Deep In Japan

In this podcast I interview American writer, photographer, and former green beret Michael Yon about his controversial book「 慰安婦の事実」or "The Truth about Comfort Women" (only available in Japanese). For more info on Michael Yon, check out the following: - Blog: https://www.michaelyon-online.com/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelYonFanPage/?ref=br_rsAfter the interview, co-host Trevor Holland and I have a long, drunken meta-discussion where we delve into Yon and the work of Japanese historians like Yoshiaki Yoshimi and Ikuhiko Hata, whose works include the following: - Yoshiaki Yoshimi (吉見 義明): "Comfort Women: Sexual Slavery in the Japanese Military During World War II" (従軍慰安婦)- Ikuhiko Hata (秦 郁彦): "Comfort Women and Sex in the Battle Zone" (慰安婦と戦場の性)Want to help support Deep in Japan? We could sure use it. Show your love by making a pledge at Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanOh, and make sure to ch

In this podcast Kyushu University Associate Professor Shaun ODwyer and I recount episodes from our lives which nearly pushed us to the brink of paranoia (bad) and discuss strategies for avoiding similar epistemological traps (good).Shaun's new book "Confucianism's Prospects" (State University of New York Press) is due out in August. More info on that at the following: http://www.sunypress.edu/p-6782-confucianisms-prospects.aspxAnd here's a link to Shaun’s most recent Japan Times VOICES column contribution, “On Migrants and Belonging": https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/05/13/commentary/japan-commentary/on-migrants-and-belonging/#.XOCWGtMzbUI Want to help support Deep in Japan? You know you do, and it's cheaper than a cup of coffee. Just navigate to the Patreon link below and make a pledge: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanLove you all, and thanks for listening!

AMY CHAVEZ has been a columnist for The Japan Times since 1997. Having lived on a small island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea for over 20 years, her work focuses on cultural differences between Japan and the West. Find links to her many projects and most recent publications at the following: Twitter: Books on Asia Facebook: Books on AsiaBooks on Asia NewsletterBooks on Kyoto Profile Blog: Amy on AsiaThe MOOO BAR! Amy’s Guide to Best Behavior in JapanAmy’s Tribe to Boyé Lafayette De MenteSUPPORT US - The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanMUSIC - The intro was "Yattemiyou" by WANIMA. The outro was RADWIMPS - 前前前世 (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we chat with blogger and naturalized Japanese citizen, Eido Inoue, about what it means to go native. You can learn more about Eido by visiting his blog at http://www.turning-japanese.info/Deep in Japan is a completely independent, commercial free work of love—piped to you straight out of my closet. And it’s pretty cold in here! Want to help with the heating bill? Make a pledge at patreon.com! It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. Sign up here: goo.gl/CZrhhVThe intro song was “Turning Japanese” by the Vapors, and the outdo sound was “New York” by the Sex Pistols. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Weber about a nasty case of food poisoning that resulted in a nasty experience with the Japanese medical system. Deep in Japan is a completely independent, commercial free work of love—piped to you straight out of my closet. And it’s cold in here! Wanna help with the heating bill? Make a pledge at Patreon.com. It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. Sign up here: goo.gl/CZrhhVIntro song is “Rumble” by my boy Ben at Bensound. The outro song was “Matteru” by Lullitones, along with the special bonus song: 「ピポピポ救急車」. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this episode, we chat with Canadian-born Osaka resident and writer, Josh Yates. You can learn more about Josh by visiting his blog at goo.gl/Pf9ZEG and learn more about Writers in Kyoto at https://goo.gl/ucmoAuLove the show? Help fund us by making a pledge at Patreon.com. It's simple, cheap and easy, and we would greatly appreciate it. You can sign up and pledge here: goo.gl/CZrhhVTraveling to the heart of Japan and looking to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan? Here's the link to Nozawakan, the place I mentioned in the intro: https://goo.gl/AjuDUP. Tell Yuki that Jeff from the Deep in Japan Podcast sent you. Thinking of applying to JET? Jason McCarthy's book has got you covered: The Essential JET Programme Application Guide: http://bit.ly/JET-Pro-GuideIntro & outro music for this episode was selected by our guest, Josh. The song was "You Can't Hurry" by Hi-STANDARD. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and ad free. Please consider helping support this impecunious father of three crazy hafu kids by becoming patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Steve Edwards (who now has his own podcast, by the way, called Jaded in Japan -- check it out) returns to the show to air a few more gripes about Japan. And gripes might be an understatement! Warning: If you are not interested in hearing criticism of Japan, this is not for you. We recorded this on the debut of "Premium Friday," a government campaign which urges people to leave work at 3:00 PM on last Friday of every month (neither of us did), in an effort to boost consumer spending amid Japan’s persistent deflation. According to the Japan Times, the first Premium Friday fell flat on its face, with only 3.7 percent of Tokyo area employees leaving work early, according to a survey. And outside of Tokyo, I'm guessing it's even worse. For the love of all that's *not* karoushi, let's hope i

Baye McNeil: Black in Japan, Part 3. Love the show? Support us by becoming a patron at Patreon.com. It's so easy! Here's the link: goo.gl/CZrhhVJust create an account, search for the Deep in Japan Podcast page, click the big, red "Become a Patron" button and -- BADA BING, BADA BOOM -- I'm your new best friend.No scheckles to throw at us? No problem. I know the feeling. Still wanna support the show, tho? Well, you can! Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. The world may be run by algorithms, but you don't have to be.All the background music on this track was by Nujabes. Love all their CDs. Really chill. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThanks for listening.

Baye McNeil: Part 2. Love the show? Support us by becoming a patron at Patreon.com. It's so easy! Here's the link: https://goo.gl/CZrhhVJust create an account, search for the Deep in Japan Podcast page, click the big, red "Become a Patron" button and -- BADA BING, BADA BOOM -- I'm your new best friend. No scheckles to throw at us? No problem. I know the feeling. Still wanna support the show, tho? Well, you can! Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. The world may be run by algorithms, but you don't have to be.Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanBGM includes:Mura Masa - Someday SomewhereSamples from Dj Krush's Zen and Ki-Oku albumsThanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, I talk with popular blogger, writer, Japan Times columnist, teacher, public speaker, social justice advocate, and all around swell guy, Baye McNeil. This is the first of what will likely be a two- or three-part series with Baye. If you enjoy it, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. It helps a lot. Deep in Japan is completely independent and commercial free, surviving sheerly on the largesse of my lovely and generous wife and what contributions I can collect at Patreon.com. If you like the show and would like to help support us, click the following link and make and pledge today. Lord knows we need it.Patreon: todahttps://www.patreon.com/user/community?u=3864210To subscribe an/or leave a review at iTunes, click here:iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-…d1121048809?mt=2In order of appearance, the background music of this podcast includes: 1. "Where are you from?” by Nobodyknows2. "ストーカーの唄 (三丁目貴方の家)" by Mao Abe3. "Shadowboxing” by Wu Tang Clan's GZA4. "I Sle

In this podcast, we chat it up with writer and intercultural communication coach, Nicolas Gattig, who has been living and working in Japan for the last eight years. Gattig's articles and essays about politics and education have been published in the Japan Times, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SOMA magazine, and Street Sheet. He is greatly interested in literature and the effects of culture, and bursting with insights into Japanese culture and society. For Nicolas's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-nicolas_gattig/To help keep Deep in Japan ad-free and adequately funded, please click the following link and pledge your support. Every bit helps: www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comBig thanks to Ben from www.bensound.com for providing all the sounds.

Former lightweight boxing champ cum surgeon, Dr. Ayato Obana (aka "Dr. Obama"), talks candidly about his life and work as surgeon -- and his struggles to overcome a life-threatening doughnut addiction. As always, Deep in Japan pulls no punches. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Deep in Japan is and always will be free for consumption, but is far from free to produce. Click the link above and help support us. Even as little as a buck a month -- less than the price of a cup of coffee -- would go a long way to help cover our many and growing expenses. We're completely independent, and every penny helps. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comSounds brought to you buy Ben from www.bensound.comThanks for listening.

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210For more information about Dr. Debito and his books, visit www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanFor more information about Dr. Debito and his books, visit www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

My curmudgeon of a friend, Steve, gives us an uncensored shortlist of all the things he can't stand about Japan. Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAll sound provided by Ben at http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

In this three part series with Dr. Arudo Debito, we discuss racism and discrimination in Japan in the context of his latest book, Embedded Racism: Japan's Visible Minorities and Racial Discrimination.Deep in Japan is completely ad-free and completely crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a supporter. Click on the following link and make a pledge: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Debito's books and articles, visit his award-winning blog at www.debito.orgSounds provided by my man Ben at www.bensound.comGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thank you for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。

In this podcast we catch up with our old friend, Trevor, a year after his return home to talk about reverse culture shock and reacclimatizing to life back in the US. Trevor was not only our first podcast guest, but also one of the most popular, so we're very excited to have him back on the show. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusic by Ben Sound at http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

Former high school English teacher, principal, and chairman of the board of education and Sister City Committee in Tateshina Town, my dear old friend, Uehara-Sensei, shares a drink with me, and talks about turning eighty. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan** Note: The quality of this recording is rather poor. After 20 hours of editing, tho, I was able to salvage and mold some chunks of it into recognizable sound. The result is far from ideal, but I just couldn't bring myself to toss it. Sound by http://www.bensound.com/Support the show

Rather deep in our cups, Trevor and I discuss his experiences teaching English in rural Japan for a year. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comMusic by www.bensound.comSupport the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapan or at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comIn this podcast, Tony talks about his 20 years as an expat in Japan.Support the show