Just Japan Podcast

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Synopsis

Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.

Episodes

  • Just Japan Podcast 94: Japanese New Year

    30/12/2015 Duration: 36min

    In Episode 94 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks about New Year's traditions in Japan. New Years is the most important holiday of the year for Japanese people. Kevin talks about some traditions such as ringing in the New Year with 108 bells, the O-Sechi meal, special money for children, New Year's cleaning, mochi, soba noodles on New Year's Eve and the first visit to the shrine on January 1st. Kevin also talks about the famous NHK New Year's music television show Kohaku Uta Gassen (Kohaku) and how this year there will be a Star Wars theme! Happy New Year everyone and thank you for being so AWESOME! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 93: Living in Tokyo

    28/12/2015 Duration: 01h05min

    In Episode 93 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning panelists Hikosaemon and Jenny Silver about living in Tokyo, Japan's largest city. Life in Tokyo is certainly different than in other parts of Japan. It's bigger, more crowded, maybe more expensive, but it's also more exciting and has more ammenities than other parts of the country. Kevin chats with two people who have a lot of experience living in Tokyo and enjoying the city to the fullest! There are many good reasons why so many people not only want to visit Tokyo, but live there as well. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! 2015 was a great year for the podcast and 2016 will be even better! Thanks for your continued support! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 92: Christmas Party in Japan!

    22/12/2015 Duration: 01h12min

    In Episode 92 of the Just Japan Podcast there's a party! A Christmas Party! Guests Steve Miller of the Asia News Weekly Podcast, Mully of the Mully's Place Podcast and Kathryn and Russ of the Kitty Does Japan YouTube channel join the podcast for the 2nd annual Christmas Party Podcast! Learn about Christmas in Japan and Korea. How do people celebrate the occasion? What do they eat and what do they do? The guests share fun stories about the Holiday Season in Japan and South Korea as well as their favorite Holiday movies and activities. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 91: Marrying a Japanese Woman

    12/12/2015 Duration: 01h24min

    In Episode 91 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with returning panelists Brian Waters and Jim Mullins about being foreigners in Japan married to Japanese women. How do cutlural differences between make international marriages more challenging? What do the parents of a Japanese woman think about her marrying a foreign man? This week's guests share their tories and some of their insights into international marriages in Japan from the perspective of North American men. Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 90: Teaching Adults in Japan

    01/12/2015 Duration: 01h24min

    In Episode 90 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with two long term expats in Japan about teaching adults English. Returning guests Liam Carrigan and Kenny Hanna stop by to talk about the adult English language industry in Japan. How challenging is it to find jobs in this branch of the ESL market? How does it differ from teaching children? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Kenny, Liam and Kevin also share their experiences teaching adults not only in Japan, but South Korea and Hong Kong as well. "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 89: Gundam

    20/11/2015 Duration: 01h13min

    In Episode 89 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Andrew Higgins about Gundam. Andrew tells us about the iconic Japanese animation series. What is Gundam? How popular is it here in Japan as well as abroad? Andrew also talks about building Gundam model kits as the giant life-sized Gundam mech at the Gundam Museum in Tokyo. This week's episode also features the Just Japan Podcast "mail-bag section" where Kevin and Andrew answer some listener questions about Star Wars in Japan as well as dating. Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 88: Kendama

    12/11/2015 Duration: 01h09min

    In Episode 88 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with kendama player Ryan Cabal "rysofunny" on Instagram about the traditional Japanese trick toy, the kendama. Ryan is an American living in South Korea and a kendama enthusiast. He talks about his background as a kendama player, his frequesnt trips to Japan to participate in events as well as the kendama community in Japan, Korea and around the world. In this episode of the podcast we learn that the kendama is certainly one cool toy and it takes a lot of practice and skill if you want to be noticed with it! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 87: Cartooning in Japan (with a Texan in Tokyo)

    05/11/2015 Duration: 01h25min

    In Episode 87 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Grace Mineta. Also known as a Texan in Tokyo on YouTube, Grace is an accomplished cartoonist, blogger and jvlogger (Japan YouTuber). Grace talks about her origins as a cartoonist, the cartoons she draws here in Japan and how she has published her work over the years. Grace talks about her web published work as well as how she was able to publish her cartoons in paperback form. In this episode you'll hear an inspiring story of self-publishing success. Kevin also answers listener questions in the Just Japan Podcast "mail bag" section and talks about growing facial hair in the Movember challenge to raise awareness and funds to combat prostate and testicular cancer. Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 86: Halloween in Japan

    27/10/2015 Duration: 29min

    Episode 86 of the Just Japan Podcast is all about Halloween. Kevin talks a little bit about the evolution of the Halloween celebration in Japan and we get to hear some spooky tales by "Brother Grimm" Eric Drummond. Eric is a mentalist, performer and parapsycologist based out of Japan. Happy Halloween to all of the amazing Just Japan Podcast listeners out there! "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 85: Self-Publishing and Promotion

    17/10/2015 Duration: 01h15min

    In Episode 85 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks with Japan-based writer Baye McNeil. A returning guest, Baye is a Japan Times columnist and author of " Hi! My Name is Loco and I am a Racist" and "Loco in Yokohama." Baye talks about making the transition from blogger to novelist as well as self-publishing and promoting your written work. How do you get your book out there and how do you build an audience? Baye also talks about the Japan Writer's Coference. He will be conducting a workshop at the conference on October 24th, 2015 right here in Kobe, Japan. "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 84: Fall in Japan

    13/10/2015 Duration: 01h11min

    In Episode 84 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with two long-term expats living in Japan. Pee Jay and Scott join the podcast to talk about Fall in Japan. They chat about the seasonal changes, fashion, seasonal food and beverages, momiji as well as Halloween. They also answer listener questions in the "Mail Bag" portion of the show. Do Japanese people like sweets as much as Westerners? Is it acceptable to consume alcohol in public? The two winners of the Just Japan Podcast/napaJapan.com snack food contest are announced as well. "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 83: Snacks, Snacks, Snacks

    02/10/2015 Duration: 01h25min

    In Episode 83 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Jason from napanjapan.com about Japanese snacks. Japan is known for its amazing selection of wonderful and sometimes strange snack foods and flavors. Tomato sauce and spaghetti ice cream, sweet bean Pepsi and Eggs Benedict potato chips...all realities in Japan! No one knows more about snacks in Japan than Jason, a Canadian based out of Hokkaido who provides snacks to people all around the world via his online store, NapaJapan. Kevin and Jason also announce a Just Japan Podcast/NapaJapan free snack pack giveaway contest! "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 82: Ice Hockey in Japan

    27/09/2015 Duration: 52min

    In Episode 82 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with Canadian expat Patrick Kwan about playing ice hockey in Japan. Patrick started playing hockey at the age of 6 in Victoria, British Columbia. When he moved to Japan several years ago as a member of the JET Program he made sure to bring his hockey bag filled with equipment with him. He has been playing ice hockey here ever since. He currently plays with 2 teams in the Kansai area. Have you ever thought about playing hockey in Japan? Do Japanese people like the sport? Is it possible to learn the game in Japan? Can you buy hockey equipment in Japan? You'll find out in this week's episode! "Luck of Japan" Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.comRSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rssTwitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkevEmail: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 81: Japan Podcaster Party!

    13/09/2015 Duration: 01h43min

    In Episode 81 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to a panel of Japan-based podcasters about "Everything Japan"! Returning guests and friends of the show sit down to chat about a variety of topics. Kat and Jenny from he Kimochi Uncensored Podcast as well as Jim and Tomoko from the Mully's Place Podcast answer Just Japan Podcast listener questions in an epic "Podcaster Party!" A wealth of Japan knowledge coming your way this week. Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckofJapan   Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 80: Kyoto Brewing Company

    06/09/2015 Duration: 59min

    In Episode 80 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Benjamin Falck, Chris Hainge and Paul Speed of the Kyoto Brewing Company.  Find out how one of Japan's newest craft breweries got started as well as about the craft beer scene in Japan. Once upon a time beer fans in Japan were limited to rather bland options produced by  major breweries, but luckily that is changing. Ben, Chris and Paul talk about how they met years ago in Aomori Prefecture while working as teachers and how they have turned their dream of making beer into a reality.   Sit back and listen to this interesting story of entrepreneurship and craft beer.  Kyoto Brewing Company: http://kyotobrewing.com/   Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com  

  • Just Japan Podcast 79: Stereotypes, Retiring and Angry Cops

    27/08/2015 Duration: 01h47min

    In Episode 79 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea speaks with a panel of returning guests about their views on Japan. Hikosaemon of YouTube fame, video blogger KansaiPj as well as writer, Liam Carriagan chat with Kevin about a variety of topics generated by the Just Japan Podcast listeners. Is it true that typical Japanese salarymen don't have time for their familes? How does health care in Japan compare to other countries'?  Have we thought about retiring in Japan? Do police in Japan profile foreigners? These questions and more are discussed on the weekly podcast about "Everything Japan"! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com  

  • Just Japan Podcast 78: Marrying People in Japan

    23/08/2015 Duration: 01h15min

    In Episode 78 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Percival Constantine, an American living in Japan about being a Wedding Celebrant. Sometimes refered to as "fake priests", there are companies in Japan that hire "Western looking" men to act as mock priests at weddings for Japanese couples. This is a trend that is becoming more popular in recent years in Japan. Have that "foreign themed wedding" right here in Japan! Percival also talks about his previous experience as a member of the JET Program, his transition from that job as well as his writing. Percival is also an action/adventure writer.  Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 77: English Education in Japan

    12/08/2015 Duration: 01h24min

    In Episode 77 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea chats with David Staggs. David, a cohost of the Mully's Place Podcast is a long-term American expat who lives and works in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. David came to Japan more than 20 years ago and worked as an eikaiwa (language school) teacher. David's career in English Education has now evolved an he not only runs his own school, but writes a series of ESL textbooks for a publishing country. When not running his school, being a family man or cohosting a podcast, David travels around Japan participating in conferences where he teaches people how to use his textbooks.  This is definitely an interesting stroy of someone with a great deal of experience in Japan.  Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 76: Summer Heat (Bonus Pod)

    08/08/2015 Duration: 26min

    In this special bonus episode of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin flies solo. In Episode 76, he talks about summer in Japan. What do people do to beat the heat during the long and humid Japanese summer? Kevin answers some listener questions about Japan during the hot season and talks about some of the positive aspects of summer such as fireworks, summer festivals, yukatas and more.  Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

  • Just Japan Podcast 75: Fishing in Japan

    04/08/2015 Duration: 01h13min

    In Episode 75 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O'Shea talks to Jonathan Cooper, an Australian living and working in Japan. Jonathan is an avid salt water fisherman and sea kayaker. He talks about how you can get started fishing in Japan as well as his own fishing and kayaking adventures. Jonathan has lived in several parts of Japan and now spends most of his time fishing around the islands off the coast of Hiroshima. If you are interested in the outdoors and a more relaxed lifestyle in Japan, this is the episode for you! Shownotes/Website: http://busankevin.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/justjapanpodcast RSS Feed: http://justjapan.libsyn.com/rss Twitter: http://twitter.com/jlandkev Email: justjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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