Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 months ago
Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael
Season 5 Episode 2
13 years have passed since the catastrophic events of March 11th's Great East Japan earthquake & tsunami, along with the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant. Fukushima, as a prefectural c…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui
Season 5 Episode 1
Kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the King of Monsters. Godzilla expert & author of "Godzilla On My Mind" Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins the Krewe to discuss the Godzilla franchise, its r…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago