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Just Asia
by Kevin O'Shea
International educator and podcaster, Kevin O’Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. The Just Asia Podcast profiles fascinating expats living across Asia doing amazing things. He talks to people in Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and more. Listen to their stories and be inspired by the lives they lead. © Kevin O'Shea 2023
Episodes
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Just Asia - 30: Chikara Ishi 力石 - Stone Lifting in Japan with David Dunlap
Have you ever heard of Chikara Ishi 力石 or Strength Stones in Japan? Probably not. Kevin chats with Osaka-based strength athlete, David Dunlap about the history of stone lifting in Japan. Now, an almost lost sport, Chikara Ishi was once renowned and revered around Japan. Today, strength athletes...
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Just Asia - 29: Live-streaming Japan with Dave in Osaka
We are back with another fantastic conversation about Japan. Kevin chats with Dave in Osaka, one of the original Japan live-streamers. If you’re interested in seeing Maiko in Kyoto or festivals throughout Japan, Dave’s YouTube and Twitter are the places to be. He started back in the days of...
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Just Asia Podcast - 28: Photographing Korea at Night with Noe Alonzo
In this episode, we chat with Korea-based photographer Noe Alonzo. Over the years Noe has established himself as a talented photographer, capturing the the urban areas of South Korea and Japan at night. He talks about his content creation journey and how he took photography from being a hobby to…
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Just Asia - 27: Long-term Expat in Japan - The Return of Mully
In this episode, Kevin chats with Jim Mullins, aka, Mully. Jim has called Japan home for 32 years and appeared on the Just Japan Podcast more than 20 times. Kevin and Jim catch up on life and talk about Jim’s years as a content creator in Japan. They also chat about what has kept Mully in Japan…
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Just Asia - 26: Street Photography in Japan with Victor Gonzalez
In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based street photographer Victor Gonzalez. Victor's Frame of Travel Instagram and other social media sites highlight his amazing street and night photography in Japan. Victor is also well-known amongst the Japan spat community for his years of epic Mt. Fuji...
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Just Asia - 25: Exploring Japan on Foot with Kevin Tarpey
In this episode, we chat with Kevin Tarpey, an American expat living in rural Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Kevin spends a great deal of his time looking at Japan through a different lens than most. He walks and hikes all over his region. Last year he even completed the 88 Temple Pilgrimage across…
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Just Asia - 24: Chasing Typhoons with James Reynolds
In this episode, Kevin chats with extreme weather videographer and content creator, James Reynolds. James is based in Tokyo, Japan and has a rather unusual profession. He travels around Asia, getting in front of typhoons, capturing them on video, documenting the storms and their aftermaths. He…
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Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavy
In this episode, Indonesia-based to we chat with Bali, Indonesia-based Kenny Peavy. Kenny is a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play. He currently works at the famed Green School Bali and has spent more than 20 years living in Asia. Kenny discusses his advocacy work with connecting...
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Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavey
In this episode, Indonesia-based to we chat with Bali, Indonesia-based Kenny Peavy. Kenny is a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play. He currently works at the famed Green School Bali and has spent more than 20 years living in Asia. Kenny discusses his advocacy work with connecting...
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Just Asia - 22: Living and Working in Shanghai with Everett Hill
In this episode, we chat with Everett Hill, Secondary Vice Principal at Concordia International School. He’s an American who is living and working in Shanghai, China. He talks with us about what life is like in one of Asia’s most iconic cities and the challenges of living there with his family...
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Just Asia - 21: The Most Haunted Place in Japan? - with the “MiddleAgedExpat”
In this episode, Kevin revisits an interview he did for the Supernatural Japan Podcast. Kevin chats with Richard Guilbeault, a Canadian expat in Asia. Rich (MiddleAgedExpat on YouTube), traveled to Bibai, Hokkaido in Japan to investigate what is supposed to be one of the most haunted places in...
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Just Asia - 20: Hobbies in Japan
We are back after a summer hiatus! In this episode Kevin chats with Pee Jay and Sarah, two long-term Japan expats. They discuss the importance of having hobbies while living abroad. They specifically chat about a fun geolocation game called Munzee which gets people outdoors, discovering the world...
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Just Asia - 19: Hidden Paths Kyoto and Paranormal Kansai with Phillip Jackson
In this episode, Kevin chats with Kyoto-based writer and guide, Phillip Jackson. Phillip is the author of “Hidden Paths - Walking Historical Kyoto”, a book that gets you off the beaten track to see amazing sites in Kyoto that aren’t crowded and filled with history. He is also the author of...
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Just Asia - 18: Film Photography in Japan with Orrin Heath
It’s the first episode recorded in Japan! This week Kevin chats with Orrin Heath a photographer based in Nagano Prefecture in Japan. He captures Japan on film and shares his insights into the hobby of film photography. He tells us where he gets older film cameras in Japan as well as the film. He...
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Just Asia - 17: Working in Japanese Universities with Kansai Pee Jay
What’s it like to work in a university in Japan? How do I get a job like this? In our final episode recorded in Mainland China, Kevin chats with Japan-based expat, Pee Jay about working in universities in Japan. Pee Jay shares his “Japan origin story” and talks about how he transitioned from...
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Just Asia - 16: Game Development and IRL Streaming in Tokyo with @MegaMattTV
How does a foreigner get into the game development industry in Japan? What is IRL live streaming? In this episode, Kevin chats with Matt Papa, AKA MegaMattTV about all these things. Matt is originally from the United States but has spent many years living in both Osaka and Tokyo. He works in…
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Just Asia - 15: A Forensic Scientist in Japan with Brian Waters
In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Brian Waters, a forensic scientist who teaches at a university in Fukuoka. Brian appeared on many episodes of the Just Japan Podcast and now makes his debut on Just Asia. Growing up in America, Brian first came to Japan on the JET Program. He later...
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Just Asia 14: Folklore and Spooky Travel in Korea with Shawn Morrissey
In the epodes, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Shawn Morrissey. Shawn is a Canadian who has called South Korea home for more than 20 years. Shawn is a folklorist, storyteller, heritage interpreter, writer, and travel guide. He leads tours for Seoul Hike as well as the Dark Side of Seoul. Shawn is…
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Just Asia - 13: Creative Education in China and Korea with Jason Reagin
In this episode, we chat with Jason Reagin. Jason is an American educator, creator, and curriculum coordinator based in Beijing, China. Until recently he was based in South Korea where he worked and created the #DesignCast Podcast. He recently moved back to China, for the second time, with his...
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Just Asia - 12: Living in Small Town Japan with Casey Bean
Just Asia 12 - Living in Small-Town Japan with Casey Bean In this episode, we chat with Casey Bean, an American living in Ishikawa Prefecture 石川県. He talks about how he found his way to Japan, life in a slower-paced area of Japan, and his podcasts, The Bean Pod, and Ishikawa Summit to Sea. We…
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Just Asia - 11: From China to Scotland with Scott Greer
In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with China-based expat, Scott Greer about his years in China. Scott is from Canada and has lived and worked in a number of places in China. He stuck things out through the very hard years of Zero Covid, and is now exiting China to start the next chapter of...
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Just Asia - 10: Being a YouTuber in China with Austin Guidry (Austin in China)
In Episode 10 of the podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with China-based content creator and YouTuber Austin Guidry. Austin is originally from the United States and has called China home for more than 14 years. His YouTube channel, Austin in China, is one of the bigger channels that focuses on…
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Just Asia - 9: Maintaining Traditions in Japan with Riki Ohkanda (Paprika Girl)
In Episode 9, Kevin has a fantastic chat with television producer and Japan-based personality, Riki Ohkanda. Riki has a passion for celebrating the Japanese kimono and other aspects of traditional living in Japan. She can often be seen on Twitter sharing her impressive kimono knowledge and…
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Just Asia - 8: 11 Years in Japan with Andrew Higgins
Our first episode with a guest! Kevin chats with Japan-based content creator Andrew Higgins. Andrew appeared on many episodes of the Just Japan Podcast. We catch up after several years. We chat about his 11 years in Japan and some of the ups and downs of living abroad in Japan. Join the NEW…
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Just Asia - 7: Attack of the Pokemon Soda Water!
This week Kevin talks about his son’s graduation from the equivalent of Japanese Primary school. His daughter’s last musical performance in China, guests coming on the podcast to share their stories, and more. He even talks about delicious Pokemon soda! Listen to the podcast about expat life…
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Just Asia - 6: Police Checks and a WBC Baseball Party
Lots to catch up on in Episode 6. Kevin’s been getting police checks before leaving China, volunteering at an amazing International Bazaar, and watching the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with family. Japan and Kevin’s family just can’t get enough of Shohei Otani and Lars Nootbar. Oh yeah….Kevin…
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Just Asia - 5: A Bazaar Weekend Ahead
In this episode, Kevin talks about kids at camps, the reality of life in Malaysia approaching, things he will miss in China, his new storytelling episodes, a big ole Holiday Bazaar even though it isn’t the Holidays, and more! Everyone is getting excited about summer in Japan. Don’t forget to…
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Just Asia - 4: Scammed in Beijing (Travel Story)
In Episode 4, Kevin drops a travel story! Back in 2002, he was traveling alone in Beijing. Before the days of YouTube vlogs and podcasts to inform and warn him, he fell prey to one of Beijing's most common tourist scams. Later this was explained by well-known travel bloggers, but this was before...
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Just Asia - 3: Escape to Hong Kong
This week Kevin talks about an unplanned trip to Hong Kong on the weekend. Much to his surprise, his wife took him and the kids to a “Little Japan” area with loads of cool shops and restaurants. Kevin also talks about other podcasts, downsizing his home as they prepare to move to Malaysia…
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Just Asia - 2: Japanese Weekend in China
In Episode 2, Kevin talks about all of the Japanese family events he attended last week in Shenzhen, China. That’s right! Mochi pounding and piano concerts at Japanese kindergartens…in China. Kevin also talks about the format of the podcast, the summer holiday in Osaka, and the last 3 months here...
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Just Asia - 1: Exit China
Listen to the first episode of the Just Asia Podcast. Long-time podcaster Kevin O'Shea shares the ins and outs of his life in Asia. In this episode, Kevin introduces this new podcast and talks about his content creation history. You might know him from YouTube (BusanKevin), the Just Japan…
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International educator and podcaster, Kevin O’Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. The Just Asia Podcast profiles fascinating expats living across Asia doing amazing things. He talks to people in Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and more. Listen to their stories and be inspired by the lives they lead. © Kevin O'Shea 2023
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