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Just Japan Podcast
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Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Just Japan Podcast - 236: Virtual Treasure Hunting in Japan
We are back and in this cross-over episode we chat with long-time friends of the show, Pee Jay and Sarah. We chat about the geo-location game Munzee. This is a great way to have some outdoor fun when you are traveling or living in Japan. Both Pee Jay and Sarah are long-term expats in the Kansai...
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Christmas Party in Japan! - From Japan to Korea (Classic Just Japan Podcast)
In Episode 92 of the Just Japan Podcast there's a party! A Christmas Party! Guests Steve Miller of the Asia News Weekly Podcast, Mully of the Mully's Place Podcast and Kathryn and Russ of the Kitty Does Japan YouTube channel join the podcast for the 2nd annual Christmas Party Podcast! Learn about...
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Classic Christmas Party in Japan
Listen to this amazing CLASSIC Christmas episode from December 2016. I chatted with Brian Waters (MyTwoYen) and Jaysan (NapaJapan) about their multi-cultural family traditions in Japan. We talk about Christmas and New Years celebrations in Japan. It was a fun, fun discussion! You can currently…
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Supernatural Japan Podcast
Supernatural Japan is a spine-chilling podcast that explores Japan's darkest legends, real-life hauntings, mysterious urban myths, and forgotten folklore. Hosted by educator and storyteller Kevin O'Shea, each episode takes listeners deep into ghost stories, haunted places, yokai, and true crime...
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Just Japan Podcast - 235: Retiring in Japan with Kurt Bell
In the latest episode of the Just Japan Podcast, I welcome back returning guest Kurt Bell, better known as Softypapa on YouTube. When we last spoke, Kurt was in the U.S. with his Japanese wife, preparing for retirement and planning a move back to Japan. A year later, he's made that dream a...
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Supernatural Japan
Do you love true crime, ghost stories, and paranormal mysteries? Then you'll love Supernatural Japan — where Japan's most chilling true crime cases collide with ancient folklore and eerie urban legends. Each episode uncovers a new mystery: unsolved murders with ghostly connections, haunted places...
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Just Japan Podcast- 234: Hibagon (ヒバゴン) - Japan's Bigfoot with Kyle Brink
The Hibagon (ヒバゴン) is the Japanese equivalent of the North American Bigfoot. Many believe that it inhabits the areas around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. In this episode, we talk to Canadian author Kyle Brink. He has been researching Hibagon for many years and is based in Hiroshima...
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Just Japan Podcast - 233: Hidden Paths Kyoto and Spooky Japan
Want to get away from the crush of tourists in Japan and see a less known side? If so, then Phillip Jackson is your guy! Phillip is the author of many books, including Hidden Paths Kyoto, Paranormal Kansai, and Paranormal Japan. He's a tour guide, writer, musician, and someone who can tell some...
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Just Japan Podcast - 232: Revisiting the Benton Homestead on Omishima Island
In this episode, we revisit Evan and Dani Benton from the Benton Homestead on Omishima Island in Ehime, Japan. They have purchased two akiya (abandoned homes) and turned one into the Benton Guesthouse. We first met them in episode 219. They have done so much since then. We chatted about their...
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Just Japan Podcast - 231: Adventure in Japan - Walking from Kyoto to Yamaguchi
Tony R. Vega joined us once again. Tony is an American podcaster and Japan content creator featured in episode 208. Last year, he walked the entire 500 km of the Old Tokaido Road, and this Fall, he walked from Kyoto to Yamaguchi Prefecture. That's a fantastic feat for anyone, but even more so for...
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Just Japan Podcast - 230: The Shikoku 88 Temples Pilgrimage
Have you heard about the famed 88 Temples Pilgrimage on Shikoku? In this episode, host Kevin O'Shea chats with his friend Kevin Tarpey. Kevin is based in rural Japan and is a walker and explorer. 2 years ago, he walked the entire 88 Temples Pilgrimage on Shikoku. Kevin is a born storyteller and...
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Just Japan Podcast - 229: Entrepreneurship in Tokyo and Marathon Madness
In this episode Kevin chats with Tokyo-based entrepreneur, Joseph Tame. Joseph tells the story of how he created the successful media and creative agency, Wild Tame. Joseph also shares his amazing stories of being a pioneering live-streaming pioneer in Japan. He has live-streamed the Tokyo…
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Just Japan Podcast - 228: All Things Trains in Japan
In this episode we chat with Karune Walker, the host of the "Train-ing Japan" Podcast. This is the ultimate podcast for all fans of trains in Japan. If you are into trains and traveling around Japan via train, you'll want to listen to this conversation and follow the "Train-ing Japan" podcast!...
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Just Japan Podcast - 227: Ohazassu Podcast
Meet John from the OHAZASSU podcast! John hails from Australia but has been based in Nagoya for some time. Kevin and John chat about life in Japan and his fantastic podcast that brings everyday practical advice about life in Japan. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin Ohazassu...
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Tales from Kevin (A New Podcast)
Tales From Kevin - a new storytelling podcast Hosted by Kevin O'Shea. A mix of stories, thoughts, and experiences from a life lived in many places. Whimsical tales from a man from Canada with fingers and toes in many countries. - Tale 1: I Got a Monkey Golden Shower A life currently lived in...
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Just Japan Podcast - 226: A Life of Creativity and Adventure from Canada to Everywhere to Japan with Dave Olson
In this episode we get to hang out with Okayama-based Dave Olson. This inspiring Canadian shares many amazing stories, insights, and worldly experiences. From his adventures as a youth to mushroom farming in Tottori, to internet startups in Vancouver, he's done so much. Now Dave lives in Okayama...
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Just Japan Podcast - 225: Preserving Japanese Traditional Boatbuilding with Douglas Brooks
Douglas Brooks is an American researcher, writer, teacher, and boatbuilder. He is passionate about preserving the disappearing tradition of Japanese boatbuilding. He has written 6 books on the topic and his book, "Japanese Wooden Boatbuilding" is the only comprehensive guide on the topic. He has...
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Just Japan Podcast - 224: Exploring Japanese Castles
In this episode, Kevin chats with a returning guest and friend of the show, Kansai Pee Jay. Pee Jay talks about his life-long interest in Japanese castles and how he travels throughout Japan visiting them. He has some wonderful stories to share about his experiences at Himeji castle back in the...
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Just Japan Podcast - 223: Summer in Tokyo and Tourism in Japan with Riki Ohkanda (PaprikaGirl_JP)
In this episode, Kevin welcomes Riki Ohkanda (PaprikaGirl) back on the podcast. Riki talks about how to cope with the summer heat in Tokyo and some life updates. They chat about breaking out of the expat bubble in Japan to find more happiness in life, health, and fitness as well as the recent…
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Just Japan Podcast - 222: Saving Trees and Environmental Activism in Tokyo
Just Japan Podcast - 222: Saving Trees and Environmental Activism in Tokyo In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based marketing specialist and consultant, Rochelle Kopp. Rochelle has spent more than 30 years living in Japan and working in the business world. She is also a passionate...
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Just Japan Podcast - 221: Watching Your Kids Complete School in Japan
In this episode, host Kevin O'Shea chats with returning guest Brian Waters. When Brian moved to Japan permanently from the United States his children were 5 and 3 years old. Now his oldest is in university and his youngest near completing high school. Brian reflects on his experiences as an...
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Just Japan Podcast - 220: Ishikawa Exciting!
In this episode of the podcast, Kevin Chats with Joseph Fowler, host of the Ishikawa: Summit to Seas Podcast. They talk about Joe's Japan origin story. He talks about his podcast as well as about the J-Pops Podcast. Joe also talks about becoming a new father in Japan and buying a house there.…
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Just Japan Podcast -219: Renovating Old Homes in Japan - Benton Homestead
In this episode, Kevin chats with Evan and Dani Benton who have renovated two Akiya (empty homes) on the island of Omishima in Ehime Prefecture in Japan. They have a wonderful website and YouTube channel called "Benton Homestead" that documents their journey. They have renovated these two...
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Just Japan Podcast - 218: Returning to Japan with Emily Bell
In this episode, Kevin chats with Emily Bell about returning to Japan. Emily was born in Santa Barbara, but at the age of 2 moved to Shizuoka, Japan. She grew up in rural Japan and at the age of 14 returned to the United States. She faced challenges such as lacking English fluency and starting…
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Just Japan Podcast - 217: Adventure in Japan -Softypapa 2.0 (with Kurt Bell)
In this episode, Kevin chats with one of the original Japan YouTubers (jvloggers), Kurt Bell, aka, Softypapa. In the early days of YouTube, Kurt made fascinating videos about his life in rural Shizuoka and brought us along on countless hiking adventures in the deep forests and mountains. We...
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Just Japan Podcast - 216: Starting a Business in Tokyo (Monsta Sweets)
In this Episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based entrepreneur, Gregorio. Gregorio is an American who came to Japan in 2008 as a university student and worked for years working in various industries. During the pandemic, he started Monsta Sweets, a cookie company! He made cookies and sold them at...
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Just Japan Podcast - 215: Japanese Pop Culture with Matt Alt
In this episode, Kevin chats with Japanese pop culture expert, Matt Alt. Matt is a Tokyo-based writer who writes extensively about how Japanese pop culture has impacted the world. He has written books about Japanese folklore with his wife, Hiroko Yoda, and worked extensively as a translator and...
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Just Japan Podcast - 214: The Most Exciting Job in Japan
In this episode Kevin shares an amazing conversation with James Reynolds, a British extreme weather and natural events filmmaker based in Tokyo, Japan. James has been traveling the world for almost 20 years filming volcanoes, typhoons, and the aftermaths of earthquakes and tsunamis. James has...
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Just Japan Podcast - 213: Exploring Japan on Foot
In this episode of the podcast, Kevin O'Shea chats with his friend Kevin Tarpey about exploring rural Japan on foot. Kevin Tarpey lives in rural Shimane Prefecture and is an epic hiker and walker. He has taken many walking adventures such as Shikoku's 88 Temples Pilgrimage and he writes a regular...
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Just Japan Podcast - 212: Travel and Sustainability in Japan
Kevin chats with Hiroshima-based Sustainable Travel Consultant, JJ Walsh, in this episode. Joy has lived in Japan since the 1990s and is an entrepreneur, content creator, consultant, and very inspirational person. She helps businesses as well as individuals lead more sustainable lives in Japan....
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Just Japan Podcast - 211: AMAZING Japanese Snacks and Candy
In this episode we chat with Jason, the man behind napajapan.com. NapaJapan is one of the best places online to buy Japanese snacks, candy, drinks, and other delicious treats. Jason first appeared on the podcast in 2015. We catch up and learn all about how Jason started his snack business in…
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Just Japan Podcast - 210: Inflation in Japan and Shaving with Mully?
In this episode, we are back with Jim Mullins, an expat resident of Japan for 33 years. We catch up on his life lately and chat about inflation in Japan. Is it as noticeable as in other countries? Mully also tells us about what he's been up to lately. The conversation even turns to shaving and...
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Just Japan Podcast - 209: University Jobs in Japan
We are back and we chatted with Pee Jay about teaching at universities in Japan. Pee Jay talked about this topic in episode 27 in August of 2014. A lot has changed since then and we learn a little about this long-term expat in Japan and how to get a job teaching at universities in Japan. What is…
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Just Japan Podcast - 208: Walking the Tokaido Road with Tony Dot Vega
In the Fall of 2023, Tony Dot Vega walked the entire Tokaido Road. He walked 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo. This would be an amazing and challenging adventure for anyone, but Tony's journey was even more incredible because he did it sol and he's legally blind. Listen to Tony's amazing Japan story....
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Just Japan Podcast - 207: 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 Japan Podcast 206: Chikara Ishi 力石 - Stone Lifting in Japan
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 Japan Podcast 205: 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 Japan Podcast 204: Bringing Back Traditions with Riki Ohkanda (Paprika Girl)
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 fashion and was...
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Just Japan Podcast - 203: Life in Small-Town Japan and The Bean Pod
We are back! Are you still out there listening? 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 also talk…
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Just Asia Podcast - Something for All Just Japan Listeners!
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...
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Just Asia Podcast - Listen and Follow the New Podcast!
International educator and podcaster, Kevin O'Shea brings you some interesting takes on a long life living abroad in Asia. From the quirky facets of life in Japan to living under covid restrictions in China. Kevin talks about food, travel, raising 3rd culture kids, gardening, teaching at...
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Just Japan Podcast 202: Supernatural Japan
It's been almost 3 years and we are back! Just Japan Podcast host stops by to say, "Hello" with his son Kai. They give some life updates and talk about his new podcast! The Supernatural Japan Podcast has a little something for every Japan enthusiast! SUBSCRIBE today! Supernatural Japan on Apple...
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Just Japan Podcast 201: Reporter Leavin on a Jet Plane - with Adam Walsh
After several years working as a reporter for NHK news, returning guest, Adam Walsh will return to Canada to continue his journalism career there. Adam talks about some of the highlights of his time covering Japan as a journalist and what its like to live and work Japan. Home of the podcast:...
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Just Japan Podcast 200: --Party-- 200 Episodes
200 episodes! Past guests join Kevin to chat about 200 episodes of the Just Japan Podcast! Join in the fun! Trivia and silliness are the order of the day! Podcast page: http://justjapanstuff.com Twitter: @madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/justjapanstuff
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Just Japan Podcast 199: Japanese Whiskey with Brian Ashcraft
What's the deal with Japanese whiskey? Why has it become so famous? Is it really that good? In this episode of the JJP, we chat with writer Brian Ashcraft about the history of whiskey in Japan. We also chat about his work with Kotaku, the Japan Times and the books he's written. Sign up for the…
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Just Japan Podcast 198: How to Snag a University Job
What does it take to get a university job in Japan? This week we chat with university instructor PeeJay. He talks about the qualifications you need to work in Japanese universities and how to find work. Get ready, episode 200 is coming soon! Sign up for the FREE Just Japan Podcast newsletter:...
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Just Japan Podcast 197: Eric Meal Time
Like Japanese food? Wanna see lots of it on YouTube? This week, in Episode 197, we chat with Eric Berg, aka, Ericsurf6 of YouTube fame! This Japan-based food vlogger has seen a great deal of success over the years on YouTube and his channel is going stronger than ever. If you like Japan and food,...
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Just Japan Podcast 196: 10 Years Back in Time
This week on the Just Japan Podcast we have a special treat. You get to listen to two chats Kevin had with regular guest PeeJay from 10 years ago! These chats are from their old collaborative YouTube channel, Two Beers in Asia. Next week, Kevin will be back with a regular and up-to-date…
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Just Japan Podcast 195 - Impossible to Imagine
In this episode, we chat with Kyoto, Japan-based filmmaker, Felicity Tillack about her full-length film, Impossible to Imagine which is set in Kyoto, Japan. We discuss this exciting project as well as other fascinating creative projects she has worked on in the past. Podcast page:...
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Just Japan Podcast 194: Catching Up! (The Lost Episode)
In Episode 194, Kevin catches up with long time friends of the show, Andrew Higgins and Mully! They catch up and chat about what they are currently doing in Japan. It's been awhile and we're happy to be back. Home of the podcast: http://justjapanstuff.com Twitter: @madformaple New Podcast: Making...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.
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Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more...
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