Deep In Japan

In this episode, I speak with Steve about his trip to the US and back...under pandemic restrictions. 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 “Cheap Ambition” by NORIKIYO / 相模川町 available at https://bit.ly/3C1gvTf The intro was Common People by William Shatner: https://bit.ly/3F9yFTS 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 discuss Japan's most popular pens, Miyamoto Musashi, and Jeff's rapid decent neko chaos. 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 “Chaos” by Daichi Yamamoto available at https://bit.ly/3bNm0cI. 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 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 discuss recent protests of Princess Mako’s marriage, phantom beef curry, senbero, and many other things, including OldBoy and the latest in Jeff's epic cat saga. 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: Sato’s 55 selfie Seiyu senbero: https://bit.ly/3G5V9qb Sato’s 7-11’s senbeo: https://bit.ly/3DTRKcc Sato’s Khaldi senbero: https://bit.ly/3AVHNJy Sato’s solo yakitori kit: https://bit.ly/3DYGCe2 The JR train replica container base: https://bit.ly/2Z78FJn The chochin lantern pod dining experience: https://bit.ly/3vwNegL Phantom Beef curry: https://bit.ly/2Z3cX4v Rogan Exposing Dave Asprey: https://bit.ly/3n7fuD6 Nobel Prize winner tells young people to “get out of Japan”: https://bit.ly/

In this episode we speak with Brett Bull of the Tokyo Reporter. The Reporter is a Japanese English-language news website whose reporting is based on Japanese tabloid journalism. Founded in 2008, the website translates or adapts reports by Japanese tabloid media about such topics as crime, sex and entertainment in Japan. For more info and news, visit https://www.tokyoreporter.com/ 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 “Brainwashing” by Awich, available at https://youtu.be/zd4ONUviSQYGot 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)

In this episode, we invite back Iain Maloney to discuss his latest book: Life is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags. Iain is the author of three novels, a haiku collection, and the memoir The Only Gaijin in the Village. You can acquire his work at www.liminalink.com. Learn more about Iain at www.iainmaloney.com and @iainmaloneyThe 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　　　MUSIC: The outro was “Time Flies” by Mothercoat available at https://bit.ly/3D1PBuq 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 (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. This week, along with the usual lineup of absurdities, we delve into the latest in ninja news, unpack a Hard Off romance tragedy, and get updates on Jeff's chickens. 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: The latest in Fuma ninja clan news: https://bit.ly/3oa2hLT A sea of idols: https://bit.ly/3m3D82E ES teacher caught recording: https://bit.ly/3zOu32q MUSIC: The outry was Maddy Soma & YUNG NIGO - Ninja Mode available at https://bit.ly/2Wnunb2. 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.jap

In this episode, we catch up with our favorite old curmudgeon, Steve Edwards, about his recent trip to the hospital. Sources for the Satoru Nomura news summary: 1. Adelstein in the Asia Times: https://bit.ly/3CD8Kme2. Asahi Shinbun: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14424860 3. Tokyo Reporter: https://bit.ly/3nWWpVV4. The Sun: https://bit.ly/2XRGXQiThe outro was "Painkiller" by HystericPanic (ヒステリックパニック) available at https://bit.ly/3hVrdm9. 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 (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. This week, along with casually learning how Jeff accidentally broke Trevor-Kohai’s back some years prior, we get to hear Miho read a vending machine love letter, explore Osaka's Bear Paw Cafe, delve into the Roppongi Butler Dentistry industry, discover fireproof pants, and (of course) review the latest panty thievery news. 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: Vending Machin Love Letters: https://bit.ly/3k5LWW4 The Roppongi Butler Dentist Confectionist: https://bit.ly/3C5KZmP Fireproof Pants: https://bit.ly/3Epolb4 Japan’s Bear Paw Cafe: https://bit.ly/2VFmn4P The Latest Panty Theivery News: https://bit.ly/3EfPmNV Mercari Stops Selling Oxygen: https://bit.ly/3Ep8AB1 The Super Lizer HA-550: https:

In this episode, we speak with author and critic Damian Flanagan about his most recent book, a biography of Yukio Mishima. To learn more about Damian and his books, visit http://www.damianflanagan.comThe 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　　Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was 起て！紅の若き獅子たち (Get Up! Young Crimson Lions)Anthem of the Tatenokai, available with Japanese and English subs at https://bit.ly/2X7maYWThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!

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 discuss an odd crime story, micro pig petting zoos, innovations in public toiletry, ice cream sake floats, black wagyu, overnight buses, and many other things. 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: Dining table with hole for cats: https://bit.ly/38ryRQo Micro pig petting zoo cafe: https://bit.ly/3mQelRE Ultra-classy overnight bus: https://bit.ly/3kwNbfW Endless bubble wrap: https://bit.ly/3zrvPHw Black wagyu at Yoshinoya: https://bit.ly/3sZQfFa The sake float: https://bit.ly/3t11bT0 “Pop’s fart-loon” fireworks: https://bit.ly/3kH6CT8 Man gets sulphuric acid in the face: https://bit.ly/3gKDvNI Man pees in coworker’s drink bottle: https://bit.ly/38nQ0dH Man smears poop on teen’s backpack:

In this episode, Steve commiserates about his recent experience at Hello Work, while Jeff laments his broken Toto. LINKS: The hilarious Shimura Ken skit, for those interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic53hhFllPM&ab_channel=BIGMISTAKE12The Don't Rock the Boat article: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210819/p2a/00m/0na/005000c The Sora News articles: https://soranews24.com/2021/08/17/what-its-like-to-apply-for-and-receive-a-vaccine-passport-in-japan-for-travel-abroad/You senthttps://soranews24.com/2021/08/15/young-people-in-tokyo-to-be-offered-points-and-discounts-if-they-get-vaccinated/The Radiolab podcast about kleptotherms: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/kleptotherms MUSIC: The outro was アフリカ - Toto - を和訳し日本語で歌いました available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJ4Xt4b-fw&ab_channel=TerubozuThe 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

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 reflect on Japan’s recent performance in the Olympics, explore Japan’s obsession with tetrapods, read through the latest news on Saitama Man, and discover the proper technique for open onigiri packagingーamong other things. 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: Saitama Man Repeatedly Steals Food: https://bit.ly/3iYFqQw7-11 “How to Open a Rice Ball” Video: https://bit.ly/3AV3aL8 Judoka Aaron Wolf and the meaning of being Japanese: https://shorturl.at/mpV57Alex Kerr on tetrapods: https://shorturl.at/juvI7 The outro was ZORN One Mic feat. KREVA. 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

In this episode, Ted and I shoot the shit about our personal experiences dealing with the special education system in Japan.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 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 If I Were You I'd Be Throwing Up by CrywankThe flow-states psychologist we referenced with the impossible-to-pronounce name was Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. 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!

In this episode, I speak with author Winifred Bird about her amazing little book, Eating Wild Japan: Tracking the Culture of Foraged Foods, with a Guide to Plants and Recipes.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 intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) and “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki OST - Oyosute Aina, from the anime おおかみこどもの雨と雪. Got something to say? You can reach me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!

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, after talking way too much about gaming (inspired by Jeff's new PS5) we discuss the *AMAZING* YouTube channel, Nindo Channel, the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower (which Jeff seems to have thought was a capsule hotel), and the latest deals at Anshin Oyado Premier capsule hotel, among other things... 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: Nindo Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCV4hX7D6M&t=6s&ab_channel=NINDOCHANNEL Ibaraki woman arrested for attacking Olympic torch with water gun: https://soranews24.com/2021/07/06/ibaraki-woman-arrested-for-attacking-olympic-torch-with-water-gun/Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is scheduled to be demolished, needs your help: https://soranews2

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 explore an odd crime involving a middle-aged man, a local high school after dark, and some poor girl’s sailor-style school uniform. 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: Wakayama man steals uniform: shorturl.at/fmBJQ Sato’s purin (and teeth): shorturl.at/coxG1 Conbini warp: shorturl.at/qsJSX The latest "meat wall": shorturl.at/mLP89The 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

Robert Whiting is a journalist and author who has lived in Tokyo on and off for more than half a century. One of only a few Western writers to have a regular newspaper column in Japanese, he is the author of several highly successful books on Japan including the best-selling You Gotta Have Wa and Tokyo Underworld, the latter of which is currently under option to Legendary Global. Topics he has written on include sports, Tokyo nightlife, and crime. Buy his books wherever books are sold or directly from his publisher at the following: https://www.stonebridge.com/authors/Robert-WhitingThe 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 “いとしのエリー” from Southern Allstars 2018 live performance. 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 m

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 explore the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon, crossbows, and the latest poo-related news from Saitama.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: Aoki Mariko Phenomenon: https://shorturl.at/jpJOU Saitama police chief arrested: https://shorturl.at/hG138 Spitting kindergarten head: https://shorturl.at/eyLWY Powerlines: https://shorturl.at/oqyPR Crossbows: https://shorturl.at/xBI47 Accordion school: https://shorturl.at/bnGK4 MUSIC: The outro was “KYARY PAMYU PAMYU / Ninja Re Bang Bang Steve Aoki Remix”：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCMA31LpAgE Mixed with some Shimajiro Unko song I found on YouTube. (Sorry, lost the link) The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Sta

Steve provides updates on his trials and travails getting a new job and a renewed visa -- AND showcases his upcoming book, Riding the Rocket. We also talk about Wishma Sandamali and the treatment of refugees in Japan...

In this episode, we speak with Karen Hill Anton about her amazing book, 'The View from Breast Pocket Mountain.' You can learn more about Karen and purchase her book at the following: https://www.karenhillanton.com/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was the Japanese version of Country Roads taken from A Whisper of the Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo2BJ2lqdfIThe 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)