Deep In Japan

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 share recent updates in the Callem saga, the Japanese ultranationalist from New Zealand, discuss bounded rationality (or 限定合理性, which is new vocab for me), recount a tale of attempted family suicide (一家心中, another great one) outlined in Paul Murphy’s True Crime Japan — and even discuss a bit of the latest Japanese news. That’s right, it’s one of those 'everything and the kitchen sink episodes.' Hell, we even find time to talk about the biwa! 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 is an old Japanese fishing song call

For various reasons, a good number of people recommended I not publish this, and due to issues with the sound quality I almost didn't. However, after rolling it over in my head for four long months, and massaging the audio for what seemed like forever, I finally have something that can be listened to without completely destroying your auditory system. Altho I'm not sure if the same can be said about your mind... Want to learn more about Callem? Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsn9WDg5JMqN7aZIkMEdrFgAnd remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, blended with “Dubstep" from B

In this episode, I invite Eido Inoue back on the show to defend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe against attacks in popular English media. Was Abe really a rightwing Nazi-sympathizing Shinto cultist overlord? Listen, read, reason and make up your own mind. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: **On Abe: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan-abe-idUSKCN20J16F https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200811/p2a/00m/0na/016000c https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Abenomics-under-pressure-as-Japan-s-data-scandal-spreads **On Teruki Goto (shown in the cover image): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teruki_Got%C5%8D **The Adelstein articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japan-shinzo-abes-government-has-a-thing-about-hitler-it-likes-him https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-nasty-nazi-ish-elections COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japa

In this episode, we invite Professor Ted Bonnah back to talk about a "pawahara" (power harassment) incident he experienced while working at a Japanese university. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: Ho Terrace free legal consultation for low incomehttps://www.houterasu.or.jpJapanese Labour Law translationhttp://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail/?id=3567&vm=&re=Fighting Power Harassment: Surviving and Thriving After Workplace Bullyinghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fighting-power-harassment-surviving-thriving-against-workplace-ted/Calculating the Business Costs of Power Harassmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/calculating-business-costs-power-harassment-ted-bonnah/Dealing With Useless Supervisorshttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dealing-useless-supervisors-ted-bonnah/COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in J

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, I literally have no recollection of what we discussed. The last thing I recall before hitting record was banging my head on a low-hanging beam. And then, it was darkness. A day later, Trevor was standing over me saying as I came to in a semi-fugue state, and said: "It is done." The result is this podcast, which is completely unedited and uncut. Remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 "Human Rights Violations" by Yuuma (2019). The intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy,

In this episode, Trevor and I sit down with Noah Oskow to talk about his latest article in Unseen Japan: “Startling Anti-Drug Manga In Japan Draws Intense Mockery: Why a new anti-drug manga from Wakayama Prefecture has earned across the board ridicule for its depiction of marijuana use.” LINKS: The manga: https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/prefg/050400/yakuran/d00203882.htmlNoah’s article: https://unseenjapan.com/anti-drug-manga-japan-backlash/ ** And (hint hint) should you wish to complain about the social messaging contained in this manga after reading it, you can email the Wakayama Health and Welfare Bureau directly at e0504002@pref.wakayama.lg.jp to let them know how you feel. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.faceboo

In this episode, we speak with British foreign correspondent and writer, Richard Lloyd Parry, to the show. Richard is the Asia Editor of The Times of London, based in Tokyo, and is the author of, among other things, the critically acclaimed People Who Eat Darkness: The Fate of Lucie Blackman, and Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone. LINKS: Check out Richard’s latest talk, “Akihito and the Sorrows of Japan” available at https://shorturl.at/aixEJSUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro track was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was Buck-Tick'S "MOONLIGHT ESCAPE" available at http

In this episode we speak with an anonymous, recently-divorced American who decided to experiment with Tinder in Japan. The results of that experiment are chronicled herein. Note that this episode contains sexually explicit content If that is not your cuppa, might want to go ahead and hit the skip button. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 the quirky hip-hop mashup cover of Plastic Love entitled “you reposted the wrong plastic love” available https://shorturl.at/fnrT0. The 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!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 Yahoo Japan's new ad policy, snakes, the rubber gokiburi game, Hibiki whiskey, Fist of the North Star whiskey and a few other tidbits from the SoraNews24 front page. Oh, and that MASSIVE FUCKING TYPHOON THAT JUST BLEW THROUGH KYUSHU, CAUSING THE EVACUATION OF 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE! Remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 Trevor’s rendition of “Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi Cover). Okay, it was actually Geno Samuel - not Trevor. But it might as well have been, since the two look like identical twins. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of th

In this episode, we speak with the energetic and insightful Theodore (Ted) Bonnah, Associate Professor of Media at Kobe International University, about his his most recent paper: “Kimo-kawaii Catharsis: millennials, depression and the empty healing of Sanrio's Gudetama” which you can read here: https://bit.ly/2ZfFReE The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 “Gudetama Put Your Hands Up”. The 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!

In this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Jackson, the first and only Westerner licensed as a gyōseishoshi lawyer in Japan. Before becoming a gyōseishoshi, Jeff practiced US law for almost a decade in Tokyo, Washington DC, and Palo Alto as an Associate at a number of leading global law firms. You can contact Jeff for legal advice at the following: E-mail: jeffrey.jackson@jacksonsogo.comURL: www.jacksonsogo.comThe Just Legal article referenced in the podcast: http://www.justlegal.co.jp/career-in-focus-jeffrey-jackson-of-jackson-sogo/ The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 弁護士の歌 available at https://shorturl.at/hJ567. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from B

In this episode, Deep in Japan Podcast listener Trevor Jones and I review Robert Whiting's tremendous book, Tokyo Underworld: The Fast Times and Hard Life of An American Gangster in Japan. Do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 「任侠一和会」available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unTHdGSEXU4The intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound. As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode, we interview someone who has been convicted for possession of marijuana in Japan: deliving into the details surrounding the arrest, detention, interrogation, prosection and subsequent jail time. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was "白日" by King Gnu's all new Ceremony album: https://kinggnu.jp/music/ceremony-king-gnu-3rd-album/As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode, I speak with Mike Burke about the downsides of woke culture as it makes inroads into Japan. Burke lectures in International Studies at Kanda University, and is currently working toward his PhD, which focuses on the threat applied postmodernism poses to liberal democracy. You can reach him at @MikeBurkeJapanThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 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 SALU / LIFE STYLE feat. 漢 a.k.a. GAMI, D.O (Prod. by Chaki Zulu). The intro was an original mixup using “Dubstep" from BenSound.As 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 the recent arrest of hafu Shion (“Sean”) Okamoto for possession of cannabis oil, woke culture’s impact on Japan, international wire transfers to Japan, and many other things - including the disappearance of Kiki. :( The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean impecunious. Indigent. Broke. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com LINKS: Shion (Sean) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEfnPzbo8Kw Shion-related Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/terracehouse/comments/i2ewcc/shion_okamoto_is_arrested_on_suspicion_of/ Shion’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanokmt/?hl=ja MUSIC: The musical o

In this episode we speak with A.J. Koikoi, a Graduate Student of Hiroshima University, Sports Development Coordinator, and a key partner of the Black Lives Matter Movement in Hiroshima. Involved in many different areas in Japan, A.J.’s studies focus on Peace and Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict environments. For more information on AJ check out this Website and his mini-documentary: https://danketsuproject.com/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:Catch up with us at: - www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapan- Email: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was そりゃ無いよ feat.RUMI. The intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. 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 delve into Jeff and Miho’s first date in 10 years, fillet pork (ヒレカツ), parfait, rokumonsen (六文銭), Takeda Shingen, onsen, airsoft, some SoraNews24 stories, including a man arrested for possessing a miniature gun, Shindou Kana and her Abe mask bra, “Why Did You Come to Japan?” (YOUは何をしに日本へ?), Enter the Kettlebell and many, many other ridiculous things. Link to the streaming platform where you can find Youは何をしに日本へ: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/paravi/The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean impecunious. Indigent. Broke. Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/. Or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com The musical outro was “ウマーベラス” by Monkey Majik × サンドウィッチマン available a

In this episode, we speak with Michael Dugan, creator of the Osakaハーフ三兄弟 Podacast, a zany collaboration between Michael and his two half-American siblings. If you are looking for a lighthearted, amusing, Japanese language podcast that will bring some levity into these dark, dark times -- there is no better choice! Learn more about Michael’s podcast at the following: - https://spoti.fi/2VMjITP - https://apple.co/2DatQ2a - https://twitter.com/osakahafu 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 Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan The musical outro was Monkey Majik + 吉田兄弟 - Change. The intro was “Dubstep” by Bensound. Got feedback? Email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com And 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, Jeff and Trevor talk about the ‘Hojoki’, an ancient text written a Buddhist recluse, the Japanese the Japanese TV show “YOUは何をしに日本へ” (Why did you come to Japan?) and the scandal related to the narrator of the show, Bobby Ologun. For more on the Hojoki, check out Kris Kosada’s wonder article in The Japan Times: “‘Hojoki’: The paradox of desire and detachment in recluse literature”For more on YOUは何をしに日本へ, check out https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/youhananishini/ or tool around on YouTube. For more on the Bobby Ologun incident, check out https://japantoday.com/category/crime/TV-personality-Bobby-Ologun-arrested-on-domestic-abuse-chargeOr the following Japanese link which has slightly more info: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/5815a2071e90925c1d9fe27fa155393d80866dd4Please note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean

In this episode, we speak with ordained monk and Buddhist hip-hop artist, Gomyo Kevin Seperic of Hoodie Monks, “a group of Buddhist Monks, MC's, DJs, B-Boys and Street Artists dedicated to sharing Buddhist thought and practice through hip hop culture.” To learn more about Gomyo and/or Hoodie Monks, visit the following: Hoodie Monks music: https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-motion-GOMYO-LOOK-PLAN/dp/B087C4J7HQHoodie Monks website: https://www.hoodiemonks.com/ The J-Times article about them: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2015/10/11/issues/hoodie-monks-mix-beats-buddhism/ To help support his wife Kaori’s treatment fund, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/kaoris-treatment-fundOr give directly at PayPal: rulybluebaby@hotmail.comThe 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 by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussi