Deep in Japan
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe Deep in Japan Podcast provides rich and insightful interviews with people who have lived in Japan. The show seeks to get under the surface and explore Japan through the rich and variegated experiences of the people who know it best.
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Reefer Madness (in Japan)with Noah Oskow
September 27, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn 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 abou...
J & Trey Happy Hour #7 - Jeff Ruins Mother's Day
September 25, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJ & Trey Happy Hour #7 - Jeff Ruins Mother's Day by Jeff Krueger
Happy Hour #7 - Jeff Ruins Mother's Day
September 25, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHappy Hour #7 - Jeff Ruins Mother's Day by Jeff Krueger
Happy Hour #7: Jeff Ruins Mother's Day
September 25, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHappy Hour #7: Jeff Ruins Mother's Day by Jeff Krueger
Jeff Ruins Mother's Day - Happy Hour #7
September 25, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJeff Ruins Mother's Day - Happy Hour #7 by Jeff Krueger
Richard Lloyd Parry - People who Darkness & Ghosts of the Tsunami
September 22, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn 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/aixEJ SUPPORT: The Deep ...
Richard Lloyd Parry - People Who Eat Darkness & Ghosts of the Tsunami
September 22, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn 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 J...
The Tinder Experiment
September 13, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn 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?...
Happy Hour #16 - Typhoons and Whisky
September 09, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis 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 indepen...
Typhoons and Whisky - J & Trey Happy Hour #16
September 09, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis 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 indepen...
Typhoons and Whisky - Happy Hour #16
September 09, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis 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 indepen...
Happy Hour #16: Typhoons and Whisky
September 09, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThis 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 independe...
Kimo-kawaii Catharsis with Ted Bonnah PhD
September 08, 2020 13:29 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIn 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 some...
Kimo-kawaii Catharsis - Ted Bonnah PhD
September 08, 2020 13:29 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn 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 ...
Practicing Law in Japan with Jeff Jackson
September 06, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn 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-...
Practicing Law in Japan - Jeff Jackson
September 06, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn 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] URL: www.jacksonsogo.com The Just Legal article referenced in the podcast: http://www.justlegal.co.jp/car...
Tokyo Underworld Book Review
September 03, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn 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]...
The Marijuana Episode: Busted in Japan
August 21, 2020 13:25 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn 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/ - deep.in.japan.podca...
Busted in Japan - The Marijuana Episode
August 21, 2020 13:25 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn 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/ - deep.in.japa...
Mike Burke - Woke in Japan
August 15, 2020 04:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn 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 @MikeBurkeJapan 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 ...
Woke in Japan with soon-to-be PhD Mike Burke
August 15, 2020 04:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn 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 @MikeBurkeJapan 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 ...
Woke in Japan with Mike Burke
August 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBIn 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 Go...
Hafu Sean Okamoto Arrested - Happy Hour #14
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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. P...
The J & Trey Happy Hour #14
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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. P...
J & Trey Happy Hour #14
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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. P...
Happy Hour #14 - Sean Okamoto Arrested
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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. P...
Woke in Japan I - J & Trey Happy Hour #14
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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. P...
Happy Hour #14: Hafu Sean Okamoto Arrested
August 06, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThis 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. Ple...
Black Lives Matter in Japam too with A.J. Koikoi
July 23, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn 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 m...
A.J. Koikoi - Black Lives Matter イン日本にも
July 23, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn 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...
A.J. Koikoi - Black Lives Matter インザ日本にも
July 23, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn 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...
J & Trey Happy Hour #12 - No Title Required
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis 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 thing...
Happy Hour #12: Rokumonsen & Tiddiez
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis 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 thing...
Happy Hour #12 - No Title Required
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis 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 thing...
Rokumonsen & Titties - Happy Hour #12
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis 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 thing...
No Title Required - Happy Hour #12
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis 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 thing...
Happy Hour #12: Rokumonsen & Titties
July 15, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis 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 thing...
The Osaka Hafu Siblings Podcast Crossover - Michael Dugan
July 06, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn 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 i...
Osakaハーフ三兄弟 Podcast Crossover - Michael Dugan
July 06, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn 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 comple...
Happy Hour #11 - The Hojoki and the Fall of Bobby Ologun
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis 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 de...
The Hojoki and the Fall of Bobby Ologun - Happy Hour #11
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis 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 de...
Hojoki and the Fall of Bobby Ologun - J & Trey Happy Hour #11
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis 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 de...
Hojoki & the Fall of Bobby Ologun - Happy Hour #11
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis 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 de...
Happy Hour #11: Hojoki & the Fall of Bobby Ologun
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis 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 de...
Happy Hour #11: The Fall of Bobby Ologun
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis 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 deta...
Hoodie Monks - Gomyo Kevin Seperic
June 29, 2020 05:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn 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: http...
Japan's 'Cultural Level' and NHK Shenanigans with Steve
June 19, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn 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...
A Lecture on Japanese Prehistory and Mythology with Professor Steve McCarty
June 13, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn 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 Japan Legend of the Woman Diver Steve 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 Pr...
Our Top 5 Anime Films - J & Trey Happy Hour #10
June 07, 2020 01:28 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis 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 share their top 5 favorite Japanese animation films as pulled from this master list: shorturl.at/rwxHZ 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=3864210 Want to join in the chatter? You can find...
Our Top 5 Anime Films - Happy Hour #10
June 07, 2020 01:28 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis 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 share their top 5 favorite Japanese animation films as pulled from this master list: shorturl.at/rwxHZ 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=3864210 Want to join in the chatter? You can find...