture’s impact on Japan, international wire transfers to Japan, and many other things - including the disappearance of Kiki. :( The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean impecunious. Indigent. Broke. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at [email protected] LINKS: Shion (Sean) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEfnPzbo8Kw Shion-related Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/terracehouse/comments/i2ewcc/shion_okamoto_is_arrested_on_suspicion_of/ Shion’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanokmt/?hl=ja MUSIC: The musical outro was “5 Seconds Of Summer - Woke Up In Japan” available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySGx1xwRC-E&list=RDnBV7qycbG8A&index=2. The intro was a mashup of Ben Sound’s “Dubstep”. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode we speak with A.J. Koikoi, a Graduate Student of Hiroshima University, Sports Development Coordinator, and a key partner of the Black Lives Matter Movement in Hiroshima. Involved in many different areas in Japan, A.J.’s studies focus on Peace and Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict environments. For more information on AJ check out this Website and his mini-documentary: https://danketsuproject.com/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:Catch up with us at: - www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapan- Email: [email protected] musical outro was そりゃ無いよ feat.RUMI. The intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we delve into Jeff and Miho’s first date in 10 years, fillet pork (ヒレカツ), parfait, rokumonsen (六文銭), Takeda Shingen, onsen, airsoft, some SoraNews24 stories, including a man arrested for possessing a miniature gun, Shindou Kana and her Abe mask bra, “Why Did You Come to Japan?” (YOUは何をしに日本へ?), Enter the Kettlebell and many, many other ridiculous things. Link to the streaming platform where you can find Youは何をしに日本へ: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/paravi/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean impecunious. Indigent. Broke. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at [email protected] The musical outro was “ウマーベラス” by Monkey Majik × サンドウィッチマン available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWo627F7CeU. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Michael Dugan, creator of the Osakaハーフ三兄弟 Podacast, a zany collaboration between Michael and his two half-American siblings. If you are looking for a lighthearted, amusing, Japanese language podcast that will bring some levity into these dark, dark times -- there is no better choice! Learn more about Michael’s podcast at the following: - https://spoti.fi/2VMjITP - https://apple.co/2DatQ2a - https://twitter.com/osakahafu The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan The musical outro was Monkey Majik + 吉田兄弟 - Change. The intro was “Dubstep” by Bensound. Got feedback? Email me at [email protected] And thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff and Trevor talk about the ‘Hojoki’, an ancient text written a Buddhist recluse, the Japanese the Japanese TV show “YOUは何をしに日本へ” (Why did you come to Japan?) and the scandal related to the narrator of the show, Bobby Ologun. For more on the Hojoki, check out Kris Kosada’s wonder article in The Japan Times: “‘Hojoki’: The paradox of desire and detachment in recluse literature”For more on YOUは何をしに日本へ, check out https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/youhananishini/ or tool around on YouTube. For more on the Bobby Ologun incident, check out https://japantoday.com/category/crime/TV-personality-Bobby-Ologun-arrested-on-domestic-abuse-chargeOr the following Japanese link which has slightly more info: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/5815a2071e90925c1d9fe27fa155393d80866dd4Please note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Oh, and don't forget to pick up your Bobby Ologun LINE stamps: https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/1104554/ja Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The musical outro was 逮捕されたけど即釈放されたボビー・オロゴンさんの歌, available on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW6CeJrLkcA The intro was “Dubstep” by BensoundGot feedback? Email me at [email protected] And thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with ordained monk and Buddhist hip-hop artist, Gomyo Kevin Seperic of Hoodie Monks, “a group of Buddhist Monks, MC's, DJs, B-Boys and Street Artists dedicated to sharing Buddhist thought and practice through hip hop culture.” To learn more about Gomyo and/or Hoodie Monks, visit the following: Hoodie Monks music: https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-motion-GOMYO-LOOK-PLAN/dp/B087C4J7HQHoodie Monks website: https://www.hoodiemonks.com/ The J-Times article about them: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2015/10/11/issues/hoodie-monks-mix-beats-buddhism/ To help support his wife Kaori’s treatment fund, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/kaoris-treatment-fundOr give directly at PayPal: [email protected] Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ All of the music was provided by Hoodie Monks, and is available freely at the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm5PLRIxYk4&list=PL1_ZQQ_JV3JDqDvBwyoi1Unh4eHHoEk_x Got feedback? Email me at [email protected] And thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Jeff and Steve babble on about the latest Japan-related news and sundry other topics, including Aso Taro's latest mindo (民度) guffaw and the ridiculously insensitive anime NHK aired in a bumbling attempt to explain BLM protests in the US. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content.Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/Or email me at [email protected] outro was 悲しいときはいつも・麻生太郎閣下, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBaS87IAWuI. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. As always, thanks for listening and supporting the show!Support the show

In this episode, Professor Steve McCarty provides us with an interesting overview of Japanese prehistory, followed by a deep dive into Japanese mythology, where he introduces some lesser-known stories uncovered in his research, including:  Buddhist Syncretism in JapanLegend of the Woman DiverSteve McCarty was born in Boston and became a full Professor in Japan. He currently lectures for Osaka Jogakuin University and the Japanese government international agency JICA. Since 1998 he is President of the World Association for Online Education. At Kansai University from 2015-2020, he taught international ICT classes and held a unique Global Faculty Development position. His highly cited publications on e-learning, bilingualism, language teaching, Japan, Asia, and academic life are available at Japanned.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.com Want to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at [email protected] The musical outro was "intro (a message from JOMON)" by Coma-Chi. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerSupport the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor Santiago babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff and Trevor talk about Bankei's "Fusho Zen," the Zen of the Unborn Buddha Mind, Butt Detective, Amabie, propitiation, the ritual purity and defilements of Shinto, mastering the blade, Kimura Hana and cyber-bulling, and about 50 other things I can't recall right now. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean broke. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at [email protected] The musical outro was “Samurai" by Dj KanjiThe intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with writer, professional Japanese translator and interpreter, and amateur historian, Noah Oskow, about a recent article he wrote for Unseen Japan called “The Otsu Incident,” which relates the attempted assassination on Nicolas II in Otsu City, just outside of Kyoto, in 1891. Noah has lived, studied and worked in Japan for nearly seven years, including two years studying at Sophia University in Tokyo and four years teaching English on the JET Program in rural Fukushima Prefecture. Noah is currently working on his Masters Degree in Global Studies at the University of Vienna in Austria.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Naoh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahOskow The Otsu Incident: https://unseenjapan.com/otsu-incident-tsar-nicholas/ Colonization of Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/VJTfGfwY878 Unseen Japan: https://unseenjapan.com/Author's Page: https://unseenjapan.com/author/nounozlos/Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The outro was “Rise” by Origa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1eYYQzuSDA The intro track was ‘Dubstep’ by Ben Sound. Got feedback? Email me at [email protected] And thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor Santiago babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff and Trevor talk about Japanese crows, ‘untranslatable’ Japanese words, and sansai, or mountain vegetables (links below). The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain a never-ending stream of premium content. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Impecunious. Indigent. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at [email protected] Ticket Crow: https://soranews24.com/2018/05/10/tokyo-crow-who-tried-to-buy-a-train-ticket-gets-illegally-captured/ Crow Seeks Revenge on a Man: https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/crow-vengeance-crows-seek-revenge-from-mp-man-after-they-suspect-him-of-killing-their-chick-2303091.htmlBeautiful ‘Untranslatable’ Words: https://teamjapanese.com/beautiful-untranslatable-japanese-words/ Sansai: https://gurunavi.com/en/japanfoodie/2016/03/sansai.html The musical outro was “Float On” by Modest Mouse The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In the last Steve installment, he was being hounded by the principal of the school where he works to confess to alleged "human rights violations." In this episode, we follow up on the drama -- and delve into a variety of other topics, including hunting in Japan, the mysterious death of a student, and the eruption of Mt. Ontake. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Impecunious. Indigent. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ Or email me at [email protected] The musical outro was “Virgin Suicide" by Kinoko Teikoku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOpdNFbc6AkThe intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, they take a hard-hitting look at Saitama prefecture: its sophisticated culture, its refined people, its charming radioactive fog, its mysterious black rain, and its many other quaint charms. If you are a fan of undisguised hyperbole, brazen mockery, and childish playfulness -- then this is the episode for you!Please note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, piss poor, indigent AF. Please give a thought to supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. The intro track was the Law and Order TV theme song. The outro was オバチャーン - OBA FUNK OSAKA Obachaaan "OBA FUNK OSAKA", which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko0v2ml5wV8 Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with quarantined friend and fellow ‘good cunt’ Julian, an Australian expat and father of two, who loves whiskey, mountains, and good, clean country living. After listening to the pod, I noted a factual inaccuracy. It wasn't Mt. Tengu that my buddy and I camped on, and then traversed to Akadake the following day. It was Amidadake. Perhaps I was conflating memories, though, since I have slept on a different Mt. Tengu in the Japanese Alps, out toward Mt. Yari in Hakuba. Different trip, different area. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The intro track was ‘Dubstep’ by Ben Sound. The outro was ‘John Andersen (feat Salu)’ by RYKEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMRY2HMQKRI Got feedback? Email me at [email protected] Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss a recent media faux pas, the sounds of spring, and provide a preview of an upcoming episode: Trevor v the Prefecture of Saitama. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 埼玉県のうた which I highly recommend watching for yourself at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNZe10EukA Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. And this week, we delved into a story in which Jeff stumbles upon the origin hentai. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was HIYADAM & JP THE WAVY "Bukkake" feat. MIYACH which you can listen to at https://bit.ly/2yNV7VT Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with PhD candidate, Mark Bookman, about his doctoral dissertation on the history of disability policy in Japan. Mark is currently a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded: i.e., we can’t even cover the hosting fees. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Would you like to learn more about Mark?- His website: website: https://bookmanresearch.com/ - His Asian Ethnology podcast appearance: https://bit.ly/3bIFMV9 - His J-Times article: https://bit.ly/2yKHg2I Want to join the Deep in Japan discussion group? You can find us at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/The outro was “Life” by GOMESS: https://bit.ly/3bFkQhH. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben at BenSound. Got something to say? Email us at [email protected] for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Japanese proverbs, or kotowaza. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Here is the link to free, downloadable kotowawa prints in hirgana: https://happylilac.net/hiragana-kotowaza.html Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ Or email me at [email protected] The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「ことわざ太郎東西いろはかるた節」from the album 「コロムビアキッズ学び応援!耳に残る、頭に残る九九のうた/県庁所在地のうた」 Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Rajio Taisou, Jeff's local town cable radio or cable FM wire, the public PA system, and of course coronavirus. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ Or email me at [email protected] The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「またあおう」("Let's Meet Again") by BOOGIE MAN & BEAR MAN Thanks for listening!Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. For less than the price of a single cup of coffee per month, you can help support and sustain this failed business model, ensuring a never-ending steam of premium content. In this episode, I speak with Nina Cataldo, founder of Hafu Ladies, a community for hafu and mixed-Japanese women from all over the world. NINA & HAFU LADIES LINKS: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hafuladies- Instagram: www.instagram.com/hafuladies- Email: [email protected] Want to join the discussion? You can find me at the following: - The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapan- Email: [email protected] intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Outro: “Our State of Mind” by FAITH, a Japanese band with a half lead singer hailing from Ina, Nagano. Thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Gatebox's digital AI waifu, Japanese internet cafe live-ins, homelessness, and a bunch of other stuff. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] to get yourself one of those sweet Azuma Hikari holograph waifus? You know you do. Hop on over to Gatebox: https://www.gatebox.ai/ and tell ‘em Jeff sent you for a sweet one yen discount. That’s right. Act now while supplies last!The intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with dyed-in-the-wool curmudgeon and now alleged human rights violator, Steve The Negatron Bomb Edwards, and listen to him vent pure piss and vinegar about the Japanese government’s response coronavirus. We also touch on his alleged human rights violations. Yes, that's really a thing!The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and ad free. Please consider helping support this impecunious father of three crazy ‘hafus’ by becoming patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210REFERENCES: "Japan Makes Saving Face a Priority Over Saving Lives" by Jake Adelstein: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-covid-19-state-of-emergency-locks-down-criticismJake on the Diamond Princess fiasco: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-coronavirus-cruise-ship-debacle-shows-epidemic-can-be-a-gift-for-would-be-dictators?ref=author The NIKKEI Asian Review article I mentioned: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-Why-Japan-tested-so-few-people The Japan COVID -19 Coronavirus Tracker: https://covid19japan.com/ Worldwide COVID-19 testing ratio per country per million: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/worldwide-covid-19-testing-ratio-per-country-million/1800124Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanThe cover image was made by me. Want a copy? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook group and hit me. MUSIC: Intro - “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Outra - “PPAP-2020-/PIKOTARO” by ピコ太郎 (Pikotaro) found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKfolJv6Kx8As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at the following: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In this episode, I talk left-behind father, David Fleming, about the circumstances surrounding his then wife abducting their three children, and not allowing him access to them. Want to reach out to David? You can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/548985140Want to learn more about parental child abduction in Japan? Here’s a few links: - Kizuna Child-Parent Reunion - https://bit.ly/31JSZcf - JAPAN: VICTIMS OF PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION DENOUNCE - JAPAN IN A COMPLAINT TO UN’s HIGHEST HUMAN RIGHTS BODY - https://bit.ly/3bxUMpi - CRC OF JAPAN ESTIMATES CUMULATIVE CASES OF INTERNATIONALLY ABDUCTED CHILDREN IN JAPAN TO NUMBER IN THE THOUSANDS - https://bit.ly/37q9Vpu- Speak French? We got you, fam! https://www.facebook.com/sauvonsnosenfants.japon/ - Korean? No sweat! https://www.facebook.com/NITALBO.Korea/ You can listen to the show at any of the following: - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep…an/id1121048809- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jeff-krueger/deep-in-japan-podcast - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/deep-in-japan Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMUSIC: Musical intro: “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro: “found & lost” by survive Said The Prophet As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In. Every yen helps! In this episode, I talk with lesbian and soon-to-be PhD Natasha Fox about LGBT issue in Japan. You can find Natasha at her UBC profile: https://www.geog.ubc.ca/persons/natasha-fox/As for her review of Debito's book mentioned in the show, check out page 10 of the following: http://buna.yorku.ca/jsac/newsletter/jsac_newsletter_fall_2016.pdfGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “You outside my window" by きのこ帝国 (Kinoko Teikoku) As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

In this episode, we've done something different. Rather than interviewing someone in English, I’ve put my weak and rusty N2 Japanese skills to the test and interviewed Taka, a young Japanese man who has struggled with alcoholism. Recently, Taka celebrated his first AA “birthday” and is a now year sober. Well done, Taka!If you would like to skip over the English intro and get straight to the interview with Taka, you can skip ahead to the 19 minute mark. In either event, you'll have to excuse my poor, broken Japanese. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro 1 is “Rising” by the Yoshida BrothersMusical intro 2 is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “Drinking and Driving” by Black FlagAs always, thank you so much for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

Digging through the vault, I found this three-year-old recording in which Steve Edwards and I sipped whiskey and swapped stories - among them some of Steve’s wild misadventures on the Harley. I do hope you enjoy it.This show is completely independent and listener-supported. Want to show your support and make a pledge? Navigate to the following link and become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Face Check: At one point I quote there being 30,000 traffic fatalities a year in America. I wasn't that far under the mark. In 2016, when this was recorded, 37,461 people were killed in 34,436 motor vehicle crashes, an average of 102 per day, or 12.4 per 100,000 people per year. Japan, on the other hand, only had 4.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 persons per year, meaning that America has more than triple the fatalities Japan does on average. In 2018, the number of traffic deaths in the US reached an estimated 40,000. Be safe on the highways out there, people! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_vehicle_fatality_rate_in_U.S._by_yearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_traffic-related_death_rateGot something to say? You can reach me at [email protected] for listening, everyone! Love and rockets,Support the show

In this podcast I interview American writer, photographer, and former green beret Michael Yon about his controversial book「 慰安婦の事実」or "The Truth about Comfort Women" (only available in Japanese). For more info on Michael Yon, check out the following: - Blog: https://www.michaelyon-online.com/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelYonFanPage/?ref=br_rsAfter the interview, co-host Trevor Holland and I have a long, drunken meta-discussion where we delve into Yon and the work of Japanese historians like Yoshiaki Yoshimi and Ikuhiko Hata, whose works include the following: - Yoshiaki Yoshimi (吉見 義明): "Comfort Women: Sexual Slavery in the Japanese Military During World War II" (従軍慰安婦)- Ikuhiko Hata (秦 郁彦): "Comfort Women and Sex in the Battle Zone" (慰安婦と戦場の性)Want to help support Deep in Japan? We could sure use it. Show your love by making a pledge at Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanOh, and make sure to check out and support the artists who made the music that appeared in this episode: The intro was "Rising" by the Yoshida Brothers (吉田兄弟): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOqmx6xDvIThe outro was 「真実の爆弾」 by キングギドラ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6iILG_oSmQ)Got something to say? You can reach me at [email protected] YOU ALL! THANKS FOR LISTENING!Support the show

In this podcast Kyushu University Associate Professor Shaun ODwyer and I recount episodes from our lives which nearly pushed us to the brink of paranoia (bad) and discuss strategies for avoiding similar epistemological traps (good).Shaun's new book "Confucianism's Prospects" (State University of New York Press) is due out in August. More info on that at the following: http://www.sunypress.edu/p-6782-confucianisms-prospects.aspxAnd here's a link to Shaun’s most recent Japan Times VOICES column contribution, “On Migrants and Belonging": https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/05/13/commentary/japan-commentary/on-migrants-and-belonging/#.XOCWGtMzbUI Want to help support Deep in Japan? You know you do, and it's cheaper than a cup of coffee. Just navigate to the Patreon link below and make a pledge: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanLove you all, and thanks for listening!Support the show

AMY CHAVEZ has been a columnist for The Japan Times since 1997. Having lived on a small island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea for over 20 years, her work focuses on cultural differences between Japan and the West. Find links to her many projects and most recent publications at the following: Twitter: Books on Asia Facebook: Books on AsiaBooks on Asia NewsletterBooks on Kyoto Profile Blog: Amy on AsiaThe MOOO BAR! Amy’s Guide to Best Behavior in JapanAmy’s Tribe to Boyé Lafayette De MenteSUPPORT US - The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanMUSIC - The intro was "Yattemiyou" by WANIMA. The outro was RADWIMPS - 前前前世 (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we chat with blogger and naturalized Japanese citizen, Eido Inoue, about what it means to go native. You can learn more about Eido by visiting his blog at http://www.turning-japanese.info/Deep in Japan is a completely independent, commercial free work of love—piped to you straight out of my closet. And it’s pretty cold in here! Want to help with the heating bill? Make a pledge at patreon.com! It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. Sign up here: goo.gl/CZrhhVThe intro song was “Turning Japanese” by the Vapors, and the outdo sound was “New York” by the Sex Pistols. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Weber about a nasty case of food poisoning that resulted in a nasty experience with the Japanese medical system. Deep in Japan is a completely independent, commercial free work of love—piped to you straight out of my closet. And it’s cold in here! Wanna help with the heating bill? Make a pledge at Patreon.com. It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. Sign up here: goo.gl/CZrhhVIntro song is “Rumble” by my boy Ben at Bensound. The outro song was “Matteru” by Lullitones, along with the special bonus song: 「ピポピポ救急車」. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we chat with Canadian-born Osaka resident and writer, Josh Yates. You can learn more about Josh by visiting his blog at goo.gl/Pf9ZEG and learn more about Writers in Kyoto at https://goo.gl/ucmoAuLove the show? Help fund us by making a pledge at Patreon.com. It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. You can sign up and pledge here: goo.gl/CZrhhVTraveling to the heart of Japan and looking to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan? Here's the link to Nozawakan, the place I mentioned in the intro: https://goo.gl/AjuDUP. Tell Yuki that Jeff from the Deep in Japan Podcast sent you. Thinking of applying to JET? Jason McCarthy's book has got you covered: The Essential JET Programme Application Guide: http://bit.ly/JET-Pro-GuideIntro & outro music for this episode was selected by our guest, Josh. The song was "You Can't Hurry" by Hi-STANDARD. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] for listening!Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and ad free. Please consider helping support this impecunious father of three crazy hafu kids by becoming patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Steve Edwards (who now has his own podcast, by the way, called Jaded in Japan -- check it out) returns to the show to air a few more gripes about Japan. And gripes might be an understatement! Warning: If you are not interested in hearing criticism of Japan, this is not for you. We recorded this on the debut of "Premium Friday," a government campaign which urges people to leave work at 3:00 PM on last Friday of every month (neither of us did), in an effort to boost consumer spending amid Japan’s persistent deflation. According to the Japan Times, the first Premium Friday fell flat on its face, with only 3.7 percent of Tokyo area employees leaving work early, according to a survey. And outside of Tokyo, I'm guessing it's even worse. For the love of all that's *not* karoushi, let's hope it catches on!. To subscribe an/or leave a review at iTunes, click here:iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-…d1121048809?mt=2Background music for the show includes, but is probably not limited to: Herbie Hancock's lengendary 1973 album "Head Hunters" and a few tracks off Bonobo's album, "Sweetness." Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] for listening!Support the show

Baye McNeil: Black in Japan, Part 3. Love the show? Support us by becoming a patron at Patreon.com. It's so easy! Here's the link: goo.gl/CZrhhVJust create an account, search for the Deep in Japan Podcast page, click the big, red "Become a Patron" button and -- BADA BING, BADA BOOM -- I'm your new best friend.No scheckles to throw at us? No problem. I know the feeling. Still wanna support the show, tho? Well, you can! Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. The world may be run by algorithms, but you don't have to be.All the background music on this track was by Nujabes. Love all their CDs. Really chill. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] for listening.Support the show

Baye McNeil: Part 2. Love the show? Support us by becoming a patron at Patreon.com. It's so easy! Here's the link: https://goo.gl/CZrhhVJust create an account, search for the Deep in Japan Podcast page, click the big, red "Become a Patron" button and -- BADA BING, BADA BOOM -- I'm your new best friend. No scheckles to throw at us? No problem. I know the feeling. Still wanna support the show, tho? Well, you can! Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. The world may be run by algorithms, but you don't have to be.Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanBGM includes:Mura Masa - Someday SomewhereSamples from Dj Krush's Zen and Ki-Oku albumsThanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I talk with popular blogger, writer, Japan Times columnist, teacher, public speaker, social justice advocate, and all around swell guy, Baye McNeil. This is the first of what will likely be a two- or three-part series with Baye. If you enjoy it, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. It helps a lot. Deep in Japan is completely independent and commercial free, surviving sheerly on the largesse of my lovely and generous wife and what contributions I can collect at Patreon.com. If you like the show and would like to help support us, click the following link and make and pledge today. Lord knows we need it.Patreon: todahttps://www.patreon.com/user/community?u=3864210To subscribe an/or leave a review at iTunes, click here:iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-…d1121048809?mt=2In order of appearance, the background music of this podcast includes: 1. "Where are you from?” by Nobodyknows2. "ストーカーの唄 (三丁目貴方の家)" by Mao Abe3. "Shadowboxing” by Wu Tang Clan's GZA4. "I Slept with Bonhomme at the CBC" by Broken Social Scene4. "Flight” by the amazing John Ellis Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] you enjoy the show. Jeff KruegerSupport the show

In this podcast, we chat it up with writer and intercultural communication coach, Nicolas Gattig, who has been living and working in Japan for the last eight years. Gattig's articles and essays about politics and education have been published in the Japan Times, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SOMA magazine, and Street Sheet. He is greatly interested in literature and the effects of culture, and bursting with insights into Japanese culture and society. For Nicolas's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-nicolas_gattig/To help keep Deep in Japan ad-free and adequately funded, please click the following link and pledge your support. Every bit helps: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] thanks to Ben from www.bensound.com for providing all the sounds.Support the show

Former lightweight boxing champ cum surgeon, Dr. Ayato Obana (aka "Dr. Obama"), talks candidly about his life and work as surgeon -- and his struggles to overcome a life-threatening doughnut addiction. As always, Deep in Japan pulls no punches. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Deep in Japan is and always will be free for consumption, but is far from free to produce. Click the link above and help support us. Even as little as a buck a month -- less than the price of a cup of coffee -- would go a long way to help cover our many and growing expenses. We're completely independent, and every penny helps. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] brought to you buy Ben from www.bensound.comThanks for listening.Support the show

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210For more information about Dr. Debito and his books, visit www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanFor more information about Dr. Debito and his books, visit www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

My curmudgeon of a friend, Steve, gives us an uncensored shortlist of all the things he can't stand about Japan. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] sound provided by Ben at http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Debito's books and articles, visit his award-winning blog at www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

In this podcast we catch up with our old friend, Trevor, a year after his return home to talk about reverse culture shock and reacclimatizing to life back in the US. Trevor was not only our first podcast guest, but also one of the most popular, so we're very excited to have him back on the show. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusic by Ben Sound at http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

Former high school English teacher, principal, and chairman of the board of education and Sister City Committee in Tateshina Town, my dear old friend, Uehara-Sensei, shares a drink with me, and talks about turning eighty. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan** Note: The quality of this recording is rather poor. After 20 hours of editing, tho, I was able to salvage and mold some chunks of it into recognizable sound. The result is far from ideal, but I just couldn't bring myself to toss it. Sound by http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

Rather deep in our cups, Trevor and I discuss his experiences teaching English in rural Japan for a year. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] by www.bensound.comSupport the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at [email protected] this podcast, Tony talks about his 20 years as an expat in Japan.Support the show