Just Japan Podcast

In Episode 158 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Sam Ramdani about hitchhiking in Japan. Sam was looking for adventure and decided see what hitchhiking to a travel destination would be like. Sam shares a fun story and some practical hitchhiking advice for travelers out there thinking of trying it! Kevin Also talks about moving to China, food allergies and other things.

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Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
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Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-157 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast158HitchhikingInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:08am EDT

In Episode 157 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with John Gunning from InsideSportJapan.com. InsideSportJapan is an exciting new site covering the sports scene in Japan in English. Like Sumo? American Football? Rugby? Basketball? ..or other sports in Japan that might not get the coverage they deserve? Well, InsideSportJapan is here to fill that English language sports news void. Learn about the site, the work they do to cover the sports world in Japan and how, you might be able to join their team! You also have a chance to WIN and authentic sumo wrestler handprint in an InsideSportJapan/Just Japan Podcast collaborative contest!

Contest details in the show notes!
http://justjapanstuff.com


My new nature photography site:
Bugs of Asia:
https://www.facebook.com/bugsofasia/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-156 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast157InsideSportJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:55am EDT

In Episode 156 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Felicity Tillack from wherenextjapan.com. Felicity is an Australian photographer, content creator and teacher who just finished a 6 month stint working in a Buddhist temple on Mount Koya (Koyasan) in Japan. She talks about her incredible experiences working in a kitchen at a temple, the interesting people she met and how challenging it was. Felicity also talks about wherenextjapan.com, a great place to go to get some amazing Japan content!

 

My new nature photography site:
Bugs of Asia:
https://www.facebook.com/bugsofasia/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-155 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast156WorkingInATemple.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

In Episode 155 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea is joined by friends of the show, Andrew Higgins from the "Higgins in Japan" YouTube channel and Jason from NapaJapan.com. They talk about the Great Japanese Potato chip Shortage, North Korea acting like poop-heads, Andrew's recent move and other topics. Kevin also announces that he'll be leaving Japan with his family later this year for new adventures in China! Have no fear, the Just Japan Podcast will keep going!


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Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-154 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast155WhatTheHeckJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:25am EDT

In Episode 154 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Justin of the Kansai Culture Blog. Justin has created a blog that looks at events around the Kansai region of Japan as well as various aspects of Japanese culture and history. This blog digs much deeper into local Japanese culture than a typical blog. Learn more about a great Japan resource!

Also in the podcast: New school year, Potato chip shortage, Fishisfast.com, Japan Podcast Network...other stuff...


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https://anchor.fm/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-153 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast154KansaiCulture.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05am EDT

In Episode 153 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea welcomes Japanese sword expert Paul Martin to the show. If you want to know about swords in Japan, Paul Martin is your guy. He is a respected expert on the topic and can be regularly seen on Japanese and international TV talking about Japanese swords. He also makes regular presentations at the Samurai Museum in Tokyo and many other places throughout the country and world. Learn more about Japanese history, swords and weapons in this episode of the podcast!


The Japanese Sword on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The.Japanese.Sword/


Check out Just Japan Bites on Anchor!
https://anchor.fm/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com


Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Episodes 1-152 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast153TheJapaneseSword.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:44am EDT

In Episode 152 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with fellow Canadian Sam Ramdani. Sam is a teacher living in Kobe, Japan. He is a member of the JET Program and is also a Kobe Public Relations Ambassador. Sam talks about life in Kobe, the JET Program, how he came to Japan and learned Japanese. Sam also talks about what being a volunteer, promoting tourism for the City of Kobe is all about!

Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Episodes 1-151 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast152-LifeInKobeAndJET.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:06am EDT

It's "Myth Month" on the Just Japan Podcast! In this episode of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about some of the myths surrounding the English teaching industry in Japan. Do I have to be an English native speaker to get a teaching job? Do I need a teaching degree? Do I need to speak Japanese? Kevin answers theses questions and more.

Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Episodes 1-151 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast151TeachingMyhts.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05pm EDT

Is teriyaki really the "Taste of Japan"? Can I visit Japan if I don't speak Japanese? Are Japanese women submissive? Host Kevin O'Shea and guest Jim Mullins take on these myths and more in episode 150 of the Just Japan Podcast! Jim and Kevin follow up the popular episode "Myths of Japan". They talk about ones that may have some truth to them and others that are completely NOT TRUE! Kevin also talks about the Japan Podcast Network, podcasters building a podcasting community in Japan. He also talks more about his iLoveJapan project where LISTENERS can take part in an episode!

Japan Podcast Network:
http://japanpodcastnetwork.com/


Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Episodes 1-150 can be found here:
http://justjapan.libsyn.com/

Direct download: JustJapanPodcast150MoreJapanMyths.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:38am EDT

Why do you love Japan? Do you love Japanese culture, food, history or fashion? Time for the Just Japan Podcast community to get involved in an episode! Host Kevin O'Shea announces a fun listener community project. Record yourself telling us why you love/like Japan and your clip will be added to a "iLoveJapan" episode in the near future! Be part of this fun collaborative podcast project! Kevin also talks about justjapanstuff.com and his work to make it more of a "Japan Everything" hub!

Submissions can be a few minutes long or short and sweet!

Email them: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Just Japan Podcast:
Home: http://justjapanstuff.com
RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Direct download: JustJapanPodcastCommunityProjectiLoveJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 4:01am EDT