Just Japan Podcast

In this episode, Kevin welcomes Riki Ohkanda (PaprikaGirl) back on the podcast. Riki talks about how to cope with the summer heat in Tokyo and some life updates. They chat about breaking out of the expat bubble in Japan to find more happiness in life, health, and fitness as well as the recent news all about overtourism in Japan.

 

Follow Riki on Twitter (X):

https://x.com/PaprikaGirl_JP

 

 

Check out my other podcast on YouTube (Nature Talks Podcast):

https://www.youtube.com/@naturetalkspod

 

 

Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff

X: https://twitter.com/MadForMaple

Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

https://www.instagram.com/japannightscenes

 

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin

 

My new Instagram about my health journey…from bad to good!

https://www.instagram.com/turnaround_strength

Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_223_-_Summer_in_Tokyo_and_Tourism_in_Japan.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 12:43pm HKT

Just Japan Podcast - 222: Saving Trees and Environmental Activism in Tokyo

In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based marketing specialist and consultant, Rochelle Kopp. Rochelle has spent more than 30 years living in Japan and working in the business world. She is also a passionate environmental activist focusing on saving trees and parks in the Tokyo area. In a time when we are feeling the burn or climate change more than ever, we need trees, but many in Japan don’t think that way! Listen to Rochelle’s story and how you can help protect trees across Japan.

 

Follow Rochelle Kopp on Twitter (X):

https://x.com/JapanIntercult

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/

 

Change.org Petitions to save trees in Japan:

 

Jingu Stadium

Zenpukuji

Hibiya Park

Osaka City

Kobe's Oji Park

 

More links on the podcast's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff

 

 

Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff

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Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

https://www.instagram.com/japannightscenes


In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with returning guest Brian Waters. When Brian moved to Japan permanently from the United States his children were 5 and 3 years old. Now his oldest is in university and his youngest near completing high school. Brian reflects on his experiences as an American parent watching his children navigate the Japanese public school system.

 

Follow Brian on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/MyTwoYen

 

Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin:

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justjapanstuff

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Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev

https://www.instagram.com/japannightscenes

 


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