Sat, 16 December 2023
Have you ever heard of Chikara Ishi 力石 or Strength Stones in Japan? Probably not. Kevin chats with Osaka-based strength athlete, David Dunlap about the history of stone lifting in Japan. Now, an almost lost sport, Chikara Ishi was once renowned and revered around Japan. Today, strength athletes such as David and the World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis are trying to put the sport back on the map in Japan. Learn more about this fascinating piece of Japanese history. Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast
Follow David on YouTube (Nobei Power): https://www.youtube.com/@nonbei_power
Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonbei.power
Check out the Strength Unknown video with Martins Licis and David: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CEjK9haKSQ
Follow the Podcast on social media: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev YouTube: http://youtube.com/@busankevin
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_206_-_Chikara_Ishi_-_Strength_Stones_with_David_Dunlap.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:34am HKT |
Tue, 5 December 2023
In this episode, Kevin chats with Jim Mullins, aka, Mully. Jim has called Japan home for 32 years and appeared on the Just Japan Podcast more than 20 times. Kevin and Jim catch up on life and talk about Jim’s years as a content creator in Japan. They also chat about what has kept Mully in Japan for so long and even about his Podcast, the Mully’s Place Podcast. Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast
Check out the Supernatural Japan Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498
Just Japan Podcast: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Bluesky: @madformaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev YouTube: http://youtube.com/@busankevin
Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_205_-_Long-Term_Expat_-_Return_of_Mully.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 4:51pm HKT |
Fri, 1 December 2023
Kevin has a fantastic chat with television producer and Japan-based personality, Riki Ohkanda. Riki has a passion for celebrating the Japanese kimono and other aspects of traditional living in Japan. She can often be seen on Twitter sharing her impressive kimono knowledge and fashion and was recently featured on an NHK World television program about the iconic traveler, Isabella Bird. She talks about how she arrived in Japan, became interested in the culture, and uses Twitter (X) to share positivity and a love of Japan. (This interview was originally part of the Just Asia Podcast in Spring 2023) Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast
Riki Ohkanda (Paprika Girl) on X: https://twitter.com/PaprikaGirl_JP
Just Japan Podcast: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Bluesky: @madformaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev YouTube: http://youtube.com/@busankevin Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_-_204_-_Bringing_Back_Traditions_with_Riki_Ohkanda.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 12:41pm HKT |
Tue, 28 November 2023
We are back! Are you still out there listening? In this episode, we chat with Casey Bean, an American living in Ishikawa Prefecture 石川県. He talks about how he found his way to Japan, life in a slower-paced area of Japan, and his podcasts, The Bean Pod, and Ishikawa Summit to Sea. We also talk about forest gardening, chickens, and recording original music, and Casey advises listeners seeking the slow life in rural Japan.
Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/12afe98c5d57/just-japan-podcast
Just Japan Podcast: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple Instagram (travel and life): https://instagram.com/jlandkev Instagram (nature stuff): https://instagram.com/shizenwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/@busankevin
Casey’s Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBeanpod The Bean Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-beanpod-podcast/id1466025228 Ishikawa Summit to Sea: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ishikawa-summit-to-sea/id1528933719
Casey’s original music: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/casey-bean/1651202917?l=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1S3zduDWaH7xzmwbuP3t8p?si=C52ld3tPTlmsp83-ewfImQ&nd=1
Bandcamp Album Links: https://caseybean.bandcamp.com/album/black-white https://caseybean.bandcamp.com/album/before-dark
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_203_-_Life_in_Rural_Japan_and_the_Bean_Pod_with_Casey_Bean.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 6:21pm HKT |
Tue, 6 June 2023
International educator and podcaster, Kevin O’Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. The Just Asia Podcast profiles fascinating expats living across Asia doing amazing things. He talks to people in Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and more. Listen to their stories and be inspired by the lives they lead.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asia/id1674193428
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qBwXhrGswVKwd7HlwwP8E
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/daa3e5dd-7705-459a-8232-cc887772e096/just-asia
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1071669
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjViZjUwMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
© Kevin O'Shea 2023
Direct download: Just_Japan_-_Just_Asia_Advery_-_June_2023.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:41am HKT |
Fri, 17 March 2023
International educator and podcaster, Kevin O’Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. From the quirky facets of life in Japan to living under covid restrictions in China. Kevin talks about food, travel, raising 3rd culture kids, gardening, teaching at international schools, and a lot more. International living has a lot of ups and sometimes downs. Next stop…Malaysia for even more food, travel, and life adventures!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asia/id1674193428
Spotify:
Direct download: Just_Japan_-_Just_Japan_Podcast_-_Just_Asia_5_-_A_Bazaar_Weekend_Ahead_.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 6:02pm HKT |