
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 220 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||

Jay and Trey are at it again! This week, we investigate why Japanese parks are becoming "no-fun zones" with draconian bans on ball games—is the country waging a war on its own children? We also dive into the "Ultimate Waifu" politician Kimi Onoda, an... more
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Pour yourself a Strong Zero and strap in. This week’s Happy Hour is a fever dream that starts with public displays of 2D affection and ends with a map of bears and suspicious people in Gifu. We cover the rising price of rice (and the rise of "Pasta J... more
In this powerful and far-reaching conversation, we sit down with Brian Daizen Victoria, Zen priest, historian, and author of the landmark work Zen War Stories. Internationally recognized for exposing the entanglement of Japanese Buddhism with wartime... 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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The content primarily revolves around the multifaceted experiences of living in Japan, covering a mix of personal anecdotes, interviews, cultural phenomena, and historical discussions. Noteworthy themes include the complexities of identity, the impact of political movements, and the challenges of cultural integration faced by foreigners in Japan. Episodes often tackle serious societal issues, such as mental health, nationalism, and the implications of technology on personal relationships, all presented in an engaging and often humorous manner. This distinctive blend allows for an authentic and insightful exploration of contemporary Japanese society through the lens of both locals and expatriates, appealing to audiences interested in a deepe... more
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