Sat, 11 June 2016
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Tue, 7 June 2016
In Episode 110 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Brian Waters about being a foreign parent having kids in Japanese schools. The Japanese education system is very different than in other countries. What is it like to have your child attend school in a school system that is very different than the one you know? Kevin also talks about the Kobe PR Ambassadors initiative which he is a member of. Kevin and others are volunteering to promote the City of Kobe to the world via social media! Kobe PR Ambassadors: Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast110-MyKidsGoToSchoolInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:06am EDT |
Fri, 27 May 2016
In Episode 109 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with well-known Japan-based writer Baye McNeil. Baye has been on the podcast before talking about his books, "Hi! My Name is Loco and I'm a Racist" and "Loco in Yokohama" as well as talking about being a writer in Japan. In this episode Baye chats about being a writer, but more importantly his Kickstarter campaign to fund the translation of his books into Japanese. Baye also talks about his new book, "Winning Abroad." Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast109WinningAbroad.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:17pm EDT |
Mon, 23 May 2016
In Episode 108 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea is flying solo and he's answering your questions! That's right...Mail Bag questions left on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are getting tackled in this week's episode. Will same-sex marriage or marijuana ever be legalized in Japan? Can I work in Japan without speaking Japanese? How do you overcome homesickness? Can women carry pepper spray to deter or fight off train molesters? How hard is it to get freelance work in Japan? The questions are varied an interesting in this week's episode! Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast108ABunchofStuff.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:24am EDT |
Sun, 8 May 2016
In Episode 107 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with friend of the show Jim Mullins (Mully) about his recent medical issues in Japan and dealing with health care in Japan for more long-term and serious matters. Jim was recently diagnosed with Diabetes and spent a few weeks in the hospital. He shares his story about how he realized he had this disease, his stay in hospital and his road to recovery (aka...Highway to Health). Kevin and Jim also discuss the importance of putting pride and fear in the back seat and immediately going to doctors if you think there is something wrong with you health-wise. Kevin Also talks about Golden Week in Japan, the Kobe Public Relations Ambassadors program and the horrible Fort McMurray fires in Canada. http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online)
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast107Diabetes.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:17am EDT |
Fri, 29 April 2016
In Episode 106 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Pee Jay about figure skating in Japan. Some people may be surprised to learn that figure skating is one of the most popular fan sports in Japan and its' fans are intensely loyal. No matter where you go in the world to see a major skating event it's safe to say there will be a large contingent of Japanese fans there. Pee Jay, an avid figure skating fan himself talks about the fan culture, well-known skaters like Asada Mao and Hanyu Yuzaru as well as why the sport is so popular. http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online) Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast106JapanLovesFigureSkating.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:34am EDT |
Sun, 17 April 2016
In Episode 105 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with returning guest Kevin Tarpey. They talk about Kevin's attempt at through-hiking the Appalachian Trail, his time in Japan (interviewed him live), Japanese hospitality to foreign travelers and other adventures! Kevin (the host) also talks about Hanami, doing volunteer public relations work for the City of Kobe as well a the terrible earthquakes and disaster in the southern island of Kyushu and the City of Kumamoto. http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online) Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast105AnotherWalkInTheWoods.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:32am EDT |
Sun, 3 April 2016
In Episode 104 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Derek Winston, the editor of the Japan travel and lifestyle website, enablejapan.com. The site covers tourist hot spots in Tokyo as well as places to shop and eat. The site includes stories, reviews and videos. Derek himself is also a very interesting person. Having recetnly retired from the United States Navy, Derek's ship was involved in the rescue and recovery operations in the days following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku. He lives in Tokyo with his family where he studies Communications and Journalism at Temple University Japan. http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online) Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast104EnAbleJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:51am EDT |
Fri, 25 March 2016
In Episode 103 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about being a guest at a wedding in Japan. If you are living in Japan long enough, eventually you will be invited to a wedding. The rules and formalities are very different than in other countries. Kevin talks about the traditions of giving and receiving gifts, when to drink and eat, how to dress and after parties,etc. If you have an interest in Japanese culture, old and modern, you'll enjoy this episode!
https://www.facebook.com/birdsofkansai http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online) Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast103GoingToAWedding.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 7:27am EDT |
Fri, 18 March 2016
In Episode 102 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Orrin Heath (DancesWithCranes on YouTube), a 5th year JET (English language teacher) living in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Orrin, an American citizen, lives here in Japan with his wife who is also American. They came to Japan 5 years ago with little experience in the country and language and have since started a family. Their son was born in a Japanese hospital and they have been raising him quite successfully in foreign country. For those outside of Japan with families and an interest in moving to Japan, Orrin's story is proof that it is definitely possible to raise a family here and enjoy an satisfying and fun life!
https://www.facebook.com/birdsofkansai http://justjapanstuff.com (new home online) Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast102ForeignFamilyInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT |
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