Deep In Japan

In this episode, Jeff and Steve babble on about the latest Japan-related news and sundry other topics, including Aso Taro's latest mindo (民度) guffaw and the ridiculously insensitive anime NHK aired in a bumbling attempt to explain BLM protests in the US. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content.Want 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.comThe outro was 悲しいときはいつも・麻生太郎閣下, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBaS87IAWuI. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. As always, thanks for listening and supporting the show!Support the show

In this episode, Professor Steve McCarty provides us with an interesting overview of Japanese prehistory, followed by a deep-dive into Japanese mythology, where he introduces some lesser known stories uncovered in his research. Buddhist Syncretism in Japanhttps://www.academia.edu/31602407/Buddhist_Syncretism_in_JapanandLegend of the Woman Diverhttps://www.academia.edu/36072919/Legend_of_the_Woman_DiverAbout Professor Steve McCarty - Full Professor for 22 years, he now lectures for Osaka Jogakuin University and the Japanese government international agency JICA. He has been President of the World Association for Online Education since 1998. He has delivered five keynote addresses at international e-learning conferences. He has taught classes at three graduate schools including the national University of Tsukuba near Tokyo. At Kansai University from 2015-2020 he taught international ICT-related classes and was in a unique Faculty Development position. Currently his CV lists 224 publications and 83 presentations,

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor Santiago babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff and Trevor talk about Bankei's "Fusho Zen," the Zen of the Unborn Buddha Mind, Butt Detective, Amabie, propitiation, the ritual purity and defilements of Shinto, mastering the blade, Kimura Hana and cyber-bulling, and about 50 other things I can't recall right now. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean 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 “Samurai" by Dj KanjiThe intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound.

In this episode, we speak with writer, professional Japanese translator and interpreter, and amateur historian, Noah Oskow, about a recent article he wrote for Unseen Japan called “The Otsu Incident,” which relates the attempted assassination on Nicolas II in Otsu City, just outside of Kyoto, in 1891. Noah has lived, studied and worked in Japan for nearly seven years, including two years studying at Sophia University in Tokyo and four years teaching English on the JET Program in rural Fukushima Prefecture. Noah is currently working on his Masters Degree in Global Studies at the University of Vienna in Austria.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 by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Naoh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahOskow The Otsu Incident: https://unseenjapan.com/otsu-incident-tsar-nicholas/ Colonization of Hokkaido: https://youtu.be/VJTfGfwY878 Unseen Japan

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor Santiago babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, Jeff and Trevor talk about Japanese crows, ‘untranslatable’ Japanese words, and sansai, or mountain vegetables (links below). The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain a never-ending stream of premium content. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Impecunious. Indigent. 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 Ticket Crow: https://soranews24.com/2018/05/10/tokyo-crow-who-tri

In the last Steve installment, he was being hounded by the principal of the school where he works to confess to alleged "human rights violations." In this episode, we follow up on the drama -- and delve into a variety of other topics, including hunting in Japan, the mysterious death of a student, and the eruption of Mt. Ontake. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Impecunious. Indigent. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron 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 “Virgin Suicide" by Kinoko Teikoku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOpdNFbc6AkThe intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. 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, they take a hard-hitting look at Saitama prefecture: its sophisticated culture, its refined people, its charming radioactive fog, its mysterious black rain, and its many other quaint charms. If you are a fan of undisguised hyperbole, brazen mockery, and childish playfulness -- then this is the episode for you!Please note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, piss poor, indigent AF. Please give a thought to supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. The intro track was the Law and Order TV theme song. The outro was オバチャーン - OBA FUNK OSAKA Obachaaan "OBA FUNK OSAKA", which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko0v2ml5wV8 Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with quarantined friend and fellow ‘good cunt’ Julian, an Australian expat and father of two, who loves whiskey, mountains, and good, clean country living. After listening to the pod, I noted a factual inaccuracy. It wasn't Mt. Tengu that my buddy and I camped on, and then traversed to Akadake the following day. It was Amidadake. Perhaps I was conflating memories, though, since I have slept on a different Mt. Tengu in the Japanese Alps, out toward Mt. Yari in Hakuba. Different trip, different area. 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=3864210Keep up with all the latest chatter by joining the Facebook Discussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The intro track was ‘Dubstep’ by Ben Sound. The outro was ‘John Andersen (feat Salu)’ by RYKEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMRY2HMQKRI Got feedback? Email me at deep.in.japa

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 a recent media faux pas, the sounds of spring, and provide a preview of an upcoming episode: Trevor v the Prefecture of Saitama. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 埼玉県のうた which I highly recommend watching for yourself at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNZe10EukA 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 delved into a story in which Jeff stumbles upon the origin hentai. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was HIYADAM & JP THE WAVY "Bukkake" feat. MIYACH which you can listen to at https://bit.ly/2yNV7VT Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with PhD candidate, Mark Bookman, about his doctoral dissertation on the history of disability policy in Japan. Mark is currently a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded: i.e., we can’t even cover the hosting fees. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Would you like to learn more about Mark?- His website: website: https://bookmanresearch.com/ - His Asian Ethnology podcast appearance: https://bit.ly/3bIFMV9 - His J-Times article: https://bit.ly/2yKHg2I Want to join the Deep in Japan discussion group? You can find us at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/The outro was “Life” by GOMESS: https://bit.ly/3bFkQhH. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben at BenSound. Got something to say? Email us at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThanks 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. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Japanese proverbs, or kotowaza. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Here is the link to free, downloadable kotowawa prints in hirgana: https://happylilac.net/hiragana-kotowaza.html Want 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 intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「ことわざ太郎東西いろはかるた節」from the album 「コロムビアキッズ学び応援!耳に残る、頭に残る九

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news, or anything at all whatsoever. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Rajio Taisou, Jeff's local town cable radio or cable FM wire, the public PA system, and of course coronavirus. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Want 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 intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「またあおう」("Let's Meet Again") by BOOGIE MAN & BEAR MAN Thanks for li

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=3864210. For less than the price of a single cup of coffee per month, you can help support and sustain this failed business model, ensuring a never-ending steam of premium content. In this episode, I speak with Nina Cataldo, founder of Hafu Ladies, a community for hafu and mixed-Japanese women from all over the world. NINA & HAFU LADIES LINKS: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hafuladies- Instagram: www.instagram.com/hafuladies- Email: nina.m.cataldo@gmail.com Want to join the discussion? You can find me at the following: - The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapan- Email: deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Outro: “Our State of Mind” by FAITH, a Japanese band with a half lead singer hailing from

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 Gatebox's digital AI waifu, Japanese internet cafe live-ins, homelessness, and a bunch of other stuff. 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=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comWant to get yourself one of those sweet Azuma Hikari holograph waifus? You know you do. Hop on over to Gatebox: https://www.gatebox.ai/ and tell ‘em Jeff sent you for a sweet one yen discount. That’s right. Act now while supplies last!The intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with dyed-in-the-wool curmudgeon and now alleged human rights violator, Steve The Negatron Bomb Edwards, and listen to him vent pure piss and vinegar about the Japanese government’s response coronavirus. We also touch on his alleged human rights violations. Yes, that's really a thing!The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and ad free. Please consider helping support this impecunious father of three crazy ‘hafus’ by becoming patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210REFERENCES: "Japan Makes Saving Face a Priority Over Saving Lives" by Jake Adelstein: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-covid-19-state-of-emergency-locks-down-criticismJake on the Diamond Princess fiasco: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-coronavirus-cruise-ship-debacle-shows-epidemic-can-be-a-gift-for-would-be-dictators?ref=author The NIKKEI Asian Review article I mentioned: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-Why-Japan-tested-so-few-people The Japan COVID -19 Corona

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at the following: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In this episode, I talk left-behind father, David Fleming, about the circumstances surrounding his then wife abducting their three children, and not allowing him access to them. Want to reach out to David? You can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/548985140Want to learn more about parental child abduction in Japan? Here’s a few links: - Kizuna Child-Parent Reunion - https://bit.ly/31JSZcf - JAPAN: VICTIMS OF PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION DENOUNCE - JAPAN IN A COMPLAINT TO UN’s HIGHEST HUMAN RIGHTS BODY - https://bit.ly/3bxUMpi - CRC OF JAPAN ESTIMATES CUMULATIVE CASES OF INTERNATIONALLY ABDUCTED CHILDREN IN JAPAN TO NUMBER IN THE THOUSANDS - https://bit.ly/37q9Vpu- Speak French? We got you, fam! https://www.facebook.com/sauvonsnosenfants.japon/ - Korean? No sweat! https://www.facebook.com/NITALBO.Korea/ You

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. Every yen helps! In this episode, I talk with lesbian and soon-to-be PhD Natasha Fox about LGBT issue in Japan. You can find Natasha at her UBC profile: https://www.geog.ubc.ca/persons/natasha-fox/As for her review of Debito's book mentioned in the show, check out page 10 of the following: http://buna.yorku.ca/jsac/newsletter/jsac_newsletter_fall_2016.pdfGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “You outside my window" by きのこ帝国 (Kinoko Teikoku) As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。

In this episode, we've done something different. Rather than interviewing someone in English, I’ve put my weak and rusty N2 Japanese skills to the test and interviewed Taka, a young Japanese man who has struggled with alcoholism. Recently, Taka celebrated his first AA “birthday” and is a now year sober. Well done, Taka!If you would like to skip over the English intro and get straight to the interview with Taka, you can skip ahead to the 19 minute mark. In either event, you'll have to excuse my poor, broken Japanese. 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=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro 1 is “Rising” by the Yoshida BrothersMusical intro 2 is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “Drinking and Driving” by Black FlagAs always, thank you so much for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。

Digging through the vault, I found this three-year-old recording in which Steve Edwards and I sipped whiskey and swapped stories - among them some of Steve’s wild misadventures on the Harley. I do hope you enjoy it.This show is completely independent and listener-supported. Want to show your support and make a pledge? Navigate to the following link and become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Face Check: At one point I quote there being 30,000 traffic fatalities a year in America. I wasn't that far under the mark. In 2016, when this was recorded, 37,461 people were killed in 34,436 motor vehicle crashes, an average of 102 per day, or 12.4 per 100,000 people per year. Japan, on the other hand, only had 4.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 persons per year, meaning that America has more than triple the fatalities Japan does on average. In 2018, the number of traffic deaths in the US reached an estimated 40,000. Be safe on the highways out there, people! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M