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Kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the King of Monsters.  Godzilla expert & author of "Godzilla On My Mind" Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins the Krewe to discuss the Godzilla franchise, its roots, its impact in Japan, & how it became the global phenomenon it is today. Get in touch with your inner kaiju and learn more about your favorite giant reptilian monster!

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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MOAR BONUS CONTENT! Think of this as Season 5 MINUS ONE. Godzilla expert & author of Godzilla On My Mind Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins Doug to discuss Toho's latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One. What did one of the top experts on Godzilla think of this movie? Find out right here! 

DISCLAIMER -- This conversation is NOT spoiler-free. If you don't want to hear spoilers, save this one for after you see the movie! 

insert Godzilla roar here

------ About the Krewe ------

The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------

Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!

Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)

Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:35:10)

------ Bill Tsutsui Links ------

Bill Tsutsui's Website

Godzilla On My Mind on Amazon

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JSNO Event Calendar

12/18/23 - JSNO/Ikigai Connections "Japan Jobs & Me" (Event Details)

Zoom Registration for "Japan Jobs & Me" (Direct Link)

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In this episode we talk about Call Me Chihiro,  a Japanese Netflix film about a former sex-worker living a simple but lonely life as a bento shop worker in a small seaside town.

Why did we love this film so much? Who would we cast in the Australian remake? Let's discuss.

Special guest and friend Danny joins Ben and Matt on the podcast to break down and discuss one of Akira Kurosawa's lesser known but still great movies, High and Low. WARNING: there are spoilers!

Sponsors:

Bearfoot Bar

Located in downtown Sapporo, walking distance from the subway station. There are  variety of Japanese made craft bottled beers. A wide range of regular and unique spirits and basic cocktails also available. Burgers and pub style snacks. With friendly English and Japanese speaking staff.  https://www.facebook.com/bearfootbar
 

The Red House 

Located in the heart of Rusutsu Ski Resort, just cross the main road and it’s behind the Seicomart Convenience store. The restaurant features a mix of Japanese, Asian fusion, and western Style dishes, including shabu-shabu with wagyu beef and Hokkaido wagyu beef steak. Open winter and summer, 12-3pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner, with prices ranging from under Yen 1000 to about Yen 5000. https://theredhouse.jp/

 Rusutsu Lodges

Open all year round. Located 5 minutes walk to the main Rusutsu Ski Resort Gondola. There are Japanese, Western, and apartment style rooms with breakfast packages available. There’s a Japanese sento (public bath), two convenience stores less than a minute walk, ski room and tune up tables, plenty of free parking space, and summer BBQ packages available. Check out the website for more information and availability. http://rusutsulodges.com

 Hokkaido Guide

Established over 10 years ago, written by locals for locals and international tourists. The guide contains information on all types of businesses and locations around Hokkaido. There's information regarding all things Hokkaido such as sightseeing, nightlife, events, services, food and restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. Currently offered in English and Thai, advertising space available. Check out website for everything you need to know about this beautiful prefecture. https://hokkaidoguide.com


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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... 約束の通り、日本アカデミー最優秀作品賞受賞監督の内田英治さんと日本語版のインタービューです。このボーナスエピソードは日本語と英語で放送します。内田英治監督の生活とキャリアについて話を楽しんでください！将来にもっと日本語版のゲストインタービューが出てきますので、ソーシャルメディアで是非フォローしてください。

As promised in Episode 18, here is the Japanese version of our interview with the Japanese Academy Award-Winning Director Eiji Uchida from January 2022. This bonus episode contains both full Japanese and English dialogue between Eiji Uchida, Doug, & our translator Yumi. Please enjoy this fun episode about Eiji Uchida's life and career! And stay tuned for more Japanese language interviews in upcoming seasons of Krewe of Japan Podcast!

(Interpretation provided by Yumi Mano) 

------ About the Krewe ------

The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel), & join us on Discord.  More on our Krewe of Japan Podcast LinkTree! Until next time, enjoy!

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Eiji Uchida's IMDb Page

Eiji Uchida on Twitter

Midnight Swan on IMDb

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast...the Krewe sits down for an exclusive interview with Eiji Uchida, the director of Netflix's The Naked Director & 2020 Japanese Academy Award Winner for Best Film...  Midnight Swan. In this in chat, Uchida-san discusses his career in the Japanese independent film industry, how diversity is important in movies, how internationalization via streaming platforms changed his approach to directing, Japanese biker gangs, and so much more!

(Interpretation provided by Yumi Mano) 

------ About the Krewe ------

The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

------ More Info on Eiji Uchida ------

Eiji Uchida's IMDb Page

Eiji Uchida on Twitter

Midnight Swan on IMDb

One crime. Four versions of the truth. Rashomon (1950) was director Akira Kurosawa's international breakthrough film, and for good reason. A highly influential film that created a new narrative structure that is still borrowed and celebrated in film's we see today. This is the dawn of the unreliable narrator and completely re-imagined how filmmakers approach flashbacks. While the influence in undeniable, is the film any good? And does is stand the test of time? Jason Furie and Adam Roth attempt to dissect this one. We tried. 

This episode I have an entertaining conversation with an old friend of mine. Yukie Kito is an award winning movie producer with over 20 films to her credit.  This is really an "insiders" episode where we talk about her life, challenges, and successes as an independent producer and really gain a lot of insight into the Japanese film industry: What has happened to creativity and how some missteps have allowed S. Korea to become Asia's entertainment powerhouse. She talks about some great memories making movies and anecdotes about Hollywood stars. Other topics we discuss:

• What a film producer actually does
• When watching films does she view or critique them differently than general audiences
• How she got her start in Hollywood
• Tears of joy (and envy) when seeing the international success of Korean entertainment 
• The one film she is the most proud of
• Why she makes an appearance in almost all her movies
• Her criteria when selecting movie projects
• Why so little "Original" content is produced in Japan
• Working with Ethan Hawke and their close friendship
• How her "win-win" philosophy helps her survive in the film industry
• We try to explain "Mono no Aware" and another untranslatable Japanese word

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This movie is one in a long line of American remakes/retellings of a Japanese classic and is one of the best! Can you believe this is part of a 13 part series?

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Robin joins the show to talk about Japanese cinema. He did a masters in  Japanese Culture Studies and wrote his thesis on the style of Japanese cinema and we get into all of that and much much more in this episode. He also writes a blog, Japanese Cinema Archives, reviewing Japanese movies and anime, which is a great place to find new, old and classic Japanese films to add to your watchlist.

For a great list of top 10 ranking Japanese movies by year, check out Kinemajunko (Japanese). 

For a good introduction to Japanese cinema, check out Donald Richie’s book, A Hundred Years of Japanese Film.

Follow Robin's life in Japan on his other blog Husky Loves Japan.


Sponsors:

Bearfoot Bar

A variety of Japanese made craft bottled beers. A range of whiskeys and basic cocktails also available. Burgers and pub style snacks. Friendly English and Japanese speaking staff. Located in downtown Sapporo, walking distance from the subway station. https://www.facebook.com/bearfootbar

The Red House 

Located in the heart of Rusutsu Ski Resort, just cross the main road and it’s behind the Seicomart Convenience store. The restaurant features a mix of Japanese, Asian fusion, and western Style dishes, including shabu-shabu with wagyu beef and Hokkaido wagyu beef steak. Open winter and summer, 12-3pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner, with prices ranging from under Yen 1000 to about Yen 5000. https://theredhouse.jp/

Rusutsu Lodges

Open all year round. Located 5 minutes walk to the main Rusutsu Ski Resort Gondola. There are Japanese, Western, and apartment style rooms with breakfast packages available. There’s a Japanese sento (public bath), two convenience stores less than a minute walk, ski room and tune up tables, free pick up available from the bus stop, plenty of free parking space, and summer BBQ packages available. Check out the website for more information and availability. http://rusutsulodges.com

Hokkaido Guide

Established over 10 years ago, written by locals for locals and international tourists. The guide contains information on all types of businesses and locations around Hokkaido. There's information regarding all things Hokkaido such as sightseeing, nightlife, events, services, food and restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. Currently offered in English and Thai, advertising space available. Check out website for everything you need to know about this beautiful prefecture. https://hokkaidoguide.com


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    The gang is back for a whole month of monsters! They start things off with special Guest Danny Lopez talking about Godzilla: King of the Monsters. They first discuss their quick hits for the week, cover the weekly Facebook poll and then stomp into the main topic.

Quick Hits

Chris

• Batman: Last Knight on Earth by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo (Comic Miniseries)
• Always Be My Maybe (Netflix Original Movie)
• Detective Pikachu (Movie)

 Danny

• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Show)
• 2 Broke Girls (TV Show)

Brian

• Hit Girl in Hollywood (comic) written by Kevin Smith
• When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish

Christian

• World of Warcraft and the upcoming Classic release 

Weekly Poll

Back to the Future Part II vs. Part III

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) 

• Directed by Michael Dougherty
• Written by Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields
• Music by Bear McCreary
• $170 million budget
•  $179 million worldwide gross (as of the recording)

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