Fri, 20 November 2015
In Episode 89 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Andrew Higgins about Gundam. Andrew tells us about the iconic Japanese animation series. What is Gundam? How popular is it here in Japan as well as abroad? Andrew also talks about building Gundam model kits as the giant life-sized Gundam mech at the Gundam Museum in Tokyo. This week's episode also features the Just Japan Podcast "mail-bag section" where Kevin and Andrew answer some listener questions about Star Wars in Japan as well as dating. Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com |
Wed, 11 November 2015
In Episode 88 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with kendama player Ryan Cabal "rysofunny" on Instagram about the traditional Japanese trick toy, the kendama. Ryan is an American living in South Korea and a kendama enthusiast. He talks about his background as a kendama player, his frequesnt trips to Japan to participate in events as well as the kendama community in Japan, Korea and around the world. In this episode of the podcast we learn that the kendama is certainly one cool toy and it takes a lot of practice and skill if you want to be noticed with it! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com |
Thu, 5 November 2015
In Episode 87 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Grace Mineta. Also known as a Texan in Tokyo on YouTube, Grace is an accomplished cartoonist, blogger and jvlogger (Japan YouTuber). Grace talks about her origins as a cartoonist, the cartoons she draws here in Japan and how she has published her work over the years. Grace talks about her web published work as well as how she was able to publish her cartoons in paperback form. In this episode you'll hear an inspiring story of self-publishing success. Kevin also answers listener questions in the Just Japan Podcast "mail bag" section and talks about growing facial hair in the Movember challenge to raise awareness and funds to combat prostate and testicular cancer. Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast87CartooningInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 4:45am EDT |
Mon, 26 October 2015
Episode 86 of the Just Japan Podcast is all about Halloween. Kevin talks a little bit about the evolution of the Halloween celebration in Japan and we get to hear some spooky tales by "Brother Grimm" Eric Drummond. Eric is a mentalist, performer and parapsycologist based out of Japan. Happy Halloween to all of the amazing Just Japan Podcast listeners out there!
Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast86HalloweenInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:23pm EDT |
Sat, 17 October 2015
In Episode 85 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks with Japan-based writer Baye McNeil. A returning guest, Baye is a Japan Times columnist and author of " Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist" and "Loco in Yokohama." Baye talks about making the transition from blogger to novelist as well as self-publishing and promoting your written work. How do you get your book out there and how do you build an audience? Baye also talks about the Japan Writer's Coference. He will be conducting a workshop at the conference on October 24th, 2015 right here in Kobe, Japan. "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop: Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast85-SelfPublishingAndPromotion.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:42am EDT |
Tue, 13 October 2015
In Episode 84 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with two long-term expats living in Japan. Pee Jay and Scott join the podcast to talk about Fall in Japan. They chat about the seasonal changes, fashion, seasonal food and beverages, momiji as well as Halloween. They also answer listener questions in the "Mail Bag" portion of the show. Do Japanese people like sweets as much as Westerners? Is it acceptable to consume alcohol in public? The two winners of the Just Japan Podcast/napaJapan.com snack food contest are announced as well. "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop: Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast84FallInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:11am EDT |
Fri, 2 October 2015
In Episode 83 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Jason from napanjapan.com about Japanese snacks. Japan is known for its amazing selection of wonderful and sometimes strange snack foods and flavors. Tomato sauce and spaghetti ice cream, sweet bean Pepsi and Eggs Benedict potato chips...all realities in Japan! No one knows more about snacks in Japan than Jason, a Canadian based out of Hokkaido who provides snacks to people all around the world via his online store, NapaJapan. Kevin and Jason also announce a Just Japan Podcast/NapaJapan free snack pack giveaway contest!
Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustjJapanPodcast83SnacksSnacksSnacks.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Sat, 26 September 2015
In Episode 82 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Canadian expat Patrick Kwan about playing ice hockey in Japan. Patrick started playing hockey at the age of 6 in Victoria, British Columbia. When he moved to Japan several years ago as a member of the JET Program he made sure to bring his hockey bag filled with equipment with him. He has been playing ice hockey here ever since. He currently plays with 2 teams in the Kansai area. Have you ever thought about playing hockey in Japan? Do Japanese people like the sport? Is it possible to learn the game in Japan? Can you buy hockey equipment in Japan? You'll find out in this week's episode!
Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast82IceHockeyinJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:11pm EDT |
Sun, 13 September 2015
In Episode 81 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to a panel of Japan-based podcasters about "Everything Japan"! Returning guests and friends of the show sit down to chat about a variety of topics. Kat and Jenny from he Kimochi Uncensored Podcast as well as Jim and Tomoko from the Mully's Place Podcast answer Just Japan Podcast listener questions in an epic "Podcaster Party!" A wealth of Japan knowledge coming your way this week. Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan
Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast81JapanPodcasterParty.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 7:43am EDT |
Sat, 5 September 2015
In Episode 80 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Benjamin Falck, Chris Hainge and Paul Speed of the Kyoto Brewing Company. Find out how one of Japan's newest craft breweries got started as well as about the craft beer scene in Japan. Once upon a time beer fans in Japan were limited to rather bland options produced by major breweries, but luckily that is changing. Ben, Chris and Paul talk about how they met years ago in Aomori Prefecture while working as teachers and how they have turned their dream of making beer into a reality. Sit back and listen to this interesting story of entrepreneurship and craft beer. Kyoto Brewing Company: http://kyotobrewing.com/
Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast80KyotoBrewingCompany.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 11:39pm EDT |
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