Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast DEEP IN JAPAN
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| WALKING Missus Miho #4: 残暑で疲れている9.11 | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:28:17 | |
In this episode, Jeff and his lovely (but tired) wife, Miho, take listeners on peaceful walks through Nagano’s rice fields, joined by their Shiba Inu, Kako. As they stroll, they share heartfelt conversations about life, parenting, and their everyday experiences. With nature’s backdrop, each episode offers a soothing escape into the simple joys of family and life in Japan. Thanks for listening! | |||
| INSECURE Working Environment Blues | 27 Jun 2024 | 01:31:28 | |
Mark, a university lecturer in Nagano Prefecture, was recently dismissed from his long-held teaching post, but he's not walking away without a fight. Let’s hear his story.
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| THE MARTIN SHOW / Gaijin Otousan #1 | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:07:14 | |
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:
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| THE MARTIN SHOW / Gaijin Otousan #2 | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:24:25 | |
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. LINKS:
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| HH#69 - The Nezuko Box Scenario | 19 Jun 2024 | 02:30:49 | |
Trevor-kohai was forcibly returned to DIJ studios, subjected to intense re-education in podcasting methods reminiscent of WW2 Japanese Secret Police interrogations, only agreeing to sit down for another 新型 Happy Hour (HAPPY TIMES" after an intense 12 hours of unrelenting waterboarding with Calpis. The results? Stunning. LINKS:
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| ATTACK OF THE GAIJIN with Mike Burke | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:43:29 | |
In this episode, we welcome back anti-woke/anti-anti-woke scholar, Mike Burke, to discuss the recent incident at Yasaka Shrine; an unrelated issue involving a Chinese man urinating on and defacing Yasukuni Shrine; and the most controversial game in Ubisoft's library, Assassin's Creed Shadows, featuring Yasuke, the so-called first black samurai.
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| TONY DOT VEGA - Legally Blind in Japan | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:08:22 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Tony Dot Vega. Founder of JapanKyo.com, Tony is a content creator, writer, digital marketer, adventurer, and advocate for the blind and visually impaired. Legally blind since 18 due to Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, he adapted and achieved much, including teaching in the U.S. and Japan, participating in the JET Programme, and earning a master's in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was editor-in-chief of Wasabi magazine, launched the podcast Transmissions from Hawaii, and created NFT Nippon, Japan’s top NFT podcast. In 2023, he started MAJISON, a Japanese cryptocurrency mascot project, and documented his journey along the historic Tokaido road.
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| MESHIDA - King of Japanese Comedy | 31 May 2024 | 01:27:47 | |
In this episode, we speak with Meshida, Japan's leading English-speaking comedian and YouTuber. Meshida's comedy covers a broad spectrum of topics, from Japan's adult entertainment industry to traditional Japanese culture and societal norms, using humor to illuminate serious societal issues. Make sure to check out his YouTube channel along with his live shows in Tokyo: My Japanese Perspective and Behind the Blur. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show. And don't forget to show some love for Japanese folk musician Ken Mikami, whose music was included as BGM. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| DEBITO #3: Racism and Discrimination in Japan | 28 May 2024 | 01:03:50 | |
This is the third and final part of a three-part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, acclaimed author of Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination. This episode originally aired in September 2016, garnering tens of thousands of listens and ultimately becoming a Deep in Japan cult classic. In this rebroadcasted version I have remasted the audio and added an outro, Dev Large (FLIGHT808.COM), which I hope you will enjoy. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| DEBITO #2: Racism and Discrimination in Japan | 27 May 2024 | 01:59:27 | |
This is the second part of a three-part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, acclaimed author of Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination. This episode originally aired in September 2016, garnering tens of thousands of listens and ultimately becoming a Deep in Japan cult classic. In this rebroadcasted version I have remasted the audio and added an outro, 証言 by LAMP EYE, which I hope you will enjoy. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| DEBITO #1: Racism and Discrimination in Japan | 26 May 2024 | 01:27:08 | |
This is the first part of a three-part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, acclaimed author of Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination. This episode originally aired in August 2016, garnering tens of thousands of listens and ultimately becoming a Deep in Japan cult classic. With this rebroadcasted version I have remasted the audio and added an outro (虹 by SHAKKAZOMBIE) which I hope you will enjoy. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| WEEKLY FASCINATION with Tracy Greenwood Hosting DiJ | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:47:14 | |
This interview was taken from my appearance on the Weekly Fascination show hosted by Tracy Greenwood, which you can watch here. Oh, and the cover art? Yeah, that’s definitely not the work of any fancy algorithms. Nope. Just a genuine, hand-drawn synthwave masterpiece of a “photo” of Tracy and me, in all our photorealistic glory. Absolutely no tech involved. None whatsoever.
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| WALKING Missus Miho #3: Pom Poko Syndrome | 09 May 2024 | 01:02:55 | |
[Original Aired on August 5, 2023]
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| WALKING Missus Miho #2: Ryūcheru & Raising Hafus | 09 May 2024 | 01:06:52 | |
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| WALKING Missus Miho #1: H-Monster | 02 May 2024 | 01:06:16 | |
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| HH#68: The Dejima System, etc. | 30 Apr 2024 | 03:02:04 | |
Trevor-kohai was dragged kicking and screaming back into DIJ studios, strapped to a chair, waterboarded with Calpis, and re-educated in the art of podcasting WW2 Japanese Secret Police-style. The result is this Happy Hour. If the show isn't for you, that's fine too. There's an incredible diversity of podcasts out there, and we recommend you spend your valuable time listening to content that genuinely enriches your life. Don't feel obligated to stick with any show that doesn't resonate with you. The world is wide, and your journey through it should be filled with the people, art, and ideas that inspire you- or at least amuse you. REFERENCES:
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| CHINWAGGING with Oliver Jia | 28 Apr 2024 | 01:30:07 | |
In this episode, we speak with Kyoto-based American researcher on Japan-DPRK relations, Oliver Jia (オリバー・ジア), about reverse culture shock and a bunch of other stuff. Check him out on X at @OliverJia1014 or visit his Substack at foreignperspectives.net
Deep in Japan is completely independent, unsponsored, and commercial-free. Like what you hear? Make sure to support the show at Patreon. Got something to say? You can reach me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| DESTROYING JAPAN One AEON at a Time with Justin Aukema | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:42:18 | |
In this episode, we welcome Justin Aukema (@aukemajk), self-described "Christian // Mammon disrespecter // History lover // Truth seeker 求道者 // Reluctant academic // Aspiring man of virtue (君子)" to talk about his EXPLOSIVE tweet on the economic plight of the Japanese countryside. For more info on Justin and his writings, check out his website - especially his essay, "Poverty in Japan." | |||
| TOKYO VICE with Jake Adelstein | 05 Apr 2024 | 02:03:06 | |
Jake Adelstein is an 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. The outro was Ryu Ga Gotaku from the famous Yakuza game franchise. The intro was my 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 reach me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| A PORTRAIT of Postwar Japan - The Life of Kieda Takao (Part 3) | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:00:29 | |
This is the third and final part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded 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 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 reach me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! | |||
| A PORTRAIT of Postwar Japan - The Life of Kieda Takao (Part 2) | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:36:08 | |
This is the second part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded 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 Japanese cover of Oasis's “Wonderwall” by なかたにつよし. The intro was my 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 reach me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| A PORTRAIT of Postwar Japan - The Life of Kieda Takao (Part 1) | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:30:45 | |
This is the first part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded 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 “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 original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can reach me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com | |||
| HH#71: Bush Beer Dad, AI, UBI, and MUSIC! | 30 Aug 2024 | 03:04:56 | |
A big “Sorry” to my 4 loyal listeners—please feel free to skip the long, one-hour rant at the beginning. I promise the music and AI talk afterward is worth sticking around for! 😅 SUPPORT THE SHOW! Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. If you like what you hear, please consider becoming a patron at Patreon. Every bit helps keep this crazy ride going! Thanks for listening! | |||
| YUKIO MISHIMA with Damian Flanagan | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:39:36 | |
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 his website. The musical outro was 起て！紅の若き獅子たち - (Get Up! Young Crimson Lions) - Anthem of the Tatenokai which is available with Japanese and English subs here. The intro was my original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with "Dubstep" from BenSound. | |||
| TOKYO REPORTER with Brett Bull | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:14:14 | |
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/ | |||
| CRUSHING the JLPT with Scott Wilson | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:30:24 | |
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 original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. | |||
| RETIRE JAPAN with Ben Tanaka | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:17:56 | |
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 outro was Rich Man, Poor Man by Nipps. The intro was my 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: As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| DISRUPTING JAPAN with Tim Romero | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:57:11 | |
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. Got something to say? You can find me at the following: | |||
| ROGER PULVERS - The Unmaking of an American (Part 2) | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:09:13 | |
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. Got something to say? You can find me at the following: As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| ROGER PULVERS - The Unmaking of an American (Part 1) | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:46:59 | |
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. Got something to say? You can find me at the following: As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| RAKUGO with Katsura Sunshine | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:09:48 | |
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:
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| AMY CHAVEZ on The Widow, the Priest and the Octopus Hunter | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:33:01 | |
Amy Chavez has been a columnist for The Bali Times, HuffPo, and The Japan Times (the latter 23 years). She founded Books on Asia in May 2018. Her articles have been published in newspapers and magazines around the world including Japan, the UK, the 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. canuck buddies out there. LINKS:
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| SHUGENDO with Dr. Caleb Carter | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:23:46 | |
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Caleb Carter about his book, A Path into the Mountains: Shugendō and Mount Togakushi.
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| HH#70: The Otaku Spectrum | 09 Aug 2024 | 03:14:17 | |
Once again, Trevor-kohai was lured into DIJ studios under the pretense of ‘a quick chat’ with 'free pizza and matcha' only to be mercilessly schooled in the ancient, highly classified art of podcasting—WW2 Japanese Secret Police-style. Picture it: 12 grueling hours of unrelenting waterboarding with Calpis (don’t worry, we used the fizzy kind for maximum effect) before he finally caved in and agreed to grace us with his presence for another round of HAPPY TIMES. And let me tell you, folks, the results are nothing short of miraculous. So buckle up, grab your spoons, and prepare yourself for a steaming hot serving of double cheese gyudon—served with a side of Trevor’s tears. Just the way you like it! LINKS:
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| JOHN RUCYNSKI on Bridging the Humor Barrier | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:14:44 | |
In this episode, we invite Professor John Rucynski back to discuss his book, Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language Teaching, and more generally the topic of joking in Japan. John 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.” To learn more about John and his work, check out the following books and articles:
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| ANNE CRESCINI Goes Full Japanese | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:32:59 | |
Anne Crescini, an author, blogger, and media personality, has a unique journey that spans continents. Originally from the United States, she has called Japan home for nearly a quarter of a century. Recently, Anne took a significant step by naturalizing as a Japanese citizen. In this episode, I sit down with her to discuss her experience during the naturalization process and delve into some of the challenges she has faced—both with fellow expats and the infamous netto uyoko—on Twitter and beyond.
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| ROLAND KELTS on The Art of Blade Runner Black Lotus | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:28:21 | |
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 a gorgeous book that pairs well with coffee tables and kotatsu alike. LINKS:
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| ETHNOMUSICOLOGY with Jillian Marshall PhD | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:35:55 | |
In this episode, we speak with author, ethnomusicologist -- and now podcaster -- Jillian Marshall about nearly everything under the sun.
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| SASEBO ANON: Part 2 | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:28:08 | |
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. For more info on Sasebo Anon, check out the following:
Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| SASEBO ANON: Part 1 | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:13:31 | |
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. For more info on Sasebo Anon, check out the following:
Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: As always, thanks for listening! | |||
| BLACK PASSENGER, YELLOW CABS with Stefhen Bryan | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:49:47 | |
In this episode, we speak with Stefhen Bryan, author of Black Passenger Yellow Cabs: Of Exile and Excess in Japan Want to learn more about Stefhen, check out the following: Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: And don't forget to give some love to Awich, the female Japanese rapper who produced the outro, Queendom. | |||
| THE JAPAN LIGHTS with Iain Maloney | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:36:52 | |
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. 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!
Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com And don't forget to give some love to Awich, the female Japanese rapper who produced the outro, Queendom. | |||
| KUKAI THE UNIVERSAL with Professor Steve McCarty | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:10:47 | |
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. And as always, thanks for listening! | |||
| A THOUSAND GRACES with Karen Hill Anton | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:13:22 | |
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. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com And don't forget to add Mieko Hirota to your playlist! | |||
| TRACY GREENWOOD of Weekly Fascination | 03 Aug 2024 | 03:43:47 | |
In this episode, we speak with Tracy Greenwood, lawyer and producer of the Weekly Fascination YouTube Channel and Podcast. If you want to learn more Tracy, check out the following: Links from 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@gmail.com | |||
| LIFE IS ELSEWHERE/BURN YOUR FLAGS with Iain Maloney | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:07:04 | |
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 “Compelling, tense, gorgeously-drawn and perfectly-paced” (Kirstin Innes) new book, Life is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags." To purchase his books, visit www.liminalink.com. To learn more about Iain, head over to his website or follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @iainmaloney SUPPORT THE SHOW! Deep in Japan is completely independent and crowd-funded. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thanks for listening! | |||
| HIKOSAEMON | 05 Jan 2024 | 02:14:12 | |
Hikosaemon is described 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. Got something to say? You can reach me at the following: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com And don't forget to give some love to the Blue Hearts, whose Train-Train was the outro for this episode. Thanks for listening! | |||
| JON HEESE - A Naturalized Japanese Politician | 05 Jan 2024 | 02:54:11 | |
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:
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| STEVE KEMME - The Life of Lafcadio Hearn | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:03:43 | |
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. Got something to say? You can reach me at | |||
| SCRIPTING JAPAN with Dr. Wes Robertson | 04 Jan 2024 | 02:05:46 | |
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/X Thanks for listening! | |||