Deep In Japan

Jeff calls Steve out of the blue on his new TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer. And no, sorry, as you can no doubt tell, the audio levels are not yet dialed in. Still testing. Bear with me.  The outro was "Telephone Number" by Junko Ohashi, sourced by Mythic Weeb/DIJ Benefactor, Sir James Hatheway. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show

In this episode, we talk with author and SoraNews24 journalist Scott Wilson about his life in Japan in general and about passing N1 of the JLPT in specific.  For more detailed info, see Scott's article on the JLPT, along with his website and Twitch page. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show here at Patreon. The outro was the original One Piece series opening. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. 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 (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. See links below for info. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Jeff's new mic (which is still in the mail) PM Kishida Announces Sanctions Against RussiaPM Kishida Announces MORE Sanctions Against RussiaJapan Sinks Official TrailerThe Japan Film Festival 2022That Air BnB in Tat with JengaWhen Was the First Anime Breast Bounce?Gamer Apartments / e-RoomsThe Naked Hokkaido ManThe outro was “Let’s Start WW3” by World Order. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs al

This is the first of a two-part interview series with Timothy Langley Esquire. Having almost forty years of experience in the Japanese public affairs sector, Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire, a consulting firm based out of Tokyo. Along with his business interests, Langley also hosts the famous Tokyo on Fire podcast and gives weekly political debriefings on Clubs. Links below: LangleyEsquire HomepageEspionage in Tokyo with Rober WhitingTokyo on Fire PodcastLangley on LinkedinMr. Langley Goes to TokyoThe Ship StoryThe Hero StoryLangley on CBS Morning NewsPlease note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we're broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was Shima Uta by The Boom. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can

This is the third and final part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was a cover of Masahi Sada's "さよならにっぽん” and although I'm not sure who the female singer is (if you know, please tell me) the track I sourced can be found here. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound. 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 (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

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This is the second part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan MUSIC!The outro was a Japanese cover of Oasis's “Wonderwall” by なかたにつよし. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with Gagaku and “Dubstep" from BenSound. 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 (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the first part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!HistoryPod - The Mukden Incident of 1931Grunge - The Truth About Japanese Kamikaze Pilots is Pretty GrimUnseen Japan - The Siege of Asama Sanso: The Japanese Red Army’s Last Stand(Japanese Language) Documentary on The Asama Sanso IncidentAnother Interesting (Japanese Language) Doc on Asama SansoMUSIC!The outro was “Kamikaze” from the Sounds of War album. You can find English subs here, although the sound quality is not as good. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the fo

In this episode, Steve and I talk about the Copernican inversion in his thinking about Japan: Will he remain here as an English teacher forever, or will he devise an exit strategy and get Ghosn?  But that’s not all we talk about… Buckle up, cuz this one is wild. Do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean my children may not go to uni. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!While the Rest of Us Die TrailerUltradian RhythmsThe Huberman Lab PodcastDeath Factory - Japan’s Unit 731Japan at War: An Oral HistoryAn Interview with a Meth Dealer | Trafficked with Mariana van ZellerJeff's "murderer buddy"A certain Reddit thread that may or may not have inspired certain audio samplings in this episodeMUSIC!The outro was a remix of JUMP. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to sa

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a lot of stuff, as you can see from the links below. Note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Tommy Lee Jones BOSS Coffee CMsMore Tommy Lee BOSS CMs with English CCセブンカフェWolf Children MemeGuy arrested for scamming 7-11 coffee machinesSoftserve in RamenAsahi Super Dry Changes RecipeWhat does your wallet say about you? Oshikatsu Book - Otaku LingoTempura YokaiMUSIC!The outro was ASOBOiSM / ROOM205 feat. 森心言. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thank

In this episode, we respond to the voice of the masses: We ask Mike Burke anything!  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was "Among Us Medley | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate". The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup. Audio footage of the soul-channeling stuff was taken from The Angelic Initiative, Episode 1019 - Horses, Genders, and Amperage - a gold mine of a YouTube channel if there ever was one. (Make sure to read the FAQ in their show notes.) And as always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show

In this episode, three otakus (James "mythic weeb" Hatheway, Jeff "pro-PS5 gamer" Krueger, and Trevor "King of Saitama" Holland) talk for nearly three hours about all kinds of otaku shit: Akiba, retro gaming, MTG, and puters, etc.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was "Renai Circulation." The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup.As always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show

In this episode, we welcome back Professor Steve McCarty to reflect on his forty-plus years of teaching and living in Japan. Over the course of the interview, McCarty shows his personality, values, and his personal philosophy on life. He describes encounters with Edwin O. Reischauer, Alan Watts, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg, and Donald Keene. Discussing his career as a professor, he advises navigating between assimilation and going native, consulting and negotiating to gain leeway, and remaining a professional foreigner. He applies the intercultural communication concept of public self and private self to reconcile cultural differences in an international family. He presents anecdotes at the local level of living in Japan such as community organizations and playing on baseball teams. He discusses Buddhism and avoiding inner conflict, balancing spontaneity with ethics so as not to harm others. Finally, he illustrates what makes real haiku possible in any language. If you would like to learn more about McCarty and

This is the Deep in Japan News segment, where soon-to-be Dr. Mike Burke and I babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we delve into Omnicron, border strictures, Japan's 'Sympathy Budget' expenditures for US bases, and much, much more. Remember: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at Patreon.com or navigated to https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　Story Links:  般若 / インダハウス / YouTube ExclusiveJapan Entry Controls to For Time BeingParents Mourn Singer Sayaka KanadaJapan, US agree on Tokyo's cost for US basesWiki: Omoiyari Yosan / Sympathy BudgetAudio: これはぺんです・This is a penThe outro was 般若 / インダハウス. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapandeep.in

In this episode, we do an AMA with Steve 'The Negatron Bomb' Edwards. Enjoy! And do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was "Chu-hi" by Miyachi available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX82C5vQMIU&ab_channel=Miyachi The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. 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

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we celebrate Christmas! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at Patreon The outro was a Japanese version of Jingle Bells. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was 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

This week, we dusted off a shelved recording from back in April 2017. It was awkward for me to listen to and edit this because I was a completely different human being at that time - with a completely different job in a completely different industry, a completely different family dynamic, completely different goals, ambitions, and interests, and for the most part, I even had completely different cells in my body. And I assume the same was true was Trevor. In any event, here it is. Enjoy! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: FRYING DUTCHMEN, ‘humanERROR’: https://bit.ly/31xswCY Akira 100%: https://bit.ly/3Dwy4e3 Koko ga hen da yo: https://bit.ly/3DtgGGT Golden Eggs samples: https://bit.ly/3rDox2p The teacher who duct-taped kids’ mouths shut: https://bit.ly/3pzXrXo The Moritomo Gakuen Scandal: https://bit.ly/3EzdCu5 On the Moritomo Gakuen Curr

In this episode, the first of our Study Session series, Trevor and I take p.10 of the famed SHINKANZEN MASUTA DOKKAI NIHONGO NOURYOKU SHIKEN N2 (新完全マスター読解能力試験N2), a JLPT reader available at https://amzn.to/3pgN2zv And here is the reading from p 10: 練習１：問いに対する答えとして、最もよいものを一つ選びなさい。この前、教師の人と話していて、子供がTVゲームばかりして、友達同士遊ばないから困っているとぼやいていました。TVゲームに対するもっとも一般的な批判です。僕はいつも、この批判を聞くと、それは正しいのだけれど、だけど、先生、あなた方だって、カラオケで盛り上がるでしょう、つまり、ゆっくり酒でも飲み始めたら、誰のどんな批判が飛び出すか分からないから、その空間を避けるでしょう、もちろん、僕もそうですよ、スタッフや役者同志が酔っ払って何を言い出す分からない時は、カラオケに走るのが最も安全な方法ですから、と心の中で思ってしますのです。そして、子供は、そういう大人の生活の知恵を敏感に知っていて、友達の家に遊びに行って、何を話そうかと緊張する瞬間、あるものはTVゲームのスイッチを入れ、あれ者は「スラムダンク」のコミックを手に取るのですよ、と思ってしますのです。問い：この文章の内容として最も適切なものはどれか。1. 子供がTVゲームをするのは、まだ子供達だけでカラオケにいけないからだ。2. 子供がTVゲームをするのは緊張を避けるためで、大人がカラオケに行くのと同じだ。3. 子供がTVゲームをすることを批判するなら、大人もカラオケに行くべきではない。4. 子供がTVゲームをするのは、カラオケほど他人から批判されず、安全だからだ。The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we get updates on the cat, doge, and chicken front; explore the evil genius of Hidetaka Miyazaki; explore the theoretical implications of Emperor hugging; learn a few new ippatsugei and much, much more. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “渡り廊下走り隊／ギュッ” available at https://bit.ly/2ZaQ7bv The intro was Renzoh Flutes' "Ghost of Tsushima Shadows In The Fog Shakuhachi Cover" available at https://bit.ly/3FwrqFQ 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 speak with Motoyuki Shibata, premier translator and founder of the English-language literary journal, MONKEY. “Widely referred to as Japan's leading translator of contemporary American literature, Motoyuki Shibata has been responsible for rendering American writers as diverse as Thomas Pynchon, Paul Auster, Richard Powers and Edward Gorey into Japanese. As a sign of his linguistic prowess, Shibata was awarded the Japan Translation Cultural Prize for his 2010 translation of Pynchon's Mason & Dixon, a feat that will undoubtedly impress any reader who encountered that literary leviathan in its original language.”LINKS: Monkey: https://monkeymagazine.org/ Interview: https://bit.ly/3DoyfJb Asia Society: https://bit.ly/3n6kGYU J-Times: https://bit.ly/30n18XM The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　The outro was「ロシヤのパン」by たま