DEEP IN JAPAN

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a mysterious box that shows up at Jeff's door, the Monkey Strength fitness program, Japanese sweets, and Trevor's crippling addiction to hentai and wagashi. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was CANDY CANDY by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. 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

In this episode, we speak with author Paul Murphy about his spectacular book, True Crime Japan. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was the classic enka number, 人生劇場 (jinsei gekijo) by Hideo Murata. 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

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about the revolutionary new weeb technology Osanpo Kanjo ("Walk Girlfriend") -- a robot arm that you can out take for walks... No seriously, check it out: https://bit.ly/2GqMBjK The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe musical outro was "America Online" by The Midnight off their legendary album, Monsters. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound.And of course, the Adam Sandler song was his classic "At a Medium Pace" 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 Irish journalist and Professor David McNeill on the subject of journalism in Japan. Make sure to check out David's superb book about the 3.11 disaster, Strong in the Rain. You should also check out his latest piece in the Asia-Pacific Journal: Mind the Gender Gap: Kawakami Mieko, Murata Sayaka, Feminism and Literature in Japan available at https://apjjf.org/2020/21/McNeill.html The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapanEmail: [email protected] musical outro was Kemuri by Dj. Krush. The intro track was an original mashup of “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, we interview FtM trans rapper SiKiM (色無) about his experiences coming out, and how that experience informs his music. SiKiM’s new song さいきん流行ってるもんな is available on all streaming services, and also at the following YouTube link. Check it out! ・https://shorturl.at/gvG14 Big thanks to Hoodie Monks rapper Gomyo (Kevin Seperic) who set this up, and without whose help this interview would not have happened. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out his album Stillness in Motion. For info on the producer, B-BRIDGE. check out the following: ・Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bbc086・FB: https://www.facebook.com/okayama.bbridgeThe Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we cannot even afford our mics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: ・https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 The intro was SiKiM's "さいきん流行ってるもんな" And the outro was “Every Day, Every Night ft. DH64” by Gomyo 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, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about Japanese beef (wagyu) and ochimusha. "The ochimusha is considered a low-class citizen, no longer at the level of a samurai, since he fled battle instead of committing seppuku. In some instances, it is said that to escape safely, those warriors hid themselves in mountain villages."The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke, impecunious, poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Also, be sure to join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group to keep up with all the latest chatter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanThe intro BGM was some of my all time favorite cafe music, Studio Ghibli's "All That Jazz." The intro is my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Harakiri by Marukido & KoshitheShinobi. 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 invite Professor Ted Bonnah back to talk about a "pawahara" (power harassment) incident he experienced while working at a Japanese university. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210LINKS: Ho Terrace free legal consultation for low incomehttps://www.houterasu.or.jpJapanese Labour Law translationhttp://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail/?id=3567&vm=&re=Fighting Power Harassment: Surviving and Thriving After Workplace Bullyinghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fighting-power-harassment-surviving-thriving-against-workplace-ted/Calculating the Business Costs of Power Harassmenthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/calculating-business-costs-power-harassment-ted-bonnah/Dealing With Useless Supervisorshttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dealing-useless-supervisors-ted-bonnah/COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The outro was "The Stress" by Chisato Moritaka. The intro was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Got something to say? You can email me at [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, or anything at all whatsoever. This week, I literally have no recollection of what we discussed. The last thing I recall before hitting record was banging my head on a low-hanging beam. And then, it was darkness. A day later, Trevor was standing over me saying as I came to in a semi-fugue state, and said: "It is done." The result is this podcast, which is completely unedited and uncut. Remember, the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free and thus horribly underfunded. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210 Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] musical outro was "Human Rights Violations" by Yuuma (2019). The intro was my own original mashup of the Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime, home recordings of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound.As always, thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, Trevor and I sit down with Noah Oskow to talk about his latest article in Unseen Japan: “Startling Anti-Drug Manga In Japan Draws Intense Mockery: Why a new anti-drug manga from Wakayama Prefecture has earned across the board ridicule for its depiction of marijuana use.” LINKS: The manga: https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/prefg/050400/yakuran/d00203882.htmlNoah’s article: https://unseenjapan.com/anti-drug-manga-japan-backlash/ ** And (hint hint) should you wish to complain about the social messaging contained in this manga after reading it, you can email the Wakayama Health and Welfare Bureau directly at [email protected] to let them know how you feel. SUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro track was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was “Good DaY” by NAMEDARUMAAZ - TopicGot something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!

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In this episode, we speak with British foreign correspondent and writer, Richard Lloyd Parry, to the show. Richard is the Asia Editor of The Times of London, based in Tokyo, and is the author of, among other things, the critically acclaimed People Who Eat Darkness: The Fate of Lucie Blackman, and Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone. LINKS: Check out Richard’s latest talk, “Akihito and the Sorrows of Japan” available at https://shorturl.at/aixEJSUPPORT: The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210COMMUNITY: Want the inside scoop on all Deep in Japan content? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapanMUSIC: The intro track was an original mashup of some Fist of the Northstar clips with “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was Buck-Tick'S "MOONLIGHT ESCAPE" available at https://shorturl.at/enoADCONTACT: Got something to say? You can email me at [email protected] always, thanks for listening!Support the show