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I Walked 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo and I'm Legally Blind... It Was CRAZY! | Japan Station 115
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 03, 2023 01:45 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to learn about the Tokaido Challenge (a.k.a. the craziest adventure I've ever had in Japan). Topics Discussed What the Tōkaidō Challenge is What the Tōkaid...
How I Fell in Love with Japan (NEONshe) | Japan Station 114
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 01, 2023 00:10 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of Japan Station, I talk to musician NEONshe about how she fell in love with Japan, how Japan inspired her music, her time in Japan, her upcoming move to Japan and more. Topics Discussed About NEONshe and her musical career NEONshe's time living in Japan How she became int...
2024 JET Program Application Updates & Tips ft. Tye Ebel & Jonathan Contrades of Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Krewe of Japan - October 28, 2023 16:57 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat? Bonus content, already?! That's right! The Krewe is here with a surprise bonus episode to talk about the 2024 JET Program Application Cycle. Returning guest Tye Ebel, JET Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, is back, this time with his colleague Jonathan Contrades, ...
Season 4 Recap
Krewe of Japan - October 06, 2023 19:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the end is here! Well, Season 4 anyway. Jenn, Doug, & Maddy sit down to talk about the best of Season 4, new & exciting milestones, upcoming plans for Season 5, & some listener feedback. Whether you've been along from the ride since the beginning of the sea...
Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough
Krewe of Japan - September 18, 2023 19:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... in light of Japan Society of New Orleans’s upcoming 2024 Sister City Exchange Program, the Krewe sits down with Nicholas McCullough, Coordinator of International Relations for the International Tourism Division in Matsue. Nicholas takes us through some of ...
The History of Nintendo ft Matt Alt
Krewe of Japan - September 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe sits down with returning guest and author of Pure Invention, Matt Alt! Matt takes the Krewe on a deep dive extravaganza into the history of the beloved Nintendo. From its humble beginnings as a playing card company to its various pivots along the way (hello taxis & love hotels) before ...
Seeing Japan While Blind (Maud Rowell) | Japan Station 112
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - September 01, 2023 10:27 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Maud Rowell, a freelance journalist and writer who spent a year traveling around Japan. Topics Discussed About Maud Rowell About traveling around Japan as a person with a visual impairment About Blind Spot About becoming interested in Japan ...
Omiyage: The Culture of Gift-Giving in Japan
Krewe of Japan - August 19, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down to discuss omiyage, when to get it, who to get it for, what to get, and how to navigate the culture of gift-giving in Japan! From sneaky good ideas to absolutely DON'T DO IT mistakes, the Krewe has it all! ------ About the Krewe ------ ...
I'm Walking from Kyoto to Tokyo (And I'm Legally Blind) | Japan Station 112
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - August 16, 2023 08:39 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn September 21st I'm starting something I'm calling the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge. Basically I'll be walking over 300 miles from Kyoto to Tokyo over the course of around 30 days. Watch the video to find out more about this crazy challenge and why I decided to do it. Topics Discussed About wa...
Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo
Krewe of Japan - August 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... HAJIME! The Krewe sits down with Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo, to take a deep dive into the way of the sword. From the historical context of how kendo came to be to the ins and outs of being a kendo practitioner, this episode will open your eyes to t...
She Learned Japanese By Being On Japanese TV (Jessica Gerrity) | Japan Station 111
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - August 07, 2023 09:58 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJessica Gerrity, a TV personality working in Japan, martial artist, pracitioner of kyudo (Japanese archery),and writer! Topics Discussed Jessica' work on Japanese TV How she became interested in Japan Why she first went to Japan How she got into the Japanese entertainment industry Wor...
Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer
Krewe of Japan - August 05, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episodes, the Krewe is exploring the sub-culture of themed cafes! Joined by fellow Krewe member Maddy & special returning guest/friend of the podcast/Japanese theme park expert Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer, the Krewe explores what makes a cafe a "themed cafe", what some popular ca...
Studying Japanese & the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo
Krewe of Japan - July 28, 2023 22:48 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe explores the Japanese language in a different way... by studying the Kansai Dialect with Japanese tutor Tyson of Nihongo Hongo! Learn new phrases & words while discovering the differences between standard Japanese & the Kansai Dialect. ------ Abo...
Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman
Krewe of Japan - July 14, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... discover the life and legacy of Jokichi Takamine and his lasting impact on the city of New Orleans with regards to New Orleans-Japan relations. Is he the first ever Japanese to visit New Orleans? What makes this man such a treasure? Find out these answers A...
The Art Landscape of Japan ft. Rachel of Travel Bug Art
Krewe of Japan - July 07, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... The Krewe talks with former JET Program participant Rachel of Travel Bug Art to discuss how she taps into her surroundings in Kyoto, Japan for limitless inspiration for her art. Rachel specializes in sketching and watercolor of Japan’s historical and natural landsc...
Go To Japan NOW | Japan Station 110
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - July 01, 2023 13:10 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks about his most recent trip to Japan and why you should go to Japan now. Topics Discussed Why you should go to Japan now The yen-dollar exchange rate Cheap yen About the Okubo and Shin Okubo area in Tokyo About Fuji-Q Highland ...
Craving Ramen ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats
Krewe of Japan - June 30, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits back down with returning guest & friend of the podcast, Shinichi Mine of TabiEats YouTube fame! Together, we explore one of Japanese most hyped and popular dish... RAMEN! From the different types and regional delicacies to etiquette and mann...
The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi
Krewe of Japan - June 23, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsEver wonder what goes into the daily routine of a professional sumo wrestler? What kind of toll do tournaments take on the body? Well you're in luck! The Krewe sits down with 3-time Grand Champion & 1st foreign-born sumotori to reach the rank of Ozeki... Konishiki Yasokichi. In a candid conversa...
S4 Back-Half MEGA PREVIEW + Mid-Season Break Announcement
Krewe of Japan - June 02, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt's nearly the halfway point in the season, and Editor Doug is currently in Japan for a couple weeks... so it's definitely a great time to announce our Mid-Season Break! But this episode is more than just that announcement; it's a full-blown preview with longer clips from the final 11 upcoming ...
Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 109
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - June 01, 2023 23:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, road cycling in Japan, life on the JET Programme and more with Zeb Ramsbotham. About Zeb Ramsbotham Zeb Ramsbotham is experienced road cyclist living in Japan. He competes in cycling events as part of the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF). H...
Find Your Japan Dream Job Today! ft. Kasia Lynch of Ikigai Connections
Krewe of Japan - May 26, 2023 17:26 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down with Kasia Lynch of Ikigai Connections to talk about finding your ideal Japan-related job in your home country. How do you find these Japan jobs? What are some tips and tricks to polish up your resume to make you stand out above the rest...
Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots
Krewe of Japan - May 19, 2023 17:04 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Jenn & Doug sit down with Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots to explore the wide & wacky world of Japanese Mascots. Kumamon, Domo-Kun, Chiitan and so many others... Chris shares his expertise & passion for these lovable characters through stories about how they have ev...
The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono
Krewe of Japan - May 12, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Jenn & Doug sit down with Rin of Mainichi Kimono to better understand the intricate world of kimono. Rin shares so much knowledge about the rich history and culture surrounding one of Japan's most distinguished fashions, including the types of kimono, etiquette & a...
Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper
Krewe of Japan - May 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSuper Hero Time! The Krewe talks tokusatsu from a couple different perspectives! First Doug chats with long time friend, avid listener of the podcast, and tokusatsu aficionado Chris Gooden to discuss his take on tokusatsu and its US counterparts. Then, Doug sits down one-on-one with a former Sup...
Researching Forgotten Japanese Archives: Translator & Researcher Eric Shahan | Japan Station 108
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - May 01, 2023 06:11 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, independent researcher and translator Eric Shahan joins us to talk about his work translating forgotten Japanese books on topics like martial arts, tattoos, ropes, ninja and more. About Eric Shahan Eric Shahan is an independent translator of Japa...
Approaches to Kanji: The Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig
Krewe of Japan - April 28, 2023 17:18 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOne of the biggest obstacles for Japanese language learners is trying to learn and master the written alphabets, specifically kanji. So many common questions come with learning kanji… What’s the right reading? Am I using the correct character? What does this kanji even mean? Well, in today’s epi...
Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh (JJWalsh) of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan Podcast
Krewe of Japan - April 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe grabs an eki-ben and hops on a Shinkansen to explore the prefecture of Hiroshima with their special guest Joy Jarman-Walsh (who listeners may also know as JJ Walsh). Long-time Hiroshima resident, Joy co-founded GetHiroshima, founded Inbound Ambassador, and is the host of the Seek Susta...
The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2]
Krewe of Japan - April 14, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPokémon: Krewetwo Strikes Back! In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Jenn & Doug conclude their conversation with Daniel Dockery, the author of Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All. They revisit the world of Pokémon spin-off games, how Pokémon Go revitalized the brand, & ...
The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1]
Krewe of Japan - April 07, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPrepare for trouble, and make it double! Okay, okay the Krewe went and made it double... a DOUBLE DOSE of Pokémon content over the next 2 weeks! In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Jenn & Doug sit down with Daniel Dockery, the author of Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them A...
Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - April 01, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his break in the Japanese anime industry, what it's like working as an anime animator in Japan and more. About Kushagra Kushwaha Kushwagra ...