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Social Media & Perceptions of Japan
Season 6 Episode 8
Jenn and Doug dive into how social media shapes global perceptions of Japan—both the good and the misleading. From viral content to common myths, they explore what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and why…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pellegrini
Season 6 Episode 7
Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan’s most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Being Vegan in Japan ft. Leonore of itadakihealthy
Season 6 Episode 6
Thinking of going vegan in Japan? This week, the Krewe chats with Leonore of itadakihealthy about navigating the unique challenges of being vegan in Japan. From hidden ingredients and dining tips to …
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz
Season 6 Episode 5
In Part 2 of our Japanese soccer series, journalist Dan Orlowitz returns to help us explore how Japan’s soccer scene is making waves across the globe! We dive into Samurai Blue’s international succes…
Published on 6 months ago
Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz
Season 6 Episode 4
The Krewe is kicking off a 2-part series on Japanese soccer! In Part 1, journalist Dan Orlowitz joins the Krewe to break down Japan’s domestic soccer scene — the J.League. From league structure and t…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill
Season 6 Episode 3
Ever wondered what it’s like to study Japanese in Japan? This week, the Krewe sits down with Langston Hill — administrator at a Tokyo-based language school and Japanese language content creator — to …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura
Season 6 Episode 2
The Krewe gets an exclusive inside look at Expo 2025 Osaka with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Director General of Public Relations & Promotion! We dive into the massive planning behind the event, Japan’s ri…
Published on 7 months ago
Rakugo: Comedy on a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine
Season 6 Episode 1
Season 6 kicks off with laughter, tradition, and international flair! The Krewe sits down with Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian-born rakugo performer bringing Japan’s 400-year-old comedic storytelling ar…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Season 6 超超超大盛 GIGAMAX Preview
Season 6
LET THEM COOK! Over the last 5 months, the Krewe has been hard at work cooking up a massive Season 6 line-up. While the main course will begin being served on May 16, how about an appetizer? Just lik…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Lafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (A Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special)
Season 5
2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japa…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago