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Season 5 Episode 20
This season was a long one! The Krewe re-groups to reflect on Season 5 as a whole, and everything that went into it... with a SPECIAL GUEST! Join us for one last audio journey in Season 5 as we disc…
Published on 1 year ago
The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange
Season 5 Episode 19
How many original castles does Japan ACTUALLY have standing? Where is Japan's oldest castle located? When counting castles in Japan, do castle ruins factor in? The Krewe is joined by William de Lange…
Published on 1 year ago
Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela
Season 5 Episode 18
This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all th…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez)
Season 5 Episode 17
Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez rejoin the Krewe to continue our conversation on foreign-born samurai, this time highlighting the life of William Adams! In this episode, we explore h…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez)
Season 5 Episode 16
Joined by guest host Dr. Samantha Perez, the Krewe sits down with Princeton's Nathan Ledbetter to unpack how the term "samurai" evolved over the centuries and dig into foreign-born samurai, specifica…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown
Season 5 Episode 15
What's your Japan version of "Ain't Dere No More"? Between changes within the megalopolis of Tokyo to the struggles of keeping countryside communities alive & thriving, Azby Brown returns to the podc…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Hanging Out In Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer of The Real Japan
Season 5 Episode 14
Joined by friend of the podcast and travel expert Rob Dyer of The Real Japan, the Krewe explores Hyogo Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Rob reveals his in…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer
Season 5 Episode 13
Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his cur…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Yakuza: 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, 5 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, 7 months ago