Just Japan Podcast 138: Japan 2016 - Year in Review

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... by Just Japan Podcast

95 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

56 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

50 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

62 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

53 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

58 min listen

Just Japan Podcast - 211: AMAZING Japanese Snacks and Candy: In this episode we chat with Jason, the man behind . 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... by Just Japan Podcast

47 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

54 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

64 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

43 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

49 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

43 min listen

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.... by Just Japan Podcast

56 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

56 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

53 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

2 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

22 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

17 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

41 min listen

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:... by Just Japan Podcast

98 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

37 min listen

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! Podcast... by Just Japan Podcast

72 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

44 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

28 min listen

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... by Just Japan Podcast

43 min listen

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:... by Just Japan Podcast

53 min listen

Just Japan Podcast 192: Updates and New Podcast: In this update edition of the Just Japan Podcast, Kevin fills you in on where he has been and why you haven't heard the JJP in some time. He also talks about his new podcast all about education, the Making Better Teachers Podcast. Making Better... by Just Japan Podcast

30 min listen

Just Japan Podcast 192: Typhoon Pummels Japan: In JJP 192, Kevin chats with Earth Uncut TV's James Reynolds and Kansai Pee Jay about the recent typhoon (Typhoon Jebi - Typhoon 21) that smashed into the Kansai region of Japan. This was the most powerful and destructive typhoon to hit the Kansai... by Just Japan Podcast

30 min listen

Just Japan Podcast 191: Japanese Versus International Schools: In JJP 191, host Kevin O'Shea chats with the podcast's youngest guest, 8-year-old Kai (the host's son) about his experiences as a young student in Japanese elementary school versus an international school. Kai completed kindergarten and one semester... by Just Japan Podcast

25 min listen

Just Japan Podcast 190: Summer Break: In JJP 190, Kevin gives some updates while on summer holiday in Canada. There will be no regular episodes of the Just Japan Podcast until August 2018. New Twitter home: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple New Japan Instagram feed:... by Just Japan Podcast

11 min listen

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Just Japan Podcast 138: Japan 2016 - Year in Review

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