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Krewe of Japan

Japan Society of New Orleans

Society & Culture

Education

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 146

Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.

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Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela

Season 5 · Episode 18

Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 51:09

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out!

------ About the Krewe ------

The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past KOJ Anime/Manga/Pop Culture Episodes ------

The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)

Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)

The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)

Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)

The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)

Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15)

Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)

Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)

The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)

Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)

City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)

How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)

Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)

Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 2) (S3E6)

Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 1) (S3E5)

Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)

Japanese Arcades (S2E16)

How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)

Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4)

Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)

The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime (2010's-Present) (S1E18)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)

The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)

We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)

Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)

------ Links about Taryn/Manga Lela------

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Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez)

Season 5 · Episode 17

Friday, September 20, 2024 • Duration 01:00:57

Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez rejoin the Krewe to continue our conversation on foreign-born samurai, this time highlighting the life of William Adams! In this episode, we explore his relationships with both Japanese & non-Japanese while in Japan, the similarities between William Adams's story & House of the Dragon (what?!), how he was a big inspiration for James Clavell's classic novel (and the adaptations) Shogun... AND SO MUCH MORE!

------ About the Krewe ------

------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------

Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!

Launching Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez

Season 5 · Episode 8

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 53:39

Japanese language programs in a non-university setting are a rarity in Louisiana, but fortunately for some students in the Greater New Orleans area, one school has them covered! The Krewe sits down with Dr. Tara Sanchez to discuss how she established a Japanese language program at Chalmette High School and how that program is providing opportunities not only for language learning but cultural exchange!

------ About the Krewe ------

------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------

Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!

The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa

Season 1 · Episode 12

Friday, April 23, 2021 • Duration 01:04:05

In this episode, Doug & Jennifer unsheathe their verbal katanas as they talk about Netflix’s hit documentary Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan. Notably, the documentary introduced a cast of overlooked historical figures who played a prominent role in the Sengoku Period, the Lady Samurai.

Tomoko Kitagawa, a Japanese historian and narrator featured in Age of Samurai, joins the Krewe to highlight the impact of these influential women, as well as share some stories of her journey from study abroad student to world-renown historian and best-selling author. This is an interview you won’t want to miss!

Check out Tomoko's website:

https://www.tomokokitagawa.com/world.html

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans:

http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/

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Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO

Season 1 · Episode 11

Friday, April 16, 2021 • Duration 01:33:59

In this episode, the Krewe is neck deep in travel nostalgia! Doug, Jenn & Nigel talk about places that should be on every traveler's list. Later in the episode, Doug and Jenn sit down with Kay Allen, Deputy Manager for the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Los Angeles Office. Kay provides fantastic insight into traveling Japan, some of her favorite destinations, and how the Olympics and CoVid-19 have reshaped the tourism industry in Japan.

Japan National Tourism Office:

https://www.japan.travel/en/us/

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans:

http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/

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Japanese Fluency Through Immersion ft. MattvsJapan

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, April 9, 2021 • Duration 01:21:59

In this episode, the Krewe sits down for a discussion on Japanese language study, goal-setting and fluency. They are joined by MattVsJapan, a popular language study YouTuber who developed his own language learning methodology called Refold. Together, Matt and the Krewe discuss the concept of “fluency”, experiences in language learning, and overcoming obstacles that can typically impede progress.

Check out Matt's amazing resource for learning languages Refold:

https://refold.la/

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans:

http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org

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The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, April 2, 2021 • Duration 01:09:25

In this episode, Nigel and special JSNO guest host Matthew Smith (Professor of English at Tulane University) explore the life and legacy of Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Koizumi Yakumo. Hearn's interest in the occult took him all over the world, including the cities of New Orleans and Matsue. Later in the episode, Doug joins Nigel and Matt to interview Hearn's great-grandson Bon Koizumi and his wife Shoko, taking an in-depth look into Hearn's impact on the world, then and now.

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Rapid Fire Questions Challenge ft. Andrew Freund

Season 1

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 • Duration 05:03

Welcome to our new Rapid Fire Questions Challenge! In this mini-series, we sit down with the guests from our full length episodes, and challenge them to answer as many random rapid fire questions as they can in 2 minutes. Be sure to check out multi US National Sumo Champion and director of USA Sumo, Andrew Freund's full interview on our "Talking Sumo" episode!

Want your question featured in a rapid fire challenge? Send it to us on social media or via email at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freund

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, March 26, 2021 • Duration 01:22:02

In this episode, Doug and Nigel sit down with multi US National Sumo champion and director of USA Sumo, Andrew Freund. In the interview, the Krewe and Andrew discuss the lifestyle and difference between amateur and pro sumo wrestlers, the origins of the US Sumo Open, Andrew's toughest competitors, and so much more! This is a supersized episode you don't want to miss!

For more on USA Sumo visit their website: https://www.usasumo.com

For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans visit: http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/

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Teaching English in Japan: Eikaiwa & Private ALT

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, March 19, 2021 • Duration 01:37:50

In this episode of Krewe of Japan, Doug and Jenn discuss teaching English in Japan through JET and non-JET opportunities. The episode transitions to an interview with Doug and two former JET participants, John Loynes (an Eikaiwa entrepreneur) and Bradley Trenery (a private school English instructor in Japan). Interested in pursing teaching English as a way to go to Japan, this episode is for you. From how they got into the JET program, what it's like day to day teaching English, to the best stories from teaching for 15+ years, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

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