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Martial Arts
Episode 109
Martial arts have a long history in Japan, and over time they have evolved to integrate philosophical and religious ideas with the physical aspects o…
3 years, 8 months ago
Announcement - 2023 Meetup Event
Jason and Paul will be in Japan in April and are announcing a meetup event in Tokyo! All listeners are invited. If you happen to be in Tokyo, stop by…
3 years, 8 months ago
Beer
Episode 108
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the world of Japanese beer!
Topics Covered:
History: Kirin — …
3 years, 8 months ago
Kappa
Episode 107
Kappa are dangerous reptilian water creatures from Japanese mythology. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the fascinating folklore behind this odd, …
3 years, 9 months ago
The Four Seasons
Episode 106
The four seasons in Japan each have their own distinct character, and the impact that seasonal changes have had on the country’s culture over the cen…
3 years, 9 months ago
Love Hotels
Episode 105
Homes in Japan are often multi-generational and may not offer enough privacy for certain intimate activities…but fortunately the love hotel industry …
3 years, 10 months ago
Halloween Special - Haunted Places
Episode 104
Stories of ghosts and monsters stretch back centuries in Japanese mythology and many of them are tied to specific locations. Join Jason and Paul as t…
3 years, 10 months ago
Visiting Japan with Dietary Restrictions
Episode 103
Whether you have food allergies or if your diet is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, etc., Japanese cuisine can be difficult to navigate if you’r…
3 years, 10 months ago
Announcement - Japan is Opening!
Japan has been slow to reopen to tourism since it closed its borders at the beginning of the pandemic, but they recently announced that the country w…
3 years, 11 months ago
Kagoshima and Sakurajima
Episode 102
Kagoshima is a seaside city in southern Kyushu, best known for its active volcano, Sakurajima. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many things to…
3 years, 11 months ago