Podcast Episodes

Spirituality in Everyday Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda

Season 6 Episode 17

Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, author Hiroko Yoda joins the Krewe to break down how spirituality quietly shapes…

Published on 9 hours ago

Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Living Tradition ft. Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony

Season 6 Episode 16

The Krewe is joined by Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony in Kyoto for a deep dive into the Japanese tea ceremony. Together, they explore the experience itself, the tools and etiquette involved, wh…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Japan's Craft Beer Boom ft. Chris Madere of Baird Brewing & Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab

Season 6 Episode 15

The Krewe sits down with Chris Madere (Baird Brewing) & Chris Poel (Shiokaze BrewLab) to explore Japan’s growing craft beer scene. They discuss how Japan’s drinking culture evolved beyond the big-nam…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Parenting in Japan: Tips, Challenges & Everyday Truths ft. Loretta Scott aka KemushiChan

Season 6 Episode 14

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it’s like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We…

Published on 1 month ago

Crash Course in Japanese Politics ft. Tobias Harris of Japan Foresight

Season 6 Episode 13

Japan’s political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias Harri…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Making Tokusatsu ft. Takeshi Yagi, Director of Ultraman Max

Season 6 Episode 12

Step into the world of tokusatsu with Ultraman Max director Takeshi Yagi! The Krewe chats with Yagi-san about the artistry, imagination, and behind-the-scenes magic that bring Ultraman and Japan’s ic…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair

Season 6 Episode 11

In this week's episode, joined by 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Sister City Exchange Program participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair, the Krewe looks back & celebrates 30 years of friendship between…

Published on 2 months ago

From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi

Season 6 Episode 10

The Krewe sits down with Haruka Kikuchi, a Japanese jazz trombonist making waves in New Orleans. From discovering jazz in Japan to second-lining through the Crescent City, Haruka shares her story of …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Akiya: Japan's Empty Homes ft. Anton Wormann

Season 6 Episode 9

DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into stunning sp…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Season 6 Midseason Update

Season 6

A quick update from the Krewe on a short release break & things to come! Big things poppin' with the Krewe!!

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponso…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago