In this episode, we are happy to welcome back Roger Pulvers to delve deeper into his writings: specifically, The Unmaking of an American, Star Sand, The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn, and LIV.  Roger Pulvers is an American-born Australian playwright, novelist, film director, theater director, and translator who has lived the better part of 50 years in Japan. Over the course of his long and prolific career, he has published more than 50 books in Japanese and English, and was assistant to the director of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.” He has translated works from Russian, Polish and Japanese, among them Gogol's "The Government Inspector," plays by Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the poetry of Miyazawa Kenji and Ishikawa Takuboku, and novels by Inoue Hisashi. His latest novels are “Liv” and "The Dream of Lafcadio Hearn," both published by Balestier Press. He wrote the screenplay for and directed the film "Star Sand" based on his novel of the same name. The film was released widely around Japan in 2017.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 on our Patreon page.The outro was The intro was つれづれなるままに  Tsurezure Naru Mama ni off the 1974 folk album  Out Of Mind [アウト・オブ・マインド]  by Ryo Kagawa. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This week, we speak with Tim Romero, Tokyo-based innovator, author, entrepreneur, and host of the Disrupting Japan podcast. To learn more about Tim and his amazing podcast, check out the Disrupting Japan podcast website.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was プラネットマジック by the N'夙川BOYS. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, I speak with Josh Hawley, a close friend who will soon be returning to the US after a five-year stint in Japan. This is Josh's second stay in Japan, the first being as a US Navy sailor back in the late 1990s, at which time he met his ex-wife and had a son, both of whom he remains in close contact with today. While in Japan, Josh spent over a year teaching in Tateshina, and during that time we spent a great many hours together hiking Nagano's gorgeous peaks and taking long walks around town together with Den, the doge. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan  The outro was '93 Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this, the second part of a two-part series of talks with Canadian-born speechwriter, John R. Harris, we focus on his three-year stint speech writing for Carlos Ghosn, the famous Brazilian-born Lebanese businessman and former chairman and CEO of Nissan who was arrested on allegations of false accounting, for which he spent over 100 days in solitary confinement and more than a year under house arrest in Tokyo before fleeing the country and becoming an internationally wanted fugitive. As noted in the episode, John was also featured in HBR IdeaCast / Episode 800: The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn: Part 2.  The outro was 月の砂漠, of which there are many versions, but I chose the one by 山崎ハコ. The outro was Tanuki by Kazuhiko Kato. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this, the first part of a two-part series of talks with Canadian-born speechwriter, John R. Harris,  we learn about rowdy raccoons, invasive kyon (aka barking deer, kijang, or muntjac) and the amazing life and adventures of environmentalist cum naturalized Japanese citizen, C. W. Nicol.  John lives on a one-acre property deep in the forest near the Pacific surf beaches of Chiba Prefecture, 75 km Southeast of Tokyo. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was Tanuki by Kazuhiko Kato. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

While Miho was out shopping at a high-class bakery, Jeff calls her on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer using voice modification to make himself sound like a psycho killer. The background music was Ghibli Jazz Beats and a Ghibli Lofi Hip-Hip mix. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

While Miho waits in the car at school to pick up the kids, Jeff calls her on the TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer using voice modification to make himself sound like Chiko-chan. And do note the sound quality with this one! The outro was "TOu - KYOu" by SOUL SCREAM. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

Ben Tanaka is a teacher and writer based in Sendai who runs RetireJapan, a website dedicated to helping people improve their financial situation. For more about Ben and what he is doing, check out RetireJapan.com. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show at Patreon.comThe outro was Rich Man, Poor Man by Nipps. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy, and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

Jeff calls Steve out of the blue on his new TASCAM Mixcast 4 mixer. And no, sorry, as you can no doubt tell, the audio levels are not yet dialed in. Still testing. Bear with me.  The outro was "Telephone Number" by Junko Ohashi, sourced by Mythic Weeb/DIJ Benefactor, Sir James Hatheway. As always, thanks for listening! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, we speak with Deep in Japan podcast fan-turned podcast creator, Michael Schuelke, who produces the Lost Without Japan podcast, a podcast about Japan in general, but also about Michael’s specific dream of returning to Japan. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapanThe outro was Buddha Brand’s Kushokan. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), a few anime sound bites, some kabuki, a cheap recording of my son’s Buzz Lightyear toy and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, we talk with author and SoraNews24 journalist Scott Wilson about his life in Japan in general and about passing N1 of the JLPT in specific.  For more detailed info, see Scott's article on the JLPT, along with his website and Twitch page. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please give a thought to supporting the show here at Patreon. The outro was the original One Piece series opening. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. See links below for info. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we eke out an existence on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Jeff's new mic (which is still in the mail) PM Kishida Announces Sanctions Against RussiaPM Kishida Announces MORE Sanctions Against RussiaJapan Sinks Official TrailerThe Japan Film Festival 2022That Air BnB in Tat with JengaWhen Was the First Anime Breast Bounce?Gamer Apartments / e-RoomsThe Naked Hokkaido ManThe outro was “Let’s Start WW3” by World Order. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the first of a two-part interview series with Timothy Langley Esquire. Having almost forty years of experience in the Japanese public affairs sector, Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire, a consulting firm based out of Tokyo. Along with his business interests, Langley also hosts the famous Tokyo on Fire podcast and gives weekly political debriefings on Clubs. Links below: LangleyEsquire HomepageEspionage in Tokyo with Rober WhitingTokyo on Fire PodcastLangley on LinkedinMr. Langley Goes to TokyoThe Ship StoryThe Hero StoryLangley on CBS Morning NewsPlease note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we're broke. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was Shima Uta by The Boom. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites with “Dubstep" from BenSound. The outro was Got something to say? You can find me at the following:https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the third and final part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan The outro was a cover of Masahi Sada's "さよならにっぽん” and although I'm not sure who the female singer is (if you know, please tell me) the track I sourced can be found here. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the second part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan MUSIC!The outro was a Japanese cover of Oasis's “Wonderwall” by なかたにつよし. The intro was my own original mashup of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) anime sound bites blended with Gagaku and “Dubstep" from BenSound. Got something to say? You can find me at the following:www.facebook.com/groups/deepinjapan/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the first part of an interview series with Kieda Takao recorded back on 2 February 2017, when I was still a podcast production novice. Apologies for the sound quality. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, and by that I mean we survive on the kindness of your donations. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!HistoryPod - The Mukden Incident of 1931Grunge - The Truth About Japanese Kamikaze Pilots is Pretty GrimUnseen Japan - The Siege of Asama Sanso: The Japanese Red Army’s Last Stand(Japanese Language) Documentary on The Asama Sanso IncidentAnother Interesting (Japanese Language) Doc on Asama SansoMUSIC!The outro was “Kamikaze” from the Sounds of War album. You can find English subs here, although the sound quality is not as good. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, Steve and I talk about the Copernican inversion in his thinking about Japan: Will he remain here as an English teacher forever, or will he devise an exit strategy and get Ghosn?  But that’s not all we talk about… Buckle up, cuz this one is wild. Do note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean my children may not go to uni. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!While the Rest of Us Die TrailerUltradian RhythmsThe Huberman Lab PodcastDeath Factory - Japan’s Unit 731Japan at War: An Oral HistoryAn Interview with a Meth Dealer | Trafficked with Mariana van ZellerJeff's "murderer buddy"A certain Reddit thread that may or may not have inspired certain audio samplings in this episodeMUSIC!The outro was a remix of JUMP. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

This is the J & Trey Happy Hour, where Jeff and Trevor babble on about the latest Japan-related news storiesーor anything at all whatsoever. This week, we talk about a lot of stuff, as you can see from the links below. Note that the Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. And by that, I mean we are poor. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan LINKS!Tommy Lee Jones BOSS Coffee CMsMore Tommy Lee BOSS CMs with English CCセブンカフェWolf Children MemeGuy arrested for scamming 7-11 coffee machinesSoftserve in RamenAsahi Super Dry Changes RecipeWhat does your wallet say about you? Oshikatsu Book - Otaku LingoTempura YokaiMUSIC!The outro was ASOBOiSM / ROOM205 feat. 森心言. 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/ deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comAs always, thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, we respond to the voice of the masses: We ask Mike Burke anything!  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was "Among Us Medley | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate". The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup. Audio footage of the soul-channeling stuff was taken from The Angelic Initiative, Episode 1019 - Horses, Genders, and Amperage - a gold mine of a YouTube channel if there ever was one. (Make sure to read the FAQ in their show notes.) And as always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)

In this episode, three otakus (James "mythic weeb" Hatheway, Jeff "pro-PS5 gamer" Krueger, and Trevor "King of Saitama" Holland) talk for nearly three hours about all kinds of otaku shit: Akiba, retro gaming, MTG, and puters, etc.  The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.comWant to join in the latest Deep in Japan chatter? You can find us at the Facebook Discussion group or email me at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThe musical outro was "Renai Circulation." The intro was “Dubstep” by Ben Sound with my own Fist of the North Star mashup.As always, thanks for listening!Jeff KruegerDeep in Japan Podcast ProducerBecome a Patreon subscriberSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan)