Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchYakuza: Past, Present, Future ft. Jake Adelstein, Author of Tokyo Vice
Season 5 Episode 12
The Krewe is joined by journalist & author of Tokyo Vice, Jake Adelstein, to dive into the yakuza. How did these organizations gain prominence in Japanese society, and how have the police & governmen…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The Japanese Space Program ft. Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA
Season 5 Episode 11
Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel
Season 5 Episode 10
The Krewe is joined by Patrick St. Michel, Japan-based writer for the Japan Times and author of Make Believe Melodies blog. Patrick shares his passion and expertise on all things J-Pop, what's popula…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
MEXT Scholarship Programs: Tips & Testimonials ft. Tye Ebel & William Archambeault
Season 5 Episode 9
The MEXT Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching (May 24, 2024 for the Nashville Consulate). But what is a MEXT Scholarship Program? The Krewe is digging into this today. We sit down with returni…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Launching Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez
Season 5 Episode 8
Japanese language programs in a non-university setting are a rarity in Louisiana, but fortunately for some students in the Greater New Orleans area, one school has them covered! The Krewe sits down w…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh
Season 5 Episode 7
Kyoto-based geisha culture guru Peter Macintosh joins the Krewe to take a look at geisha culture, reality vs. perception, how societal changes impact the geisha scene today & much more. If you are a …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown
Season 5 Episode 6
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a Japanese home? Is it the scent of tatami mats? Shoji-style sliding doors? What are other major components and influences that go into mak…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods)
Season 5 Episode 5
Joined by travel expert, owner of Lifebridge Inc., & popular YouTuber Ryotaro Sakurai and fellow New Orleanian William Woods, the Krewe explores Miyagi Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry
Season 5 Episode 4
Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a pe…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt
Season 5 Episode 3
On March 1st, the world lost a pop culture legend, Akira Toriyama. In today's episode, friend-of-the-podcast Matt Alt re-joins the Krewe to look a back at the legacy that Toriyama left behind and his…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago