Krewe of Japan Podcast

This season was a long one, but we made it to the finale! The Krewe re-groups to reflect on Season 5 as a whole, and everything that went into it... with a SPECIAL GUEST! Join us for one last audio journey in Season 5 as we discuss all the milestones, top moments, challenges, & fun anecdotes, in addition to a look ahead to Season 6 & listener feedback! Let's GEAUX!🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/season-5-recap-ft-surprise-guest 📺- https://youtu.be/41MXWNBxwV4 #japan #podcast #season5 #finale #podcasting #nippon #kreweofjapan #tokyo #kyoto #japantravel #anime #manga #godzilla #geisha #samurai #jaxa #mext #jet #taiko #jpop #studyjapanese #japaneseculture #specialguest #akiratoriyama #fukushima #miyagi #hyogo

KOJ PODCAST BLACK FRIDAY DOORBUSTER DEAL... 100% OFF A NEW EPISODE! How many original castles does Japan ACTUALLY have standing? Where is Japan’s oldest castle located? When counting castles in Japan, do castle ruins factor in? The Krewe is joined by William de Lange, the author of “An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles” & many other Japan-related publications, to get the answer to these questions and so many more! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/the-castles-of-japan-ft-william-de-lange 📺 - https://youtu.be/XagwzqyD2bs #japan #japanesecastles #castles #architecture #nippon #williamdelange #japanesehistory #history #japanese #himeji #kumamoto #osaka #oshiro #お城 #城 #tokugawa #nobunaga #edo #meiji #tokugawashogunate #sengokujidai #warringstates #kyushu #dutch #shogun #dejima #nagasaki #nara #kyoto

Who doesn't love a good fantasy wall slam?! Explore these shojo tropes and much more with the Krewe & special guest Taryn of Manga Lela. Streaming now! Link in Bio!! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/enjoying-shojo-anime-manga-ft-taryn-of-manga-lela 📺- https://youtu.be/kYc7iWIZod4 #shojo #shoujo #anime #manga #shojoanime #shojomanga #shoujoanime #shoujomanga #podcast #podcastinterview #GuestInterviews #japanese #kiminitodoke #7thTimeLoop #sailormoon #FushigiYuugi #asignofaffection #HoneyLemonSoda #YUWATANABE #japan #nihon #japanesepopculture #shojobeat #PopCulture #comics #shonen #fruitsbasket #hanayoridango #boysoverflowers #SkipBeat

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out! Link in Bio!! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/enjoying-shojo-anime-manga-ft-taryn-of-manga-lela 📺- https://youtu.be/kYc7iWIZod4 #shojo #shoujo #anime #manga #popculture #shojoanime #shojomanga #shoujoanime #shoujomanga #podcast #podcastinterview #guestinterview #japan #japanese #sailormoon #FushigiYuugi #asignofaffection #kiminitodoke #7thTimeLoop #HoneyLemonSoda #Nana #ouranhighschoolhostclub #shojobeat #hanayoridango #boysoverflowers #SkipBeat #fruitsbasket

William Adams left behind a ton of letters documenting his time in Japan, but can you trust them to be absolute truth? Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez join the Krewe to discuss on the latest pod! Full episode streaming now (links below)! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/foreign-born-samurai-william-adams-ft-nathan-ledbetter-guest-host-dr-samantha-perez 📺- https://youtu.be/kl9hPsgs9jU #japanesehistory #japan #japanese #Shogun #shogunfx #Tokugawa #williamadams #shogunate #podcasting #podcast #interview #podcastinterview #samurai

Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez rejoin the Krewe to continue our conversation on foreign-born samurai, this time highlighting the life of William Adams, the real-life inspiration for the character John Blackthorne in James Clavell's classic (and now 18-time Emmy Award-winning adaptation) Shogun! In this episode, we explore his relationships with both Japanese & non-Japanese while in Japan, the similarities between William Adams's story & House of the Dragon (what?!), AND SO MUCH MORE! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/foreign-born-samurai-william-adams-ft-nathan-ledbetter-guest-host-dr-samantha-perez 📺- https://youtu.be/kl9hPsgs9jU #williamadams #samurai #tokugawa #ieyasu #shogun #jamesclavell #blackthorne #toranaga #sengokuperiod #sengoku #warringstates #japanesehistory #history #toyotomi #podcast #podcasting #podcastinterview #kreweofjapan #japan #nippon #emmys #hiroyukisanada #annasawai

What happened to the African samurai Yasuke after Oda Nobunaga's demise at Honno-ji? Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez discuss this topic and so much more on the latest episode of the Krewe of Japan Podcast! Listen to the full episode today... links below/in bio! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/foreign-born-samurai-yasuke-ft-nathan-ledbetter-guest-host-dr-samantha-perez 📺- https://youtu.be/zV2vQZqXPaA #Yasuke #OdaNobunaga #nobunaga #sengokuperiod #sengoku #samurai #japanesehistory #history #toyotomi #Tokugawa #podcast #podcasting #podcastinterview #kreweofjapan #japan #nippon #assassinscreed #assassinscreedshadows #videogames #gaming #anime

Joined by guest host Dr. Samantha Perez, the Krewe sits down with Princeton's Nathan Ledbetter to unpack how the term "samurai" evolved over the centuries and dig into foreign-born samurai, specifically Yasuke. There's been a lot of chatter about Yasuke in recent months... Uncover everything they you need to know about the African samurai right here in this episode... AND MORE! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/foreign-born-samurai-yasuke-ft-nathan-ledbetter-guest-host-dr-samantha-perez 📺- https://youtu.be/zV2vQZqXPaA #Yasuke #OdaNobunaga #nobunaga #sengokuperiod #sengoku #samurai #assassinscreed #assassinscreedshadows #anime #japanesehistory #History #toyotomi #Tokugawa #podcast #podcasting #podcastinterview #kreweofjapan #japan #nippon

AIN'T DERE NO MORE! How a century old historical monument was turned into a run-of-the-mill shopping mall, as told by architect & New Orleans native, Azby Brown. Find the full episode linked below! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/change-in-urban-rural-japanese-communities-ft-azby-brown 📺- https://youtu.be/iRuFku16prk #architecture #japanesearchitecture #community #japanesecommunity #podcast #podcasting #podcastinterview #kreweofjapan #japan #nippon

What's your Japan version of "Ain't Dere No More"? Azby Brown returns to the podcast to discuss urban migration, depopulation, revitalization projects, centuries-old feuds raging on today... AND SO MUCH MORE! Links below! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/change-in-urban-rural-japanese-communities-ft-azby-brown 📺- https://youtu.be/iRuFku16prk #architecture #japanesearchitecture #japaneseaestetics #japanesehouse #japanesehome #japanesestyle #houses #samuraihouse #environment #community #Machiya #minka #akiya #japanesecommunity #ruraljapan #inaka #podcast #Podcasting #podcastinterview #kreweofjapan #japan #nippon #depopulation #UrbanMigration #rebuilding #tokyo

Hanging Out in Hyogo w/ Rob Dyer

From Cat Art Museums to Godzilla Ziplines: An Awaji Island Story! This and so much more on traveling Hyogo Prefecture with Japan Travel Expert, Rob Dyer of The Real Japan. 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/hanging-out-in-hyogo-ft-rob-dyer-of-the-real-japan 📺- https://youtu.be/5jDXfFVqfhk

Wanna zip-line into Godzilla's mouth? Joined by friend of the podcast & travel expert Rob Dyer of The Real Japan, the Krewe explores Hyogo Prefecture! From popular spots to secret gems, Rob reveals his insight into place he calls his second home, foods that are must eat, & things to do! Don't miss out on this fun travel episode! 🔗- https://linktr.ee/kojpodcast 🎧- https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/hanging-out-in-hyogo-ft-rob-dyer-of-the-real-japan 📺- https://youtu.be/5jDXfFVqfhk #japan #japantravel #japantravels #japantrip #nippon #nihon #travelplanning #travelhacks #hyogo #hyogoprefecture #kobe #kobebeef #wagyu #wagyubeef #Ashiya #himeji #himejicastle #kinosakionsen #takedacastle #awaji #awajishima #nishinomiya #sannomiya #nishimuracoffee #japaneseculture #japantraveltips #traveljapan #kansai #sake #Nihonshu #engyoji #travelhelp #traveladvisor #traveladvice #TravelTips