Japan Sport Stories

Japan Sport Stories

By Mike Salter and Noel ThatcherSociety & CultureSportsLeisure
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Japan Sport Stories episodes

  • Don't Let the Scrum Go Down on Me - 2019 Rugby World Cup with Ross Aitken

    Head of Venues and Cities, Ross Aitken guides us through preparing the host cities and his time living in Japan adapting to the new way of life. We hear all about the amazing story of Kamaishi, a city that went from a devastation in the 2011 tsunami to hosting one of the most exciting rugby games in 2019. We also learn about how to deal with tattooed players, the fear of running out of beer, and the best way to join Tokyo's gay pride parades.  

    56 min
  • The Distance Running Diplomat with Mara Yamauchi

    We're joined by double Olympian, former diplomat to Japan, and GB's second fastest female marathon runner ever, Mara Yamauchi! From Kenya to Japan via Oxford and from Tokyo tempura to custard creams and Ovaltine, Mara's Japan Sports Story has something for everyone.

    50 min
  • Ep.0 Teaser for Japan Sport Stories
    On July 23rd 2020 the Tokyo Olympic Games Opening Ceremony should have been entertaining the world, but how much do you actually know about Japanese sport? Well, now that you have a year to wait for Games to start, now couldn't be a better time to find...
    13 min

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There is so much more to Japan than Samurai and Sushi! Join hosts Noel and Mike as they chat to Olympians, Paralympians, Sumo Wrestlers, Historians and more to discover the most fascinating,…