Latest Nippon Podcast Episodes
Cajun-Creole Dining in Japan ft. CC Haydel of Bistro New Orleans
Krewe of Japan - July 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... The Krewe talks New Orleans cuisine in Japan! Jenn & Doug take a virtual/audio trip to Osaka to get a sample of the popular Cajun-Creole cuisine of Bistro New Orleans, a restaurant owned by New Orleans-native CC Haydel. CC shares how he got into the restaurant & ho...
Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 2)
Krewe of Japan - July 22, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... the Krewe steps back in the ring with ChocoPro's Champion Baliyan Akki for the 2nd half of our 2-Part Special exploring Japanese Pro Wrestling! In Part 2, Akki shares with Jenn & Doug stories from his early days of navigating the Japanese wrestling scene, how he en...
Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 1)
Krewe of Japan - July 15, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... strap on your wrestling boots because the Krewe is stepping in the squared circle with ChocoPro's Champion Baliyan Akki in a 2-Part Special exploring Japanese Pro Wrestling! In Part 1, Jenn & Doug sit down with Akki to learn about his wrestling journey, what attrac...
94 Japan's Digital Economy: On Women & Labor in the Digital Age (Dr. Gabriella Lukacs)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - July 15, 2022 07:33 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Gabriella Lukacs joins us to talk about some early internet history in Japan and the role of women in Japan's digital economy. About Dr. Gabriella Lukacs Dr. Gabriella Lukacs is a professor in the department of Anthropology at the University ...
Learning Japanese through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo
Krewe of Japan - July 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Fans of Japanese-language video games, rejoice! Jenn & Doug talk about their experiences in playing Japanese language video games, and then chat with Matt, the creator of the popular Game Gengo YouTube channel. Matt breaks down his thought process behind approachin...
Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan
Krewe of Japan - July 01, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, join the Krewe as they explore the summertime festival scene in Japan. What are some essentials to enjoy at any given summer festival? What is the Japanese government doing to help support the preservation of these cultural traditions? Find out this, along with a month-by-month breakd...
93 Kitano Takeshi, Zatoichi & Japanese Movies (Dr. Jonathan Wroot)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - July 01, 2022 05:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jonathan Wroot tells us about the movies of Ktano Takeshi, the fascinating history of the Zatoichi films, and more.. About Dr. Jonathan Wroot Dr. Jonathan Wroot is a senior lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich and the autho...
Buying Real Estate in Japan ft. Ziv Nakajima-Magen
Krewe of Japan - June 24, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Krewe of Japan... Jenn & Doug sit down with Ziv Nakajima-Magen of Nippon Tradings International to get the inside scoop on what the real estate market is like in Japan! Ziv drops some big-time knowledge about purchasing a home in Japan (be it, every day use or investment property). ...
Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero
Krewe of Japan - June 17, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe is BACK! Season 3 kicks off June 17th at 12p CST with a deep dive into the music genre of enka! Jenn & Doug sit down with Jerome White Jr, more famously known in Japan as ジェロ/Jero. Jero is the first African-American enka artist in Japan and his hit "Umi Yuki" soared to the top of the O...
Transmissions from Hawaii: Kauai's Wild Chickens
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - June 15, 2022 08:40 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTransmissions from Hawaii on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transmissions-from-hawaii/id1540385139 Transmissions from Hawaii on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90cmFuc21pc3Npb25zZnJvbWhhd2FpaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Transmissions from Hawai...
Season 3 Announcement
Krewe of Japan - June 10, 2022 20:35 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The Krewe returns back from its off-season to make a special announcement! Season 3 will officially be launching June 17, 2022! Here are a few of our guests & topics for this new season: - Exploring Enka ft. ジェロ (Jerome White Jr./Jero) - Drifting & Street Raci...
92 Banzai Babe Ruth: Discussing Japanese Baseball History w. Robert Fitts
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - May 31, 2022 10:16 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by baseball historian and expert on all things Japanese baseball Robert Fits. About Robert Fitts Robert Fitts is a baseball historian and expert ont he history of Japanese baseball. He has written numerous books on Japanese baseball ...
91 Backstage with MIYAVI
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - May 15, 2022 09:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to guitarist/actor/humanitarian Miyavi. About Miyavi Miyavi is a guitarist, musician, actor and humanitarian. He is particularly well known for his charactistic shamisen-inspired slap-style of playing the guitar. Topics Discussed Mi...
90 Big Hero 6, Anime, Marvel & More: A Chat w. Artist David Nakayama
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - May 01, 2022 08:32 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about Big Hero 6, anime, drawing comics, and more with artist David Nakayama. About David Nakayama David Nakayama is an artist known for his work on covers for Marvel Comics, video games and more. He is also known for having worked ...
89 J-Pop & the Eurobeat Boom: A High NRG Chat w Patrick St. Michel
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - April 15, 2022 05:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with music journalist Patrick St. Michel. He'll be telling us about Japanese pop music, Perfume, the city pop boom and one of his latest articles which focuses on the rise and fall and rise of eurobeat. About Patrick St. Michel Patr...
88 Digging Up Japanese Lost Media: Discussing Saki Sanobashi, the Mysterious Akihabara Tape & More (Alex from Sakura Stardust)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - April 01, 2022 03:39 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with Alex from the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel. She tells us about Japanese lost media and digs into some specific examples like Saki Sanobashi and the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape. About Alex (Sakura Stardust) Alex runs t...
87 Uncovering the World's Oldest Shark Attack: A Chat w. J. Alyssa White
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - March 15, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about archaeology in Japan and the case of Tsukumo No. 24, the world's oldest known shark attack. Our guest for this episode is J. Alyssa White from the University of Oxford. About J. Alyssa White J. Alyssa White is a PhD candidate ...
86 J-EN Translations: Chatting About Learning Japanese, Translation & More w. Jenn O'Donnell
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - March 01, 2022 12:31 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about translation, learning Japanese and more with translator/podcaster Jenn O'Donnell. About Anna Lughezzani Jenn O'Donnell is a Japanese to English translator and podcaster. She lives in Osaka where she works as a Localization Dir...
85 The Japanese Job Hunt Grind: On Shūkatsu & Gender (Anna Lughezzani)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - February 15, 2022 12:40 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about Japan's stressful job hunting process (shūkatsu) and how it--along with work in general--can be even more stressful and difficult for women in Japan. About Anna Lughezzani Anna Lughezzani, PhD candidate in anthropology at Univ...
Season 2 Recap
Krewe of Japan - February 11, 2022 18:00 - 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 2 on our weekly audio journeys! For more on t...
The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2]
Krewe of Japan - February 04, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episode, the Krewe conclude their discussion with Dr. Hiromu Nagahara on the history of the Japanese Imperial Family. In part two, Dr. Nagahara teaches the Krewe about the role of the shogun throughout Japanese history, how the imperial family evolved throughout WWII, and modern c...
84 Discussing Hiroshima, Hawaii, & Akiya (Abandoned Japanese Houses) w. J.J. Walsh of Seek Sustainable Japan
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - February 01, 2022 11:05 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by J.J. Walsh of the Seek Sustainable Japan podcast/YouTube talk show and we're talking about Japanese influences in Hawaii, life in Hiroshima and the ever-popular topic of remodeling akiya (abondoned homes in Japan). About J.J. Walsh J...
The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1]
Krewe of Japan - January 28, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episode, The Krewe sit down with associate professor of history at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Dr. Hiromu Nagahara for part one of their discussion on the history of the Japanese Imperial Family. In part one, Dr. Nagahara shares his background, the origins ...
Japanese Arcades
Krewe of Japan - January 21, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episode, the Krewe assemble to take you on a journey through Japanese arcades. From the types of arcades you can find in Japan, to tips to win big and the Krewe's favorite experiences at arcades, they discuss it all.
83 Japan on American TV: SNL, Sesame Street, Marie Kondo & More (Dr. Alisa Freedman)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - January 15, 2022 12:06 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about depictions of Japan and Japanese people on popular American TV shows with Dr. Alisa Freedman. About Dr. Alisa Freedman Alisa Freedman is a Professor of Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies, and Gender at the University of Ore...
Mastering Japanese Pitch-Accent ft. Dogen [Part 2]
Krewe of Japan - January 14, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episode, the Krewe conclude their awesome discussion with comedian and Youtuber, Dogen! In part 1, the Krewe got to know Dogen, his background and his journey into learning Japanese. In this part, they embark on a deep dive into learning Japanese. This discussion takes them to man...
Mastering Japanese Pitch-Accent ft. Dogen [Part 1]
Krewe of Japan - January 07, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this week's episode, the Krewe sit down with famous comedian and Youtuber, Dogen! In Part 1, Dogen shares his background including how he became interested in Japan and its culture, his background in martial arts tricking, early attempts at learning Japanese, his path to writing comedy in Jap...
82 Monstrous Wives, Murderous Lovers & Dead Wet Girls: Discussing Onryo w. Jennfer Yoo
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - January 01, 2022 12:42 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about the Japanese vengeful spirits known as onryō with Jennifer Yoo. About Jennifer Yoo Jennifer M. Yoo is a doctoral candidate in Japanese Theatre at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Topics Discussed On working as a food tour...
Japan 2021: A Year in Review
Krewe of Japan - December 31, 2021 19:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Krewe rings in 2022 with a deep-dive look back at a wild and crazy 2021. Nigel, Jenn & Doug recap many of the major news stories that came out of Japan in 2021, from the Covid-19 & Olympics to Starbucks regional fraps & Mie Prefecture's crackdown on dog pee. Join the Krewe in saying goodbye ...
Rapid Fire Question Challenge ft. Daniel Morales
Krewe of Japan - December 24, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe return of the Rapid Fire Questions! In the first RFQ of season 2, Daniel Morales steps up to the plate to try and answer as many random questions as he can in 2 minutes! Be sure to check out Daniel's full episode "Learning Japanese Through Literature ft. Daniel Morales"! Daniel's Website: ...