Latest Nippon Podcast Episodes
Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens
Krewe of Japan - March 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe is back! Season 4 is going to be bigger and better, debuting with a musical journey with the shamisen. Jenn & Doug took about a year getting this special guest onto the podcast, and they're thrilled to finally welcome Norm Nakamura of the YouTube channel Tokyo Lens to share his passion...
MASSIVE Season 4 Announcement
Krewe of Japan - March 27, 2023 22:13 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The Krewe returns back from its off-season to make a special announcement! Season 4 will officially be launching March 31, 2023! Here are a few of our guests & topics for this new season: - The Sounds of Shamisen ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens - The Evolution...
Extreme Weather in Japan (Storm Chaser James Reynolds) | Japan Station 106
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - March 01, 2023 02:54 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, James Reynolds tells us about documenting extreme weather in Japan and around the world.. About James Reynolds James Reynolds is a professional storm chaser who spends his days documenting extreme weather events in Japan and around the world. T...
Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 105
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - February 01, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Chris McMorran talks about what it's like working at a rural ryokan (Japanese inn). About Dr. Chris McMorran Chris McMorran is Associate Professor of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore. He is a cultural geographer of con...
(日本語版) Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (内田英治監督のインタービュー 01/2022)
Krewe of Japan - January 13, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... 約束の通り、日本アカデミー最優秀作品賞受賞監督の内田英治さんと日本語版のインタービューです。このボーナスエピソードは日本語と英語で放送します。内田英治監督の生活とキャリアについて話を楽しんでください！将来にもっと日本語版のゲストインタービューが出てきますので、ソーシャルメディアで是非フォローしてください。 As promised in Episode 18, here is the Japanese version of our interview with the Japanese Academy Awa...
Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 104
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - January 01, 2023 07:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr Thomas Baudinette talks about Shinjuku's Ni-chome district and Japanese media as it relates to queer individuals/gay men in Japan. About Dr. Thomas Baudinette Dr. Thomas Baudinette is Senior Lecturer in Japanese and International Studies in th...
Season 3 Recap
Krewe of Japan - December 16, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this season finale episode, the Krewe look back on some of their favorite moments from the season, share the behind the scenes of the podcast, and look to the season ahead! It has truly been a pleasure! Thank you for joining us throughout season 3 on our weekly(-ish lol) audio journeys! ...
Reverse Culture Shocked!
Krewe of Japan - December 03, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on the Season 3 penultimate episode of Krewe of Japan... Everyone knows the term culture shock, but this week Jenn & Doug back it up and put it in reverse... and take a look at REVERSE culture shock. They talk about the difference between culture shock & reverse culture shock, share so...
The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 103
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - December 01, 2022 10:42 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to John David, a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. About John Davis John Davis is a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. He operates okicheese.com. Topics Discussed About moving to Japan and trying to find a job teaching Englis...
Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida
Krewe of Japan - November 18, 2022 22:59 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast...the Krewe sits down for an exclusive interview with Eiji Uchida, the director of Netflix's The Naked Director & 2020 Japanese Academy Award Winner for Best Film... Midnight Swan. In this in chat, Uchida-san discusses his career in the Japanese independent f...
Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 102
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 15, 2022 09:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we talk to Wombat, one of the creators of Japan Trail Cam. About Wuon-Gean Ho Wombat spends his day in Kyushu hiking and setting trail cams in order to capture footage for the YouTube channle channel/Twitter/Instagram account Japan Trail Cam. T...
Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen of JNTO & Megan DeVille of JETAA USA
Krewe of Japan - November 11, 2022 19:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe is back full steam ahead on a travel train (plane?) and this time we are taking a more prefecture-specific approach like past seasons! Joined by returning guests Kay Allen of Japan National Tourism Organization & Megan DeVille of JETAA USA , we ...
Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta aka KemushiChan
Krewe of Japan - November 05, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Japanese language study is BACK on the menu!! Jenn & Doug sit down with Loretta of KemushiChan YouTube Channel fame to talk all things Japanese Language Proficiency Test (better known as... JLPT). Loretta drops some knowledge on the best study tips and things to th...
How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 101
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 01, 2022 08:37 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho joins us to talk about her time living and studying in Japan, printmaking, ukiyoe and more. About Wuon-Gean Ho Wuon-Gean Ho is an accomplished printmaker and is currently a Research Associate at the University of the West ...
Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats
Krewe of Japan - October 28, 2022 18:08 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... with the borders re-opened, the Krewe is on a travel kick lately (and is ALWAYS on a food kick)... so this week the Krewe put the two together! Joined by Shinichi of TabiEats YouTube Channel fame, we explore Japan with a food-focused filter. From crazy ven...
100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - October 15, 2022 08:54 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kyle Broyles of Pintology in Tokyo tells us about the process of starting and running a craft beer in Tokyo. Plus we celebrate episode 100 of Japan Station! About Kyle Broyles Kyle Broyles helps his wife run Pintology, a craft beer bar near Shinj...
Rapid Fire Question Challenge ft. Jennifer O'Donnell & Megan DeVille
Krewe of Japan - October 14, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA wild Rapid Fire Question Challenge appears! Season 3's 1st RFQC actually is a throwback to a couple Season 1 guests whose rapid fires never got released. The first challenger is Jennifer O'Donnell, translator & localizer who joined us for Season 1 Episode 15 called "Careers in Japanese: Transl...
City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami
Krewe of Japan - October 07, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... What is city pop? With guest host Andre deLaneuville, the Krewe explores the musical genre that has had a renaissance over the last decade (even more so within the last 4-5 years). After talking through individual experiences with this feel good style of m...
99 How a Kyoto Hotel Survived Japan's Entry Ban: Winston Chu, Co-Founder of Wayfarer Hotels)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - October 01, 2022 07:21 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how About Winston Chu Winston Chu is the CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer. Wayfarer currently operates three hotels in Kyoto with plans to expand other cities, including...
How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt)
Krewe of Japan - September 30, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... Meet the man who became Marvel's Man in Japan and changed the tokusatsu & pop culture game forever: Gene Pelc! With special guest host Matt Alt, the Krewe sits down with Gene Pelc and his son Ted to discuss how Japanese tokusatsu Spider-Man came to be (an...
Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel
Krewe of Japan - September 23, 2022 23:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... don your henro gear, grab your walking stick, & journey to Shikoku for an 800 mile, thousand year old 88 temple pilgrimage with Todd Wassel, author of the travel memoir Walking in Circles! The Krewe & Todd explore the history behind the pilgrimage, personal...
Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz
Krewe of Japan - September 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... news of the Japanese borders re-opening to foreign independent-travelling tourists has everyone hyped! While this announcement of visa waivers & removal of daily caps isn't officially official just yet, all things are pointing to this being cemented soon. H...
98 Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - September 15, 2022 02:16 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Chef Brendan Liew talks about his experiences working as a chef in Japan, Japanese cuisine and his new cookbook Tokyo Up Late. About Brendan Liew Brendan Liew spent time at the three-Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin in Roppongi, Tokyo, and Hong...
Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert
Krewe of Japan - September 09, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... Doug & Jenn sit down with elite voice actor Kyle Hebert to discuss one of the most popular genres in all of anime: Shonen Anime. Having done countless voices for characters over the years (Adult Gohan in Dragon Ball Z/Super, Kiba in Naruto, Aizen in Bleach....
97 Breaking Down Kamen Rider & Super Sentai (Power Rangers) w. Sophia Staite
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - September 01, 2022 03:25 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're diving into the fun world of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai so get ready to strike your favorite henshin pose and learn a thing or two about the fascinating world of Japan's transforming heroes! About Sophia Staite Sophia Staite is a PhD cand...
Mid-Season Break Announcement (Back on Sept 9!)
Krewe of Japan - August 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe is on a short mid-season break until September 9th! We have some great episodes coming down the back-half of season 3. You aren't going to want to miss this. If you haven't already, hit that subscribe button in your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, catch us on social media (info ...
96 Experiencing Rural Japan: A Chat w Prairie Stuart Wolff of Mirukashi Salon
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - August 15, 2022 04:39 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about life in rural Saga Prefecture and a new travel experience that allows people to experience some of the wonderful things rual Saga Prefecture has to offer. About Prairie Stuart Wolff Prairie Stuart Wolff is a photographer and w...
Drifting & Street Racing in Japan ft. Albo Agunday (Part 2)
Krewe of Japan - August 12, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Picking right back up where that cliff-hanger left off, Part 2 of our 2-part sit-down with Albo Agunday of Albo Media features a more granular deep dive into street racing & drifting in Japan. Albo shares insight into the techniques of drifting and racing, some per...
Drifting & Street Racing in Japan ft. Albo Agunday (Part 1)
Krewe of Japan - August 05, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Buckle up! In Part 1 of a 2-part series, we are hopping in the passenger seat of a Cyber S-2000 for a crash course in drifting & street racing in Japan. Jenn & Doug are joined by YouTuber and self-proclaimed Drift Hunter Albo Agunday of Albo Media to talk his inter...
95 Localizing Japanese Video Games (Mel Ok of Ace Honyaku)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - August 01, 2022 08:17 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Japanese to English translator/localizer Mel Ok tells about localizing Japanese video games and how he got into the translation/localization industry. About Mel Ok Mel Ok is a translator/localizer of Japanese video games and heads the translation...