Krewe of Japan

In this season finale episode, the Krewe look back on some of their favorite moments from the season, share the behind the scenes of the podcast, and look to the season ahead! It has truly been a pleasure! Thank you for joining us throughout season 2 on our weekly audio journeys!  For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans: https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/

In this week's episode, the Krewe conclude their discussion with Dr. Hiromu Nagahara on the history of the Japanese Imperial Family. In part two, Dr. Nagahara teaches the Krewe about the role of the shogun throughout Japanese history, how the imperial family evolved throughout WWII, and modern controversies surrounding former Princess Mako. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Check out Dr....

In this week's episode, The Krewe sit down with associate professor of history at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Dr. Hiromu Nagahara for part one of their discussion on the history of the Japanese Imperial Family. In part one, Dr. Nagahara shares his background, the origins of the Japanese emperor, what makes the Japanese Imperial family distinct form other royal families, and...

In this week's episode, the Krewe assemble to take you on a journey through Japanese arcades. From the types of arcades you can find in Japan, to tips to win big and the Krewe's favorite experiences at arcades, they discuss it all.  

In this week's episode, the Krewe conclude their awesome discussion with comedian and Youtuber, Dogen! In part 1, the Krewe got to know Dogen, his background and his journey into learning Japanese. In this part, they embark on a deep dive into learning Japanese. This discussion takes them to many places from discovering the meaning of pitch-accent and how to study effectively, to setting appropria...

In this week's episode, the Krewe sit down with famous comedian and Youtuber, Dogen! In Part 1, Dogen shares his background including how he became interested in Japan and its culture, his background in martial arts tricking, early attempts at learning Japanese, his path to writing comedy in Japanese, and so much more. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the discussion next week, where the Krewe dives deep i...

The Krewe rings in 2022 with a deep-dive look back at a wild and crazy 2021. Nigel, Jenn & Doug recap many of the major news stories that came out of Japan in 2021, from the Covid-19 & Olympics to Starbucks regional fraps & Mie Prefecture's crackdown on dog pee. Join the Krewe in saying goodbye to 2021 on last time!   For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans visit: https://japansocietyofneworl...

The return of the Rapid Fire Questions! In the first RFQ of season 2, Daniel Morales steps up to the plate to try and answer as many random questions as he can in 2 minutes! Be sure to check out Daniel's full episode "Learning Japanese Through Literature ft. Daniel Morales"! Daniel's Website: http://howtojaponese.com/about/ Japan Society of New Orleans: https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot...

In the final part of this 2-part episode, Doug and Nigel conclude their discussion with Rob Dyer (founder and CEO of The Real Japan). This time they tackle the specific off the beaten path recommendations in the Kansai area, from onsen town and art museums, to giant torii and castles in the sky. They also discuss helpful topics like navigating via taxis and with little Japanese. Post interview Dou...

In this part 1 of this 2-part episode, Doug and Nigel sit down with Rob Dyer (founder and CEO of The Real Japan). The Krewe and Rob cover a lot of ground in this episode from Rob's visit to the Krewe's home of New Orleans, his backstory of falling in love with Japan, and meeting his wife via a penpal exchange to Rob's first journeys to Kansai, the beginning of our conversation on off the beaten pa...

In this episode, Doug and Jenn take a deep dive adventure into the world of Japanese trains! From what to expect when coming to Japan and taking a train, to tips, tricks, and taboos.  For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans: https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/

In this Week's episode, the Krewe take on the age old subbed vs dubbed anime debate. In addition to sharing their perspectives on the debate, they sit down with voice acting veteran, Dan Woren (Bleach, Naruto, Fate/Zero and so much more), who shares his journey into voice acting, the process of voice acting in anime and video games, and his take on the subbed versus dubbed debate. Along the way, D...

This week on the Krewe of Japan Podcast, the Krewe is back with another language learning episode! In this one,  they sit down for an in depth discussion on learning Japanese via literature. The Krewe is joined by translator and host of "How to Japanese Podcast", Daniel Morales. He shares with the Krewe his language learning journey, resources for those all levels of Japanese learners, and the pro...

In this episode, the Krewe are re-joined by a guests from season 1, Kay Allen (Japan National Tourism Organization) to discuss all things Hokkaido! With the distinction of being the largest prefecture in Japan, Hokkaido offers some of the top winter sports experiences in Japan, incredible natural landscapes, and the chance to learn about the culture and history of the indigenous Ainu people.  The...

In this episode, the Krewe dive into experiencing Japan as a student via studying abroad. They share different methods of studying abroad, what studying abroad encompasses, and essential lessons they learned during their time studying in Japan. From personal experiences to tips on financing your journey, they cover it all. If you've ever had a desire to visit Japan, and are still a student, this i...

In this spooky Halloween themed episode, the Krewe takes a journey into the supernatural and discusses the world of Yokai. On the journey, the Krewe are joined by authors Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt, authors of the book "Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide". From the origins and its development through the years, to questions like "is cookie monster a Yokai?!" and important locations for...

In this week's episodes, the Krewe discuss visiting Japanese theme parks. From onsen and hawaii themed parks, to Disney and Universal Studios, Japan has a lot to offer when it comes to scratching your theme park itch. The Krewe shares their experiences visiting parks, and later in the episode are joined by Youtuber content creator Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer to get an expert insight on tips, tric...

In this episode of the Krewe of Japan Podcast, Doug, Jennifer and Nigel dive into the world of manga. The Krewe provides an intro to manga for those unfamiliar with it, notable characteristics, and why you should consider reading it. In the second half of the episode, the Krewe sits down with Danica Davidson, author of 17 books and frequent manga writer for major publications, to discuss her caree...

It’s that time of year again… and no, we aren’t talking about Christmas music already playing in stores. It’s JET Program Application SZN! Nigel , Jenn , & Doug chat with Tye Ebel , the JET Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, to discuss all things JET Application Process. Tye shares some great points on what to consider when considering applying for the JET Program, whethe...

TADAIMA! The Krewe is BACK! Season 2 kicks off October 1st at 12p CST, and Nigel, Jenn, & Doug are coming in hot with this super-sized special first episode! The Krewe goes down the rabbit hole that is Studio Ghibli, talking about some history behind the famous animation studio and their favorite films. Then, Steve Alpert, former Senior Vice President at Studio Ghibli and author of Sharing a House...

In this brief podcast update, the Krewe discuss the recent major hurricane which made landfall in Louisiana, how each member of the Krewe is doing and provide an update on the progress of season 2. Get ready to pack your audio suitcases and join us once again on our weekly audio journeys into Japanese culture, history, pop-culture, and so much more! Season 2 will officially be launching October 1,...

In this between season bonus episode, the amazing Matt Alt (our very first podcast guest) stops by for a Rapid Fire Question Challenge. From Rick James, Big Tex McDonalds sandwiches, and sake flavored KitKats, nothing is off limits in this challenge! Been missing your weekly audio journeys to Japan?! Keep your eyes peeled for more information on our season 2 launch coming soon! Subscribe wherever...

Just like that, Season 1 comes to a close! Nigel , Jenn , & Doug peel back the curtain and reflect on all the behind-the-scenes effort & challenges that went into launching, continuing, and finishing the inaugural season of Krewe of Japan!  They discuss their favorite episodes , re-visit bloopers (#DougThings), read out some listener feedback, & tease what’s to come! Don’t miss out on this fun str...

Did you know New Orleans is the home to the Gulf Coast’s only sake brewery? The Krewe didn’t until a few weeks ago! In this episode, Doug& Nigel sit down and reminisce about their first encounters with sake before sitting down for a sake deep dive with Brian Ashcraft, author of the award winning Japanese Sake Bible. Brian talks about what led to his interest in Japan and sake, shares some behind-t...

In this episode, the Krewe finally concludes their discussion on the greatest anime of all time. Doug, Jenn, and Nigel discuss the biggest anime of today, how streaming anime legally helped make anime cool, and what factors lead to creating an anime hit! Thank you so much for tuning in to this mini-series, and be on the lookout for a future manga series in season 2! For more on the Japan Society o...