This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss Japan's most popular pens, Miyamoto Musashi, and Jeff's rapid decent neko chaos. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was “Chaos” by Daichi Yamamoto available at https://bit.ly/3bNm0cI. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we discuss recent protests of Princess Mako’s marriage, phantom beef curry, senbero, and many other things, including OldBoy and the latest in Jeff's epic cat saga. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Sato’s 55 selfie Seiyu senbero: https://bit.ly/3G5V9qb Sato’s 7-11’s senbeo: https://bit.ly/3DTRKcc Sato’s Khaldi senbero: https://bit.ly/3AVHNJy Sato’s solo yakitori kit: https://bit.ly/3DYGCe2 The JR train replica container base: https://bit.ly/2Z78FJn The chochin lantern pod dining experience: https://bit.ly/3vwNegL Phantom Beef curry: https://bit.ly/2Z3cX4v Rogan Exposing Dave Asprey: https://bit.ly/3n7fuD6 Nobel Prize winner tells young people to “get out of Japan”: https://bit.ly/3lUGXs2 Trevor’s favorite pic of Princess Mako: https://bit.ly/3G0j0HT Trevor’s favorite pic of Sato: https://bit.ly/3ncmH4CPrincess Mako’s marriage protests: https://bit.ly/3AZ7p8n Rochelle Knopp’s tweet on the Mako protests: https://bit.ly/3BZWMU7 Urban Dictionary’s definition of phantom beef: https://bit.ly/2XtuMsRThe OldBoy Wiki: https://bit.ly/3E0klwm The Wagyu Olympics: https://bit.ly/3lUHFWe The outro was “Cheap Ambition” by NORIKIYO / 相模川町 available at https://bit.ly/3C1gvTf The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode we speak with Brett Bull of the Tokyo Reporter. The Reporter is a Japanese English-language news website whose reporting is based on Japanese tabloid journalism. Founded in 2008, the website translates or adapts reports by Japanese tabloid media about such topics as crime, sex and entertainment in Japan. For more info and news, visit https://www.tokyoreporter.com/ The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　The outro was “Brainwashing” by Awich, available at https://youtu.be/zd4ONUviSQYGot something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we welcome back Buddhist monk and rapper Gomyo Kevin Seperic to talk about his latest recording collaboration ("Sayama House -ep2 - Eyes Open") and his new YouTube channel, "Crow Whistler - mostly crows," a show dedicated to his interactions with wildlife up in the hills Okayama. LINKS: The channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmNOx7Cn-giWZVPk6SFRWATo help support his wife Kaori’s treatment fund, visit: www.gofundme.com/kaoris-treatment-fundOr give directly at PayPal: [email protected] Monks music: www.amazon.com/Stillness-motion-…LAN/dp/B087C4J7HQStreet Art: https://www.academia.edu/37121327/Street_art_Dharma_Hoodie_Monk_style Hoodie Monks website: www.hoodiemonks.com/The J-Times article about them: www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2015…eats-buddhism/SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　MUSIC: The outro was “Sayama House -ep2 - Eyes Open" - feat. Gomyo x Jill. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, we invite back Iain Maloney to discuss his latest book: Life is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags. Iain is the author of three novels, a haiku collection, and the memoir The Only Gaijin in the Village. You can acquire his work at www.liminalink.com. Learn more about Iain at www.iainmaloney.com and @iainmaloneyThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　MUSIC: The outro was “Time Flies” by Mothercoat available at https://bit.ly/3D1PBuq The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, along with the usual lineup of absurdities, we delve into the latest in ninja news, unpack a Hard Off romance tragedy, and get updates on Jeff's chickens. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: The latest in Fuma ninja clan news: https://bit.ly/3oa2hLT A sea of idols: https://bit.ly/3m3D82E ES teacher caught recording: https://bit.ly/3zOu32q MUSIC: The outry was Maddy Soma & YUNG NIGO - Ninja Mode available at https://bit.ly/2Wnunb2. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we catch up with our favorite old curmudgeon, Steve Edwards, about his recent trip to the hospital. Sources for the Satoru Nomura news summary: 1. Adelstein in the Asia Times: https://bit.ly/3CD8Kme2. Asahi Shinbun: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14424860 3. Tokyo Reporter: https://bit.ly/3nWWpVV4. The Sun: https://bit.ly/2XRGXQiThe outro was "Painkiller" by HystericPanic (ヒステリックパニック) available at https://bit.ly/3hVrdm9. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, along with casually learning how Jeff accidentally broke Trevor-Kohai’s back some years prior, we get to hear Miho read a vending machine love letter, explore Osaka's Bear Paw Cafe, delve into the Roppongi Butler Dentistry industry, discover fireproof pants, and (of course) review the latest panty thievery news. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Vending Machin Love Letters: https://bit.ly/3k5LWW4 The Roppongi Butler Dentist Confectionist: https://bit.ly/3C5KZmP Fireproof Pants: https://bit.ly/3Epolb4 Japan’s Bear Paw Cafe: https://bit.ly/2VFmn4P The Latest Panty Theivery News: https://bit.ly/3EfPmNV Mercari Stops Selling Oxygen: https://bit.ly/3Ep8AB1 The Super Lizer HA-550: https://bit.ly/3A4TNbXThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with author and critic Damian Flanagan about his most recent book, a biography of Yukio Mishima. To learn more about Damian and his books, visit http://www.damianflanagan.comThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was 起て！紅の若き獅子たち (Get Up! Young Crimson Lions)Anthem of the Tatenokai, available with Japanese and English subs at https://bit.ly/2X7maYWThe intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week we discuss an odd crime story, micro pig petting zoos, innovations in public toiletry, ice cream sake floats, black wagyu, overnight buses, and many other things. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan　　　LINKS: Dining table with hole for cats: https://bit.ly/38ryRQo Micro pig petting zoo cafe: https://bit.ly/3mQelRE Ultra-classy overnight bus: https://bit.ly/3kwNbfW Endless bubble wrap: https://bit.ly/3zrvPHw Black wagyu at Yoshinoya: https://bit.ly/3sZQfFa The sake float: https://bit.ly/3t11bT0 “Pop’s fart-loon” fireworks: https://bit.ly/3kH6CT8 Man gets sulphuric acid in the face: https://bit.ly/3gKDvNI Man pees in coworker’s drink bottle: https://bit.ly/38nQ0dH Man smears poop on teen’s backpack: https://bit.ly/3jt16UN Those stupid Nike shoes Trevor likes: https://bit.ly/3kCoKhc MUSIC: The outro songs were 初見のトイレでウォシュレットを使う時のうた and シルエット KANA-BOON 『ウォシュレット』The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show