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!
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Direct download: Just_Japan_-_Just_Japan_Podcast_-_Just_Asia_5_-_A_Bazaar_Weekend_Ahead_.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 6:02am EDT |
Mon, 2 May 2022
It’s been almost 3 years and we are back! Just Japan Podcast host stops by to say, “Hello” with his son Kai. They give some life updates and talk about his new podcast! The Supernatural Japan Podcast has a little something for every Japan enthusiast! SUBSCRIBE today!
Supernatural Japan on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498
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The Supernatural Japan podcast is now on Amazon Music! https://music.amazon.com/.../dedb712b.../supernatural-japan
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/supernatural-japan
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Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast_202-_Supernatural_Japan_.mp3
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 4:15am EDT |
Sun, 16 June 2019
After several years working as a reporter for NHK news, returning guest, Adam Walsh will return to Canada to continue his journalism career there. Adam talks about some of the highlights of his time covering Japan as a journalist and what its like to live and work Japan. Home of the podcast: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook:
Direct download: JJP_201_Reporter_Leavin_on_a_Jet_Plane.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:53am EDT |
Sun, 19 May 2019
200 episodes! Past guests join Kevin to chat about 200 episodes of the Just Japan Podcast! Join in the fun! Trivia and silliness are the order of the day! Podcast page: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook: |
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. Home of the podcast: https://justjapanstuff.com/
Twitter: @madformaple
Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
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! Podcast page: Twitter: @madformaple Facebook:
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 |
Tue, 19 June 2018
In JJP 189, host Kevin O'Shea talks about his experience with the Osaka Earthquake. Kevin and his family flew into Osaka from Beijing the night before the earthquake to start their summer vacation. He also discusses an appearance on The Weather Channel Podcast talking about the quake, plans while in Kobe for two weeks and the upcoming Just Japan Podcast meet up in Kobe, Japan! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @madformaple Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Podcast landing pad: justjapanstuff.com |
Tue, 12 June 2018
In JJP 188, Kevin O'Shea chats with acclaimed horror (and all things Japan-creepy) writer Thersa Matsuura about her writing as well as her podcast, Uncanny Japan. Thersa researches and writes about the darker side of Japan. She was nominated by the Horror Writer's Association for a 2017 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection for her book, "The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales." She created the Uncanny Japan podcast to share her dark tales of Japan with people around the world. Home of the podcast: Facebook: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev |
Fri, 25 May 2018
In JJP187, host Kevin chats about entertaining yourself in Japan, "way back when" versus now! Returning guests Andrew Higgins and Pee Jay talk about the different things they did for fun when they first arrived in Japan and their first few years in the country versus now. As you become more used to Japan and your life interests change, the things you do for fun change as well. Join the crew for a really fun conversation as well as a bonus story at the end of the podcast.
Facebook: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast187FunInJapanThenANdNow.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:46am EDT |
Tue, 22 May 2018
In JJP 186, host Kevin O'Shea reflects on some aspects of his time in Japan (solo episode this week). What were some mistakes he made while dealing with work and Japanese culture in general? Kevin also makes a counter to episode 184 (negative in Japan) and highlights a couple of friends who are happy and successful in Japan. Just Japan Podcast home online: Facebook: Twitter:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast186SuccessesAndMistakes.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:49am EDT |
Sat, 12 May 2018
In JJP 185, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Mike Cash, host of the Hanzai Podcast, a podcast about crime in Japan. The Hanzai Podcast is a weekly roundup of crime stories from around Japan as well as in-depth episodes about major crimes in Japan. If you like Japan and have an interest in true crime podcasts, you'll like the Hanzai Podcast. http://justjapanstuff.com/ Podcast Facebook Page: Twitter: @jlandkev |
Wed, 2 May 2018
In JJP 184 Kevin chats with returning guest Mully about negative foreigners in Japan. Whether living in Japan for a short time or long-term, you will inevitably run into negative foreigners. They seem to be the kind of people who complain about everything and are never happy. They also really seem to really dislike it when people say, "If you don't like Japan, then leave!" they also talk about more uplifting and positive aspects of being a Gaijin in Japan. Just Japan Stuff (the home of the podcast): Podcast Facebook Page: Twitter: @jlandkev |
Sun, 8 April 2018
IN JJP 183, Kevin chats with Tom from @BeingKansai on Twitter. @BeingKansai is probably the best source of cultural news and events going on in the Kansai region of Japan. If you are in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, etc. and are not sure what to do on any given weekend, @BeingKansai will give you lots of ideas! Tom and Kevin discuss the end of Hanami season in Japan as well as the various seasonal changes. With the changing weather comes new festivals, cultural events, and seasonal food! Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast183ChangingSeasonsFoodandMore.m4a
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Wed, 28 March 2018
In JJP 182, host Kevin O'Shea answers some listener questions about life in Beijing, China. After nearly 10 years of living and working in Japan, Kevin moved to Beijing last summer with his family for work. What is it like to live in China's capital city? What are the differences between Beijing and Kobe, Japan? This episode is a solo show, a little different than usual, but something you'll enjoy! Home of the Just Japan Podcast: Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Twitter: @jlandkev
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast182JapanTobeijing.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 10:32am EDT |
Thu, 22 March 2018
In JJP 181, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Brian Waters about being a parent in Japan. They talk about the cultural differences between Canada, America, and Japan in school and with regards to raising children. The pressure put on mothers with school PTO's, after school studying (juku) and future education plans. When you move from another country to Japan and decide to start a family, things can get really interesting and surprising when your kids start school! NEW BLOG! http://makingbetterteachers.com/ Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin |
Sat, 10 March 2018
JJP 180 - Host Kevin O'Shea chats with Jim "Mully" Mullins about some listener questions about Japan. They talk Japanese and Chinese food, traveling in Japan and some "must see" travel destinations. Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin |
Fri, 2 March 2018
JJP host Kevin chats with guests Mully and Tomoko about owning a pet in Japan. If you're in Japan, what's the process you must go through to buy and license a dog? How do you deal with medical issues and expenses? What happens if your dog gets attacked by other dogs!? A lot of great information in this episode for those of you already in Japan or thinking of coming to Japan and getting a dog. Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff |
Tue, 20 February 2018
JJP 178, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Pee Jay about the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and more specifically, the gold medal performance by Japanese skater, Yuzuru Hanyu. Pee Jay talks about Hanyu's history, recent injury and his performance at the Olympics. Olympians are more than just household names in Japan and top figure skaters are literally superstar! Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff |
Sat, 17 February 2018
JJP host Kevin chats with Damian Hackett, an Australian teacher living in Japan. After nearly 15 years as a teacher in Japan, Damian is taking the leap from the education sector to the agricultural sector. That's right! He's about to become a farmer in Japan. Learn more about his fascinating story and how he and his family will move from urban Kansai to rural Hiroshima Prefecture to become farmers. You'll love this story! Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast177FromTeachingToFarming.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:37am EDT |
Mon, 12 February 2018
JJP host Kevin chats with Andrew Higgins (Higgins in Japan on YouTube) about surviving in Japan on an English Teacher's salary. Is it possible? How low are entry-level salaries and what does it take to earn more? They also discuss the PyeongChang Olympics and the news that YouTube just demonetized all of Logan Paul's videos (you'll remember the controversy surrounding him and Japan's "Suicide Forest"). Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff |
Sat, 10 February 2018
JJP host Kevin chats with first time guest, Kaori about Awa Odori (Awa Dancing), a famous style of traditional dancing from Tokushima in Japan. Kaori explains what this style of dancing is and how she got involved in this very fun and energetic folk tradition in Japan. This week's show also features a piece by contributor Felicity Tillack about her really interesting Stay Japan experience. Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast175AwaOdoriAndJapaneseFestivals.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17am EDT |
Fri, 2 February 2018
In episode 174 of the podcast, Kevin chats with returning guest Felicity Tillack about her recent documentary, "Third Culture Kids in Japan." Felicity looked at the lives of people brought up in Japan, but have parents who are from other countries. They often find themselves in an interesting cultural dilemma. Learn more about some of the challenges these kids face. Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast1743rdCultureKidsInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:15am EDT |
Sat, 27 January 2018
JJP host Kevin chats with Tokyo-based travel writer Rob Goss. Rob has written extensively about Japan for publications such as National Geographic and Lonely Planet and recently published a book about Japanese onsen and ryokan. Learn more about these traditional Japanese inns and hot springs and why you should experience them when you visit Japan. Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast173JapaneseOnsenAndRyokan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:35am EDT |
Sun, 21 January 2018
Japan loves all things cute and they love their mascots. In episode 172, Kevin chats with Chris, the man behind the popular Twitter feed @mondomascots. His feed and website are dedicated to the cute and whacky world of Japanese mascots. Chris talks about the endless parade of mascots throughout Japan and mascot culture. It's a fun episode about a very Japanese thing! Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin |
Thu, 11 January 2018
In Episode 171 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Josh Yates about writing in Japan and the Kyoto/Kobe Writer's Groups. A returning guest, Josh talks about his involvement in the local writing scene in the Kansai region of Japan as well as the Kyoto and Kobe Writer's Groups. If you are aspiring writer in this part of Japan, the Kyoto and Kobe Writer's Groups are wonderful ways to network and get your name/work out there. Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com |
Sat, 6 January 2018
In this Episode of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about the past year with the Just Japan Podcast and some goals for 2018. 2017 saw some highs and lows for the podcast and this year, some big things are planned! Kevin also shares some Japan travel tips to help you with your next visit to Japan. Home of the podcast - Just Japan Stuff: Twitter and Instagram: @jlandkev Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast170-Goalsfor2018.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 1:49am EDT |
Thu, 4 January 2018
In this Episode of the Just Japan Podcast we learn more about therealjapan.com. Kevin chats with Rob, the person behind one of the best Japan-centric travel and culture websites out there. Learn more about what got Rob interested in Japan and what motivated him to start "The Real Japan." Find out how the site has grown over the years and where it is going. If you are interested in traveling or moving to Japan (just plain interested in Japan), you'll be happy you found therealjapan.com.
Come on over to Just Japan Stuff (home of the podcast): http://justjapanstuff.com Follow the podcast on Twiter and Instagram: @jlandkev Check us out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/busankevin |
Sat, 14 October 2017
In Episode 168 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Dan from the JA Dan (Dan in Japan) YouTube channel. They talk about making the move to Japan, life in the Akashi and Kobe area, starting and maintaining a YouTube channel and a lot more. Dan made the move from the U.K. about a year and a half ago and shares his fun perspectives and experiences on his YouTube channel. Learn more about this content creator on this week's episode. Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast168FromTheUKtoJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 9:34pm EDT |
Sun, 1 October 2017
In Episode 167 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Tokyo-based writer Craig Atkinson about writing in Japan. Craig talks about his background as a writer as well as the new zine he is producing and distributing in Tokyo and beyond. He discusses his interest in creating a physical piece of work in an era where many writers now only create digitally. Craig talks about the writing process as well as the physical production of his zine. Kevin also talks about the big October holiday he is enjoying, a little about Beijing as well as his upcoming winter trip to the Kansai region of Japan.
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Mon, 25 September 2017
We're Back!! In Episode 166 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Tom of the @BeingKansai Twitter account! @BeingKansai is one of the best places to find out what's happening in the Kansai Region of Japan. Concerts, festivals, food, events, photos, etc., are all shared on this great Twitter Feed! Tom and Kevin talk about life in the Kansai as well as where he finds all of the great information he shares.
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Fri, 4 August 2017
In Episode 165 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea is joined by some of the podcast's biggest supporters and guests. This is a special occasion because it is the last episode to be recorded in Japan for awhile. Kevin and family are moving to Beijing, China. More episodes will come from China (about Japan). Kevin and friends chat about his move, the future of the podcast and coping with summer in Japan. Thank you for all of your amazing support and follow Kevin on social media to check out his new adventures! Just Japan Podcast: All 165 episodes available here:
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Fri, 28 July 2017
In Episode 164 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Adam Walsh. Adam is a journalist with the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) who has been in Japan for the past few years as part of a partnership with Japan's national broadcaster NHK. Adam also talks about some of his most memorable travel and food experiences he's had while in Japan. Just Japan Podcast:
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Fri, 21 July 2017
In Episode 163 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about more than one month of podcast silence! where has he been? What has he ben doing? HINT....Beijing, China might have something to do with it! Just Japan Podcast:
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Tue, 20 June 2017
In this mini-update episode, host Kevin O'Shea talks a little about the lack of regular episodes this month! Have no fear...the Just Japan Podcast is still here! My new nature photography site:
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Fri, 9 June 2017
In Episode 161 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Clayton MacIntosh about being an artist and illustrator here in Japan. Clayton came to Japan 5 years ago on the JET Program teaching English in public schools in Japan, but is now focusing on his original career as an illustrator. He has spent time as a Kobe Public Relations Ambassador as well as a productive artist and content creator in Kobe, Japan. Clayton and his wife are about to make their transition back home to Australia and into new careers. Enjoy this fascinating look into the amazing things you can do in Japan! Just Japan Podcast: RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Instagram: http://instagram.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com Japan Podcast Network: Episodes 1-161 can be found here:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast161-IllustratorInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:06am EDT |
Sun, 28 May 2017
In Episode 160 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Dave Williams. Dave is an American living and working in Japan, but he also does something that is quite amazing. When not being a teacher, parent or husband, he is entertaining crowds as a pro/amateur wrestler known as the Half-assed Dragon 適当龍! Dave has a wonderful and very unique story to share with the podcast this week. Learn how he came to Japan and how he became a comedic wrestler and entertainer.
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Sun, 21 May 2017
In Episode 159 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with friends of the show, Jim Mullins and Andrew Higgins. Often you read travel tips about how you should behave in Japan. In this podcast, Kevin, Jim and Andrew talk about how you SHOULDN'T behave in Japan! Don't open packages before you pay for them, Don't be loud drunks, Don't be loud on trains, etc. Some good advice from some folks who have been in Japan for a long time! Kevin's new nature photography site:
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Fri, 12 May 2017
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. Contest details in the show notes!
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast158HitchhikingInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:08am EDT |
Thu, 4 May 2017
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!
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Sun, 30 April 2017
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!
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Wed, 19 April 2017
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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Thu, 13 April 2017
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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Fri, 7 April 2017
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!
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Wed, 29 March 2017
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:
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Fri, 24 March 2017
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:
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Wed, 22 March 2017
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:
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Sat, 18 March 2017
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:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcastCommunityProjectiLoveJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 4:01am EDT |
Tue, 14 March 2017
In Episode 149 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with well-known YouTube Sumo wrestling commentator Jason Harris (Jason's All Sumo Channel). They chat about the 2017 Osaka Sumo Tournament and the first tournament for newly minted Yokozuna Kisenosato. He's the first Japanese born Yokozuna in almost 20 years and its causing a big stir here in Japan. Sumo attendance is up and so is support for the sport. Find out news from the sumo world and some predictions from Jason. Watch Sumo Here: Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast149SumoInOsaka.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 12:04am EDT |
Thu, 9 March 2017
In Episode 148 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea welcomes friend of the show Jim Mullins to talks about some JAPAN MYTHS! Many folks who have never been to Japan have some preconceived notions of Japan that may not be so true. Cosplay Everywhere! Everything is High Tech! Everything is Clean! Everything is Expensive! Jim and Kevin give some real-life "truths" about Japan in a fun and entertaining way with lots of stories and anecdotes. Just Japan Podcast: |
Thu, 2 March 2017
In Episode 147 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Gordon Heady all about Japanese sake. Sake, known also Nihonshu, is an iconic alcohol that many think of when talking about Japanese food and drink culture. Gordon is someone who knows a great deal about sake culture, history and the making of the brew! Gordon has spent several years working in Japanese sake breweries and he enjoys sharing his knowledge on Twitter and in a future book. Learn a thing or two about sake and then go out and find some in your local liquor shop or supermarket!
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Sat, 25 February 2017
In Episode 146 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Andrew Higgins about coaching a sports team in Japan. Many of us have opportunities to coach in or native countries, but not always in a place like Japan. Andrew is both a teacher and a coach at his local junior high school in Japan. Andrew talks about how he first got into coaching and how he has found it rewarding. Kevin also talks about the Spring 2017 Just Japan Podcast merchandise campaign! https://teespring.com/just-japan-podcast-spring-2017
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Thu, 23 February 2017
This special storytelling episode is dedicated to the late and great Stuart McLean. Stuart was one of Canada's greatest storytellers and one of the reasons I started podcasting. I aspire to be like Stuart. I will miss your stories and will honour you by sharing my stories with the world. This Just Japan Podcast tale is all about eels in a bowl. It leaves shivers down my spine, but hopefully put smiles on your faces! I will miss you Stuart, Dave and Morley....
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Sun, 19 February 2017
Just Japan News Podcast covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from February 13-19th, 2017.
Winter Asian Games kick off in Sapporo NKorea sanctions 75th Anniversary of Japanese-American Internment Anti-bullying software ASDF Scrambles Reach Record JustJapanStuff.com Updates (our own "top" news)
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Wed, 15 February 2017
In Episode 145 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with typhoon hunter and extreme weather videographer, James Reynolds. James has spent years traveling around Asia filming extreme weather footage. He gets into the middle of typhoons, films erupting volcanoes and gets up to his neck in snow! James is now based in Tokyo and makes his living sharing extreme weather events with organizations such as CNN, the Weather Channel and National Geographic. Listen to his awesome stories and learn more about a fascinating man and a fascinating job!
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast145TyphoonHuntingAndExtremeWeather.m4a
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Sat, 11 February 2017
In Episode 144 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about some of the exciting changes coming to justjapanstuff.com. It is now being transformed into a great Japan-related content portal with regular posts by several writers about food, culture, work, travel, adventure, language learning, etc. Kevin also answers mail bag questions about music shops in Japan, a possible Just Japan Podcast hanami party (Cherry Blossom viewing party) and breaking into the teaching market in Japan. Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast144CherryBlossomPartiesTeachingAndMusic.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 12:45am EDT |
Sun, 5 February 2017
Just Japan News Podcast covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from January 29th - February 4th, 2017. U.S. "Shoulder to Shoulder" with Japan on Defense
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Wed, 1 February 2017
In episode 143 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Scott from the "chillinkansai" YouTube channel. Scott and Kevin talk about some of the very unexpected things that can happen to you if you are an online content creator. Scott talks about a recent copyright battle he had when another podcaster who used his music without permission and Kevin talks about a rather ugly incident he faced on YouTube years ago. Being a content creator is a lot of fun, but occasionally others out there can take the fun out of things! Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast143UnexpectedProblems.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:31am EDT |
Sat, 28 January 2017
Just Japan News Podcast covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from January 22nd-28th 2017. Trump and Abe on trade relations (no more TPP)
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Wed, 25 January 2017
In Episode 142 of the podcast, Kevin chats with Andrew (Higgins in Japan on YouTube) and James (altinsider.com) about life during the winter months in Japan. Is it possible to keep warm in this country? How do you keep warm and what do you eat to make you feel comfortable? From winter hacks, apartment heating to comfort food and some plain ole silly talk, learn a thing or two about battling winter in Japan! Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast142BattlingTheWinter.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55pm EDT |
Sat, 21 January 2017
Just Japan News Podcast covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from January 15th-21st, 2017. Just Japan News Podcast:
Direct download: Just_Japan_News-3-_Abe-Trump-Crime-Cherry-Blossoms-and-Toilets.m4a
Category:news -- posted at: 6:32am EDT |
Thu, 19 January 2017
In episode 141 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Rob Bright from beertengoku.com. Beer Tengoku is one of the best sources for English and Japanese news, reviews and interviews about Japanese craft beer and the Japanese craft beer industry. Rob talks about the site, the work that goes into putting it together as well as beer and craft beer in Japan.
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast141BeerTengoku-CraftBeerInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:33am EDT |
Fri, 13 January 2017
Just Japan News covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from January 8th-14th, 2017. Just Japan News Podcast: |
Wed, 11 January 2017
In Episode 140, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Paul from the Critical Eats YouTube channel. Critical Eats Japan brings you amazing and very regular food review videos from Japan. Snacks, drinks, fast food, traditional meals, weird food and more! Find out more about what goes into food video blogging in Japan. If you want to learn more about cool Japanese snacks, treats and bites to eat, Critical Eats Japan is the place to go! Kevin and Paul also discuss some different and cool travel and vlog-style videos you can find on the channel as well.
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Sat, 7 January 2017
Just Japan News Podcast covers some of the top news stories come from Japan each week. This week's episode covers stories from January 1st-7th, 2017. Just Japan News Podcast: |
Fri, 6 January 2017
In Episode 139 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with friend of the show Jim Mullins (aka Mully) about the December (first ever) Japan Podtacular podcast meet up! A lot of great people came to the Harbour Tavern in Kobe, Japan to talk podcasting and have some fun! Just Japan Podcast: |
Fri, 30 December 2016
In Episode 138 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea looks at some of the biggest news stories of 2016 in Japan. He also talks about some new plans and ideas for the Just Japan Podcast heading into 2017. Have a happy, healthy and safe New Year everyone and thenk you for listening to the podcast! Just Japan Podcast: |
Mon, 26 December 2016
In this holiday 2016 bonus episode, host Kevin O'Shea talks about his recent interview on BBC Radio 5 Live. Kevin was interviewed on Christmas Day about some aspects of Christmas in Japan such as people eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for Christmas/Christmas eve dinner. Listen to the interview! Just Japan Podcast: |
Tue, 20 December 2016
Merry Christmas! In episode 137 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guests Brian and Jason about celebrating Christmas in Japan. Tonight's panelists have bi-cultural families so Kevin wanted to know about how they celebrate Christmas in Japan with their families. Was Christmas a big event when they were growing up in Canada and America? How did they celebrate the holiday when their children were younger and now? They also talk about Japan in general at Christmas, KFC at Christmas and many other things! Merry Christmas from the Just Japan Podcast everyone! You are all awesome! Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast137ChristmasAndBiCulturalFamilies.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:55am EDT |
Wed, 14 December 2016
In Episode 136 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with radio DJ and podcaster Matt Medix. Matt was a successful Internet radio DJ in the United States when a Japanese terrestrial station recruited him and brought him to Japan. He has worked both as a successful radio DJ and as a member of the game development industry here in Japan. Matt has done a lot of exciting things in this country and you're going to love his story! He is also the host of the Rest Radio Show Podcast! Kevin also talks about the Japan Podtacular podcast meet up on December 28th and answers your "Japan Questions" in the mail bag section of the show! Just Japan Podcast: |
Tue, 6 December 2016
In Episode 135 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks with CBC journalist Adam Walsh. Adam is a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and is now spending time in Tokyo working with the NHK World. NHK World is the English language branch of Japan's national broadcaster NHK. Adam talks about how he became a journalist in Canada as well as his journey here to Japan. We talk work, cultural differences, food and travel. You'll definitely find this a fascinating discussion!
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Fri, 2 December 2016
In Episode 134 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with friend of the show Jim Mullins (Mully's Place Podcast). They catch up on what's happening with Jim and his wife Tomoko. They chat about the Christmas season here in Japan as well as the upcoming Japan Podtacular podcast meet up on December 28th, here in Kobe, Japan. Japan Podtacular meet:
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Tue, 22 November 2016
In Episode 133 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea flies solo. He talks about this past weekend's Kobe Marathon and how he wasn't able to participate due to an injury. After 3 plus years away from running, Kevin hoped to make this year's Kobe Marathon his 11th full marathon. Things weren't in the cards and a few weeks before the big day he had a knee injury that would sideline him. You get to hear the sounds of the marathon as Kevin cheered runners on near the finish line and of course recorded it! Even if you aren't interested in running, you'll enjoy this interesting aspect of life for many in Japan! Just Japan Podcast: |
Wed, 16 November 2016
In Episode 132 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks with Dean Newcombe. Dean is the person behind the exciting adventure TV show, "runAway Japan." "How far would you go to discover the soul of Japan?" is the tagline for this unique take on Japan. Dean and his cast mates make their way around Japan using only human power. Watch them run, cycle, kayak, climb and power their way around Japan in a grueling and challenging way. They push themselves and explore the culture and beauty of Japan. Dean talks about his background in Japan as well as charity work he has done in the past. He also explains the evolution of "runAway Japan" as well as it's future. Just Japan Podcast: |
Tue, 8 November 2016
In Episode 131 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with Christoph, an exchange student at Kobe University from Germany. This is Christoph's 8th time in Japan. He has traveled to Japan, worked in Japan and is now a Graduate student here in Kobe. Christoph talks about his experiences here, how you can study abroad in Japan as well as the ups and downs of life in this country. How should you prepare to come to Japan? What are some of the best parts of the country?
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast131StudyingAbroadInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:53am EDT |
Thu, 27 October 2016
In Episode 130 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks HALLOWEEN with guests Andrew, Mully and Marcus. In the 3rd Just Japan Podcast Halloween Spooktacular, Kevin and guests talk about their childhood Halloween memories in their own countries. What was Halloween like in Canada, America, Singapore and the U.K.? What is Halloween like in Japan? The guys also talk about their top Halloween movie and TV show picks! Happy Halloween from the Just Japan Podcast! Kevin also talks about the Just Japan Podcast Fall merchandise campaign which ends November 7th, 2016. Get black and white short-sleeved t-shirts, women's tees, long-sleeved tees, hoodies and coffee mugs! Sizes Small-5XL. https://teespring.com/justjapanpodcastfall2016
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast130HalloweenSpooktacular2016.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:26am EDT |
Mon, 24 October 2016
In episode 129 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea flies solo and answers listener questions about being homesick when living abroad in Japan. Kevin talks about his first years in Asia (Korea) and how he dealt with homesickness and how he still feels it from time to time now. Kevin gives some advice to those who are new to Japan and those planning to live here in the future. Kevin also talks about the Just Japan Podcast Fall merchandise campaign which ends November 7th, 2016. Get black and white short-sleeved t-shirts, women's tees, long-sleeved tees, hoodies and coffee mugs! Sizes Small-5XL. https://teespring.com/justjapanpodcastfall2016
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Mon, 17 October 2016
In Episode 128 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Jim Mullins of the Mully's Place Podcast. They chat about podcasting in Japan, geocaching, Japan Podtacular 2016, quiting smoking and life with Diabetes in Japan! What's one thing they DON'T talk about....the American election! Enjoy another awesome podcast episode...all about Japan! There's also a NEW Just Japan Podcast merchandise campaign!
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Fri, 7 October 2016
In Episode 127 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about some recent typhoon activity in Japan and what it's like to have to work during serious weather situations. The winners of the Just Japan Podcast/NapaJapan candy contest are announced and Kevin chats about Kobe Marathon 2016 and his training. Some Patreon shout-outs as well! Learn more about Kevin's second podcast, the "All Over the Place Podcast." http://allovertheplacepodcast.com Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanpodcast127TyphoonsAndCandyWinners.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT |
Wed, 28 September 2016
In Episode 126 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Victor Gonzalez about his 4th Sea to Summit climb of Mt. Fuji. Most people who tackle the mountain start more than half way up at the 5th Station, but Victor conquers the mountain every year from sea level. Find out about this year's epic hike, the costs behind it as well as his gear and equipment recommendations. Victor also talks about working in Tokyo and life in Japan's biggest city. Kevin also talks about his new podcast! The "All Over the Place Podcast"
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast126ClimbingMountainsAndTheBigCity.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:02pm EDT |
Sun, 18 September 2016
In Episode 125 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Jason from napajapan.com. Jason, a Canadian long-term resident of Japan talks about raising bi-lingual children in an international family. He and his family live in Hokkaido. How did his children learn to speak English in a pre-Netflix, Hulu and Amazon TV world? What resources did he use to help expose his kids to English while living in a Japanese environment? Kevin and Jason also talk about an amazing FREE JAPANESE SNACK CONTEST! You can win two prize packs of Japanese treats from napanjapan.com (contest ends Sept. 30th, 2016). --- listen for details!
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast125CandyContestAndParentingInJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:13am EDT |
Sat, 10 September 2016
In Episode 124 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest James Winovich. James is the man behind the ALT Insider website and podcast. When not working hard to produce a great podcast and content for English teachers in Japan, James is working hard as a parent. A very common point of thought, study and discussion amongst parents in international families is how to raise your children to be bilingual. This is always a challenge and the Just Japan Podcast loves to bring you different perspectives. Listen to James and Kevin chat about raising bilingual kids and about his website and new Japan resume service!
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Direct download: JustJapanPodcast124RaisingBilingualKids.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:18am EDT |
Mon, 5 September 2016
In Episode 123 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea flies solo answering your questions about Japan. Kevin discusses the challenges of raising children in an international family, things he would miss about Japan he would mis if he left, Japanese food he likes, etc. Kevin also talks about a new (second) podcast on the horizon and the upcoming December 2016 Just Japan Podcast/Mully's Place Podcast live event and meet up in Kobe! Support the podcast on Patreon: Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast123QuestionsAboutJapan.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:09am EDT |
Sun, 28 August 2016
In Episode 122 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with long-term expat and entrepreneur Tim Romero. An experienced business person in Japan, Tim is also the host of the "Disrupting Japan" podcast. His podcast is all about the startup culture in Japan, creating businesses and interviewing those who are active members of Japan's startup business culture. Tim offers a unique glimpse into creating a business in Japan. At the end of this week's episode there is also a "bonus" audio piece. Listen to a story by Kevin from his "BusanKevin" YouTube channel from 2010! -- Retro Time! Wait til the VERY end... Support the podcast on Patreon: Just Japan Podcast: |
Tue, 23 August 2016
In a special bonus summer episode of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about what goes into making an episode of the podcast. How is it recorded, edited and uploaded to the Internet and how is it produced? What's the process for finding and interviewing guests? There's a lot of work to get each episode up on places like iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Sound Cloud, but it's all done as a labour of love! Support the podcast on Pateon: Just Japan Podcast: |
Sun, 21 August 2016
In Episode 121 of the podcast, host Kevin O'Shea welcomes back regular guests Mully and Pee Jay. Mully and Pee Jay are both long-term expat residents of Japan who arrived here in the early 1990's. What did they do for entertainment in the days before the Internet was around? How did they make friends before there was social networking? Were there English TV shows on Japanese stations? How does the entertainment and social landscape look today as compared to when they first landed in Japan? Pee Jay and Mully also give some advice to people thinking of coming to Japan for the first time. Support the podcast on Pateon: Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast121EntertainingYourselfThenAndNow.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:14am EDT |
Sat, 13 August 2016
In Episode 120 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning and frequent guest Mully of the Mully's Place Podcast. They take a stroll down memory lane and chat about their favorite TV shows of the 1970's and 80's. They also talk about Japan stuff! Kevin and Jim talk about Japanese food, travel in Japan and Jim's podcast. Support the podcast: Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast120-RetroTVandJapanStuff.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:09am EDT |
Thu, 4 August 2016
In Episode 119 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks with Brett Larner of the Japan Running News. With the Rio Summer Olympics kicking off this week, Kevin gets the analysis of the Japanese Athletics team (specifically runners) from Brett. Brett is the "go to guy" when it comes to expertise in the running world in Japan in English. Brett talks a little bit about his site, "Japan Running News" as well as the Japanese athletes to watch out for in Rio. We briefly touch on the Russian doping scandal and talk about what to expect this summer in Rio! Just Japan Podcast: |
Sat, 30 July 2016
PokemonGO is in Japan! In Episode 118 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea brings Andrew Higgins back on the podcast to talk about PokemonGo in Japan. When they last talked, the game was in many countries, but not Japan (much to the frustration of both Japanese people and foreigners in Japan). Now it's here! Listen to Andrew and Kevin chat about the game a few days after it dropped! Just Japan Podcast: |
Mon, 25 July 2016
In Episode 117 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with Trevor Raichura, the person behind thehanshintigers.com. His site is the most exhaustive English-language place to learn about the famed Japanese baseball team, follow the most recent news and learn about the players. Trevor even has a podcast about Hanshin Tigers news. Find out what got Trevor interested in Japanese baseball, the Hanshin Tigers and what motivated him to create this amazing website! Just Japan Podcast: |
Wed, 20 July 2016
In Episode 116 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Andrew Higgins about the lack of Pokemon Go in Japan! Weeks after being released in the United States and other countries, the wildly popular game Pokemon Go is still (as of July 20th) unavailable in Japan, the birthplace of Pokemon. Andrew and Kevin chat about the game in general, talk about release date rumours and vent their general frustration in not being able to play the game the world is talking about! Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast116PokemonGoIsANoInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 7:47am EDT |
Fri, 15 July 2016
In Episode 115 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Tom Gates of the Red Dragon Diaries YouTube channel. Hailing from the United States, Tom 's popular YouTube channel contains videos about daily life in Korea (and now Japan), teaching and Judo. His passion for Judo makes his videos a fascinating take on life in Korea that we don't see with other vloggers. Tom has also written a book for those interested in life in Korea called "Destiny Nation: Korea." Tom talks about his time in Korea, his book as well as finding a place to train in Judo when in Japan. Support the podcast on Patreon: Shownotes/Website: http://justjapanstuff.com
Direct download: Just_Japan_Podcast115_Red_Dragon_Diaries.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:53am EDT |
Fri, 8 July 2016
In Episode 114 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with professional comic writer (manga writer) Sean Michael Wilson. Sean is originally from the U.K., but now calls Kumamoto, Japan home. He talks about how he became a comic book writer in the U.K. and how he became a manga writer in Japan. How does the publishing industry work in Japan? How can you get your foot in the door as a foreign writer or artist? If you've ever daydreamed about being a comic writer or artist in Japan, then this is the episode for you! Sean also talks about the earthquake recovery in Kumamoto, Japan. Kevin talks about the end of rainy season in Japan, the successful t-shirt campaign, a new Just japan Podcast newsletter email mailing list and a BONUS story (recorded in 2010) at the end of the podcast! Just Japan Podcast:
Direct download: JustJapanPodcast114WritingMangaInJapan.m4a
Category:Society & Culture -- posted at: 8:51am EDT |
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