Just Japan Podcast - 228: All Things Trains in Japan
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In this episode we chat with Karune Walker, the host of the “Train-ing Japan” Podcast. This is the ultimate podcast for all fans of trains in Japan. If you are into trains and traveling around Japan via train, you’ll want to listen to this conversation and follow the “Train-ing Japan” podcast! Train-ing Japan on Apple Podcasts: Train-ing Japan on Spotify: Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: X: Instagram: YouTube:
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Just Japan Podcast - 227: Ohazassu Podcast
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Meet John from the OHAZASSU podcast! John hails from Australia but has been based in Nagoya for some time. Kevin and John chat about life in Japan and his fantastic podcast that brings everyday practical advice about life in Japan. Ohazassu Podcast (Linktree): Listen to “Tales from Kevin”: Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: X: Instagram: YouTube:
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Tales from Kevin (A New Podcast)
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Tales From Kevin - a new storytelling podcast Hosted by Kevin O’Shea. A mix of stories, thoughts, and experiences from a life lived in many places. Whimsical tales from a man from Canada with fingers and toes in many countries. - Tale 1: I Got a Monkey Golden Shower A life currently lived in Malaysia can mean lots of different wildlife encounters. Kevin introduces the podcast and discusses having an endangered monkey release its bladder from above. Things get grim, but somewhat funny all at the same time. Welcome to the new storytelling podcast. FOLLOW my new show!...
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Just Japan Podcast - 226: A Life of Creativity and Adventure from Canada to Everywhere to Japan with Dave Olson
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In this episode we get to hang out with Okayama-based Dave Olson. This inspiring Canadian shares many amazing stories, insights, and worldly experiences. From his adventures as a youth to mushroom farming in Tottori, to internet startups in Vancouver, he's done so much. Now Dave lives in Okayama with his beautiful family and shares his experiences and thoughts on personal archeology and much more with all of us. You'll all want to follow Dave and see what he's up to next! Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: X: Instagram: YouTube: ...
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Just Japan Podcast - 225: Preserving Japanese Traditional Boatbuilding with Douglas Brooks
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Douglas Brooks is an American researcher, writer, teacher, and boatbuilder. He is passionate about preserving the disappearing tradition of Japanese boatbuilding. He has written 6 books on the topic and his book, “Japanese Wooden Boatbuilding” is the only comprehensive guide on the topic. He has apprenticed under 9 Japanese masters and shares his knowledge with others around the world. Douglas recently was hired as a consultant on the Hulu/Disney/FX miniseries “Shogun” to help construct boats and supply boats for the series. Douglas chats with Kevin about his story, preserving these...
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Just Japan Podcast - 224: Exploring Japanese Castles
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In this episode, Kevin chats with a returning guest and friend of the show, Kansai Pee Jay. Pee Jay talks about his life-long interest in Japanese castles and how he travels throughout Japan visiting them. He has some wonderful stories to share about his experiences at Himeji castle back in the early 1990s and becoming one of the first foreign tour guides in Japan! You’ll enjoy Pee Jay’s stories and learning more about some of the iconic castles in Japan. Follow Pee Jay on Instagram: Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: Twitter (X): ...
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Just Japan Podcast - 223: Summer in Tokyo and Tourism in Japan with Riki Ohkanda (PaprikaGirl_JP)
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In this episode, Kevin welcomes Riki Ohkanda (PaprikaGirl) back on the podcast. Riki talks about how to cope with the summer heat in Tokyo and some life updates. They chat about breaking out of the expat bubble in Japan to find more happiness in life, health, and fitness as well as the recent news all about overtourism in Japan. Follow Riki on Twitter (X): Check out my other podcast on YouTube (Nature Talks Podcast): Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: X: Email: Instagram: YouTube: My new Instagram about my...
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Just Japan Podcast - 222: Saving Trees and Environmental Activism in Tokyo
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Just Japan Podcast - 222: Saving Trees and Environmental Activism in Tokyo In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based marketing specialist and consultant, Rochelle Kopp. Rochelle has spent more than 30 years living in Japan and working in the business world. She is also a passionate environmental activist focusing on saving trees and parks in the Tokyo area. In a time when we are feeling the burn or climate change more than ever, we need trees, but many in Japan don’t think that way! Listen to Rochelle’s story and how you can help protect trees across Japan. Follow Rochelle Kopp...
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Just Japan Podcast - 221: Watching Your Kids Complete School in Japan
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In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with returning guest Brian Waters. When Brian moved to Japan permanently from the United States his children were 5 and 3 years old. Now his oldest is in university and his youngest near completing high school. Brian reflects on his experiences as an American parent watching his children navigate the Japanese public school system. Follow Brian on Twitter (X): Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin: Facebook: X: Email: Instagram:
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Just Japan Podcast - 220: Ishikawa Exciting!
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In this episode of the podcast, Kevin Chats with Joseph Fowler, host of the Ishikawa: Summit to Seas Podcast. They talk about Joe’s Japan origin story. He talks about his podcast as well as about the J-Pops Podcast. Joe also talks about becoming a new father in Japan and buying a house there. Learn about life in a part of Japan you don’t hear about so often. Ishikawa: Summit to Seas Podcast: J-Pops Podcast: Follow Joe on Twitter: Instagram (Joe’s Father): Follow the Just Japan Podcast and Kevin:...
info_outlineIn JJP 192, Kevin chats with Earth Uncut TV's James Reynolds and Kansai Pee Jay about the recent typhoon (Typhoon Jebi - Typhoon 21) that smashed into the Kansai region of Japan. This was the most powerful and destructive typhoon to hit the Kansai region of Japan in the past 50 years. Both James and Pee Jay experienced the typhoon first hand and share those experiences with you folks!
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