In this episode, we speak with PhD candidate, Mark Bookman, about his doctoral dissertation on the history of disability policy in Japan. Mark is currently a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded: i.e., we can’t even cover the hosting fees. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. Would you like to learn more about Mark?- His website: website: https://bookmanresearch.com/ - His Asian Ethnology podcast appearance: https://bit.ly/3bIFMV9 - His J-Times article: https://bit.ly/2yKHg2I Want to join the Deep in Japan discussion group? You can find us at www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/The outro was “Life” by GOMESS: https://bit.ly/3bFkQhH. The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben at BenSound. Got something to say? Email us at [email protected] 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. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Japanese proverbs, or kotowaza. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Here is the link to free, downloadable kotowawa prints in hirgana: https://happylilac.net/hiragana-kotowaza.html Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ Or email me at [email protected] The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「ことわざ太郎東西いろはかるた節」from the album 「コロムビアキッズ学び応援!耳に残る、頭に残る九九のうた/県庁所在地のうた」 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. There is simply no telling where the conversation will go. This week, we talk about Rajio Taisou, Jeff's local town cable radio or cable FM wire, the public PA system, and of course coronavirus. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are broke. Piss poor. Indigent AF. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210. That's right, for less than the price of a single cup of joe each month, you can help support and sustain never-ending stream of premium content. Want to join in the chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ Or email me at [email protected] The musical intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. The outro was 「またあおう」("Let's Meet Again") by BOOGIE MAN & BEAR MAN Thanks for listening!Support the show

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=3864210. For less than the price of a single cup of coffee per month, you can help support and sustain this failed business model, ensuring a never-ending steam of premium content. In this episode, I speak with Nina Cataldo, founder of Hafu Ladies, a community for hafu and mixed-Japanese women from all over the world. NINA & HAFU LADIES LINKS: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hafuladies- Instagram: www.instagram.com/hafuladies- Email: [email protected] Want to join the discussion? You can find me at the following: - The Facebook Discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - The Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/deepinjapan- Email: [email protected] intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Outro: “Our State of Mind” by FAITH, a Japanese band with a half lead singer hailing from Ina, Nagano. 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 Gatebox's digital AI waifu, Japanese internet cafe live-ins, homelessness, and a bunch of other stuff. 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=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at the following:- www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ - [email protected] to get yourself one of those sweet Azuma Hikari holograph waifus? You know you do. Hop on over to Gatebox: https://www.gatebox.ai/ and tell ‘em Jeff sent you for a sweet one yen discount. That’s right. Act now while supplies last!The intro track was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Thanks for listening!Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with dyed-in-the-wool curmudgeon and now alleged human rights violator, Steve The Negatron Bomb Edwards, and listen to him vent pure piss and vinegar about the Japanese government’s response coronavirus. We also touch on his alleged human rights violations. Yes, that's really a thing!The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and ad free. Please consider helping support this impecunious father of three crazy ‘hafus’ by becoming patron at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210REFERENCES: "Japan Makes Saving Face a Priority Over Saving Lives" by Jake Adelstein: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-covid-19-state-of-emergency-locks-down-criticismJake on the Diamond Princess fiasco: https://www.thedailybeast.com/japans-coronavirus-cruise-ship-debacle-shows-epidemic-can-be-a-gift-for-would-be-dictators?ref=author The NIKKEI Asian Review article I mentioned: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-Why-Japan-tested-so-few-people The Japan COVID -19 Coronavirus Tracker: https://covid19japan.com/ Worldwide COVID-19 testing ratio per country per million: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/worldwide-covid-19-testing-ratio-per-country-million/1800124Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanThe cover image was made by me. Want a copy? Join the Deep in Japan Facebook group and hit me. MUSIC: Intro - “Dubstep” by Ben Sound. Outra - “PPAP-2020-/PIKOTARO” by ピコ太郎 (Pikotaro) found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKfolJv6Kx8As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at the following: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In this episode, I talk left-behind father, David Fleming, about the circumstances surrounding his then wife abducting their three children, and not allowing him access to them. Want to reach out to David? You can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/548985140Want to learn more about parental child abduction in Japan? Here’s a few links: - Kizuna Child-Parent Reunion - https://bit.ly/31JSZcf - JAPAN: VICTIMS OF PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION DENOUNCE - JAPAN IN A COMPLAINT TO UN’s HIGHEST HUMAN RIGHTS BODY - https://bit.ly/3bxUMpi - CRC OF JAPAN ESTIMATES CUMULATIVE CASES OF INTERNATIONALLY ABDUCTED CHILDREN IN JAPAN TO NUMBER IN THE THOUSANDS - https://bit.ly/37q9Vpu- Speak French? We got you, fam! https://www.facebook.com/sauvonsnosenfants.japon/ - Korean? No sweat! https://www.facebook.com/NITALBO.Korea/ You can listen to the show at any of the following: - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep…an/id1121048809- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jeff-krueger/deep-in-japan-podcast - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/deep-in-japan Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMUSIC: Musical intro: “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro: “found & lost” by survive Said The Prophet As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210In. Every yen helps! In this episode, I talk with lesbian and soon-to-be PhD Natasha Fox about LGBT issue in Japan. You can find Natasha at her UBC profile: https://www.geog.ubc.ca/persons/natasha-fox/As for her review of Debito's book mentioned in the show, check out page 10 of the following: http://buna.yorku.ca/jsac/newsletter/jsac_newsletter_fall_2016.pdfGot something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “You outside my window" by きのこ帝国 (Kinoko Teikoku) As always, thank you so much for listening!いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

In this episode, we've done something different. Rather than interviewing someone in English, I’ve put my weak and rusty N2 Japanese skills to the test and interviewed Taka, a young Japanese man who has struggled with alcoholism. Recently, Taka celebrated his first AA “birthday” and is a now year sober. Well done, Taka!If you would like to skip over the English intro and get straight to the interview with Taka, you can skip ahead to the 19 minute mark. In either event, you'll have to excuse my poor, broken Japanese. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent, ad-free, and 100% crowd-funded. Please consider becoming a patron and making a pledge at www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Got something to say? You can find me at www.facebook.com/deepinjapanMusical intro 1 is “Rising” by the Yoshida BrothersMusical intro 2 is “Dubstep” by Ben at www.bensound.comMusical outro is “Drinking and Driving” by Black FlagAs always, thank you so much for listening. いつもご清聴ありがとうございます。Support the show

Digging through the vault, I found this three-year-old recording in which Steve Edwards and I sipped whiskey and swapped stories - among them some of Steve’s wild misadventures on the Harley. I do hope you enjoy it.This show is completely independent and listener-supported. Want to show your support and make a pledge? Navigate to the following link and become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3864210Face Check: At one point I quote there being 30,000 traffic fatalities a year in America. I wasn't that far under the mark. In 2016, when this was recorded, 37,461 people were killed in 34,436 motor vehicle crashes, an average of 102 per day, or 12.4 per 100,000 people per year. Japan, on the other hand, only had 4.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 persons per year, meaning that America has more than triple the fatalities Japan does on average. In 2018, the number of traffic deaths in the US reached an estimated 40,000. Be safe on the highways out there, people! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_vehicle_fatality_rate_in_U.S._by_yearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_traffic-related_death_rateGot something to say? You can reach me at [email protected] for listening, everyone! Love and rockets,Support the show