Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.
What this show covers
Family traditionsNew YearMulticultural lifeChristmasKansai expatsOutdoor activitiesMunzeeGeo-location gamesJapan travelYouTube creatorsExpat lifeRetirement in JapanRural JapanAkiyaHaunted places
What listeners will find here
A festive look at Christmas and New Year traditions in Japan
Christmas and New Year celebrations in Japan are the focus of this classic 2016 holiday episode. Kevin chats with Brian Waters and Jaysan about multicultural family traditions, making this a light, personal conversation for listeners curious about how the season is celebrated in Japan.
A Japan travel twist on Munzee, the geo-location game for outdoor explorers
This episode explores Munzee, a geo-location game that turns walks around Japan into virtual treasure hunts. With long-time guests Pee Jay and Sarah, the conversation also branches into expat life in Kansai and why the game fits both travelers and residents.
A retired American’s real-life move into rural Japan and an akiya home
Retiring in Japan is the focus as Kurt Bell returns to discuss life after relocating full-time from the U.S. He talks about buying and settling into an akiya in rural Japan, adjusting to retired life, and balancing that new chapter with his work as a YouTube creator.
A chilling tour through Japan’s ghosts, yokai, hauntings, and uncanny mysteries
Japan’s supernatural folklore and eerie true stories are the focus of this podcast, from yurei and yokai to haunted places and unsolved cases with paranormal edges. Hosted by Kevin O'Shea, it blends scary storytelling with cultural history for listeners who like their folklore dark and atmospheric.
A festive roundtable on how Christmas feels in Japan and Korea
Christmas in Japan and Korea takes center stage in this holiday party episode with a group of returning guests. Expect a casual, story-driven conversation about seasonal traditions, food, activities, and favorite holiday movies across both countries.
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