Sun, 12 May 2019
What's the deal with Japanese whiskey? Why has it become so famous? Is it really that good? In this episode of the JJP, we chat with writer Brian Ashcraft about the history of whiskey in Japan. We also chat about his work with Kotaku, the Japan Times and the books he's written. Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast
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Direct download: JJP_199-_Japanese_Whisky_with_Brian_Ashcraft.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12am EDT |
Sun, 5 May 2019
What does it take to get a university job in Japan? This week we chat with university instructor PeeJay. He talks about the qualifications you need to work in Japanese universities and how to find work. Get ready, episode 200 is coming soon!
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Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_198_Univeristy_Jobs.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:19am EDT |
Sun, 28 April 2019
Like Japanese food? Wanna see lots of it on YouTube? This week, in Episode 197, we chat with Eric Berg, aka, Ericsurf6 of YouTube fame! This Japan-based food vlogger has seen a great deal of success over the years on YouTube and his channel is going stronger than ever. If you like Japan and food, then you'll enjoy this interview! Podcast page: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook:
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_197_-_Eric_Meal_Time.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:05am EDT |
Sun, 21 April 2019
This week on the Just Japan Podcast we have a special treat. You get to listen to two chats Kevin had with regular guest PeeJay from 10 years ago! These chats are from their old collaborative YouTube channel, Two Beers in Asia. Next week, Kevin will be back with a regular and up-to-date interview! Podcast page: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook: |
Sat, 13 April 2019
In this episode, we chat with Kyoto, Japan-based filmmaker, Felicity Tillack about her full-length film, Impossible to Imagine which is set in Kyoto, Japan. We discuss this exciting project as well as other fascinating creative projects she has worked on in the past. Podcast page: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook:
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_195_-_impossible_to_imagine.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:54pm EDT |
Sun, 7 April 2019
In Episode 194, Kevin catches up with long time friends of the show, Andrew Higgins and Mully! They catch up and chat about what they are currently doing in Japan. It's been awhile and we're happy to be back. Home of the podcast: http://justjapanstuff.com Twitter: @madformaple New Podcast: |
Sun, 20 January 2019
In this update edition of the Just Japan Podcast, Kevin fills you in on where he has been and why you haven't heard the JJP in some time. He also talks about his new podcast all about education, the Making Better Teachers Podcast. Making Better Teachers Podcast: Twitter: @madformaple |
Sun, 9 September 2018
In JJP 192, Kevin chats with Earth Uncut TV's James Reynolds and Kansai Pee Jay about the recent typhoon (Typhoon Jebi - Typhoon 21) that smashed into the Kansai region of Japan. This was the most powerful and destructive typhoon to hit the Kansai region of Japan in the past 50 years. Both James and Pee Jay experienced the typhoon first hand and share those experiences with you folks! Just Japan Podcast: Twitter: @madformaple Instagram: @japannightscenes Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast192TyphoonPummelsJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:14am EDT |
Tue, 31 July 2018
In JJP 191, host Kevin O'Shea chats with the podcast's youngest guest, 8-year-old Kai (the host's son) about his experiences as a young student in Japanese elementary school versus an international school. Kai completed kindergarten and one semester of Grade One in Japan. He just finished his Grade One year at a large IB/PYP international school in Beijing. What are the differences in the eyes of a kid? What did he like about each school and how do they compare? Just Japan Podcast: Twitter: @madformaple Instagram: @japannightscenes Facebook:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast191JapaneseVSinternationalSchool.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:44pm EDT |
Sun, 22 July 2018
In JJP 190, Kevin gives some updates while on summer holiday in Canada. There will be no regular episodes of the Just Japan Podcast until August 2018. New Twitter home: @madformaple New Japan Instagram feed: @japannightscenes Facebook: Home |