Deep In Japan

his is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, the title says it all. Enjoy! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Attack on Titan - The Reluctant Heroes. 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

In this episode, we get a window into the crazy life and times of Brian Daizen Victoria, Sōtō Zen priest/activist and author of many scholarly books on the relationship between religion and violence. In this episode, we focus on his Zen at War, which fleshes out the relationship between Zen Buddhism and Japanese militarism during World War II. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth. 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ーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about using (not recommended) the middle finger in Japan, Jeff's children's crippling addiction to The Office, Roger Pulvers, and a bunch of other random things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Yoshiko Sai - Mikkou/佐井好子 - 密航 (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmnco7CKoYo&ab_channel=whitedude877The cover image is original artwork courtesy of James Hatheway. Thanks, James! You're amazing! 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@gma

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss Atsugiri Jason, Eric Jacobsen, Genki English, the Olympics, the (Nagoya) Meat Guy, ketosis, Randy Machoman Savage, and to top it all off Jeff recounts his experiences with various cults and so-called cults in Japan…. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was 国民歌－東京オリンピックの歌－　この日のために. 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

In this episode, we speak with journalist Alice Gordenker about a documentary she helped produce on Japanese tattoos (among many other fascinating subjects). Here is the link to the film, which got picked up by none other than Vice News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1h8K92cEag&t=849sThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210ADDITIONAL LINKS: The article in her education column about how her son was bullied in Japanese school: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2003/03/13/lifestyle/dont-wait-till-bullying-hits-close-to-home/Her education column, "Matter of Course," which ran from April 2001 to December 2004: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/column/matter-of-course/Link to the "What the Heck is That?" column, which answered readers' questions about things they saw in Japan but couldn't understand: https:/

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related newsーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Trevor’s sim of Jeff in Sims 4, Trevor’s underwear, the intimacy of males, Evangelion, Minecraft, the PS5, Gaming, Facebook moderation, and the latest SoraNews24 news. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was Neon Genesis Evangelion (A Cruel Angel's Thesis) Anime Intro Opening Theme. 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!LINKS: The outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU21rCWkuJw&fbclid=IwAR1f_KMQOxMD8_

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff recounts a recent road rage incident in which he was involved. Along with a bunch of other stuff, like manga and 7-11 onigiri. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA（ドラゴンボールZ 神と神EDIT) by Flow. 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 or anything at all whatsoever. And this week, we talk about Christmas in Japan! The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro "Christmas Eve" by Yamashita Tatsuro. 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! そして、メリークリスマス！Support the show

In this episode, we speak with wasabi grower, David Charles Hulme, about his passion for spicy green paste. David was recently featured on "Why Did You Come to Japan?" (YOUは何をしに日本へ). The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro わさびのロックンローラー. 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!

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss fasting, McDonald's, 7-11, the mythical 12% chuhai, and Jeff reveals the solution to all of life's problems. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was "Hunger" by Aura. 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

In this episode, we speak with critically-acclaimed author Iain Maloney about his fabulous book, 'The Only Gaijin in the Village,' a memoir about his life in rural Japan. You can learn more about Iain by way of his website: https://iainmaloney.com/about/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was ええねん by the ウルフルズ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bssK6prrHrQ&ab_channel=UlfulsVEVOThe 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!

In this episode, we catch up with Steve about his latest mic purchase and delve into recent news: from a crazy story about an ES principal who was arrested for spitting on his students on the way to school, to Carlos Ghosn, to Steve's ultimate fetish. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The musical outro was "Sailor" by Tobi Lou. 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 or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a mysterious box that shows up at Jeff's door, the Monkey Strength fitness program, Japanese sweets, and Trevor's crippling addiction to hentai and wagashi. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was CANDY CANDY by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. 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 fo

In this episode, we speak with author Paul Murphy about his spectacular book, True Crime Japan. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was the classic enka number, 人生劇場 (jinsei gekijo) by Hideo Murata. 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!

In this episode, I discuss the Hojoki and Kyoto with Matthew Stavros, historian of early Japan at the University of Sydney and the author of Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan’s Premodern Capital. You can learn more about Professor Stavros by visiting his website: https://www.mstavros.com/ or pick up a copy of his translation of the Hojoki at https://amzn.to/32mSSEU The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe audio at the beginning of the pod was a sample from Stavros's upcoming audiobook rendition of his Hojoki: A Hermit's Hut as Metaphor. Credit to MG Miller for the narration. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubst

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about the revolutionary new weeb technology Osanpo Kanjo ("Walk Girlfriend") -- a robot arm that you can out take for walks... No seriously, check it out: https://bit.ly/2GqMBjK The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was "America Online" by The Midnight off their legendary album, Monsters. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.And of course, the Adam Sandler song was his classic "At a Medium Pace" Got

In this episode, we speak with Irish journalist and Professor David McNeill on the subject of journalism in Japan. Make sure to check out David's superb book about the 3.11 disaster, Strong in the Rain. You should also check out his latest piece in the Asia-Pacific Journal: Mind the Gender Gap: Kawakami Mieko, Murata Sayaka, Feminism and Literature in Japan available at https://apjjf.org/2020/21/McNeill.html The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapanEmail: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was Kemuri by Dj. Krush. The intro track was an original mashup of “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we interview FtM trans rapper SiKiM (色無) about his experiences coming out, and how that experience informs his music. SiKiM’s new song さいきん流行ってるもんな is available on all streaming services, and also at the following YouTube link. Check it out! ・https://shorturl.at/gvG14 Big thanks to Hoodie Monks rapper Gomyo (Kevin Seperic) who set this up, and without whose help this interview would not have happened. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out his album Stillness in Motion. For info on the producer, B-BRIDGE. check out the following: ・Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bbc086・FB: https://www.facebook.com/okayama.bbridgeThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: ・https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 The intro was SiKiM's "さいきん流行ってるもんな" And the outro was “Every Day, Every Night ft. DH64” by Gomyo Got something to say? You can find me at the followin

In this episode we speak with survivor David Chumreonlert about his experiences during the 3.11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in tohoku Japan back in 2011. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was Rising Sun by Exile. 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!

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Japanese beef (wagyu) and ochimusha. "The ochimusha is considered a low-class citizen, no longer at the level of a samurai, since he fled battle instead of committing seppuku. In some instances, it is said that to escape safely, those warriors hid themselves in mountain villages."The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe intro BGM was some of my all time favorite cafe music, Studio Ghibli's "All That Jazz." The intro is my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “