
A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/deepinjapan. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking! Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks f... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 220 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Note: This episode originally aired in November 2021.
My guest today is Motoyuki Shibata, one of Japan’s most celebrated translators of American literature and a hugely important figure in the world of literary exchange between Japan and the English... more
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Episode 92 begins with a clerical apocalypse: Jeff and Trevor discover they are not on Episode 91 after all, but Episode 92, meaning the long-promised Episode 100 is now both closer and somehow less reachable than ever. The show immediately collapses... more
In this episode, we sit down with writer, translator, martial artist, and long-time Japan resident Robert R. Gray to talk about his wonderful little book, Whispers of the Departed—a collection of samurai death poems (辞世, jisei) paired with glimpses i... more
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What a vast a varied podcast, super informative and interesting. Great presenters and super interesting range of topics!
If you live in Japan, check this show out. It really touches on issues that foreigners in Japan benefit from hearing about. ALL THE STARS!!
Foreigners who move to Japan and want the country to operate they way they think it should be run. Here’s a hint, if you don’t like the way a country or culture operates, leave and go back to where you’re comfortable. Stop trying to colonize everywhere you go.
Jeff gets into myriad details from all sorts of people in Japan which provides a more comprehensive sense of what the country is really like. His interviews are almost like a bar conversation, in a good way.
This podcast is spectacular. Hands down, the best podcast about life in Japan out there. Funny, witty, insightful, and at times hilariously stupid.
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A mix of in-depth guest interviews, personal narratives, and current events related to life in Japan, paired with cultural commentary and humor. Episodes frequently explore Japanese society, language, immigration, and regional quirks through thoughtful conversations with authors, researchers, and long-time residents, often blending historical context with modern perspectives. Notable for its casual banter, diverse guest lineup, and willingness to tackle sensitive or niche topics with curiosity and wit, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy culturally literate, watchdog-style discussions about Japan from expatriate and native perspectives.
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