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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the end is here! Well, Season 4 anyway. Jenn, Doug, & Maddy sit down to talk about the best of Season 4, new & exciting milestones, upcoming plans for Season 5, & some listener feedback. Whether you've been along from the ride since the beginning of the season or just recently hopped on, you'll definitely enjoy catching some of the highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from this amazing season! Thank you so much for listening in to the Krewe of Japan Podcast for Season 4!!! 

------ 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!

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Walden's Language Journey YouTube

Watch the Sumo World Championships 2023 in Tachikawa Streaming LIVE on YouTube!

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... HAJIME! The Krewe sits down with Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo, to take a deep dive into the way of the sword. From the historical context of how kendo came to be to the ins and outs of being a kendo practitioner, this episode will open your eyes to this intense martial art! And don't forget... KI... KEN... TAI... ICHI! (Gotta listen to get that reference!)

------ 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!

------ More Info on Alexander Bennett, Kendo & Kenjutsu  ------

Budo Books

Alexander Bennett on Instagram

Shogun Martial Arts

New Orleans Kendo Club

In this week's episodes, the Krewe is exploring the sub-culture of themed cafes! Joined by fellow Krewe member Maddy & special returning guest/friend of the podcast/Japanese theme park expert Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer, the Krewe explores what makes a cafe a "themed cafe", what some popular cafes are, what to expect, why themed cafes are such a hit in Japan (and not so much elsewhere), & so much more! Let's go!

------ 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 Chris Nilghe & TDR Explorer  ------

TDR Explorer on YouTube

TDR Explorer on Instagram

TDR Explorer of TikTok

TDR Explorer on Twitter

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe explores the Japanese language in a different way... by studying the Kansai Dialect with Japanese tutor Tyson of Nihongo Hongo! Learn new phrases & words while discovering the differences between standard Japanese & the Kansai Dialect.

------ 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 Tyson & Nihongo Hongo  ------

Nihongo Hongo on Instagram

Nihongo Hongo on YouTube

One of the biggest obstacles for Japanese language learners is trying to learn and master the written alphabets, specifically kanji. So many common questions come with learning kanji… What’s the right reading? Am I using the correct character? What does this kanji even mean? Well, in today’s episode, the Krewe sits down with Dr. James Heisig, author of the Remembering the Kanji book series, to discuss the series' origin story, how this method works, understanding the anatomy of kanji characters, and so much more. Hear it directly from the source right here on Krewe of Japan Podcast!

------ 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 Dr. James Heisig ------

Dr. James Heisig’s Books on Amazon

Dr. Heisig’s Profile

We're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The Krewe returns back from its off-season to make a special announcement! Season 4 will officially be launching March 31, 2023! Here are a few of our guests & topics for this new season:

- The Sounds of Shamisen ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens

- The Evolution of Pokemania ft. Monster Kids author Daniel Dockery

-  Exploring Hiroshima ft. Seek Sustainable Japan's Joy Jarman-Walsh (aka jjwalsh)

- Henshin Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Gekiranger's Sotaro Yasuda

- The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. J. Rin Shiroshita of Mainichi Kimono

- Remembering the Kanji ft. Dr. Jim Heisig

- Landscape Art in Japan ft. Rachel of TravelBug Art

- Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots

- Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer

- Ramen Hunting ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats

... & so much more!

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! Subscribe today to stay up to date with the latest from the podcast!

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! Subscribe today to stay up to date with the latest from the podcast!

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans (JSNO)! For more on the JSNO or to become a member:

http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/

This week on the Season 3 penultimate episode of Krewe of Japan... Everyone knows the term culture shock, but this week Jenn & Doug back it up and put it in reverse... and take a look at REVERSE culture shock. They talk about the difference between culture shock & reverse culture shock, share some experiences with it, and how to cope when going through reverse culture shock.  Travel's been back on the menu the back half of this season... but you eventually gotta go home. Might as well be prepared!

------ 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!

This week on Krewe of Japan... Japanese language study is BACK on the menu!! Jenn & Doug sit down with Loretta of KemushiChan YouTube Channel fame to talk all things Japanese Language Proficiency Test (better known as... JLPT). Loretta drops some knowledge on the best study tips and things to think about when applying & preparing for the JLPT! YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE TIP #4! Benkyou shimashou!

------ 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 Loretta/KemushiChan ------

Loretta/KemushiChan on YouTube

Loretta on Instagram

Loretta on Twitter

A wild Rapid Fire Question Challenge appears! Season 3's 1st RFQC actually is a throwback to a couple Season 1 guests whose rapid fires never got released. The first challenger is Jennifer O'Donnell, translator & localizer who joined us for Season 1 Episode 15 called "Careers in Japanese: Translation & Localization". In that episode, we explored how to leverage Japanese language study into a career in translation and a peek behind the industry's curtain. After Round 1 finished, Megan DeVille stepped up onto the RFQ Challenge stage. Megan was our guest on Season 1 Episode 17 entitled "Accepted for JET Program... Now What?!". Megan recalls her JET Program application process, as well as talks about her experiences mentoring (and interviewing) prospective JET applicants. A fun mini-episode to hold us over until next week's episode on food-based travel, featuring an awesome conversation with Shinichi of the popular YouTube channel, TabiEats!

------ 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 Jennifer O'Donnell ------

JEN Translations Blog

Jennifer on Twitter

Our Episode with Jennifer from Season 1 (Apple)

Our Episode with Jennifer from Season 1 (Spotify)

Translation Chat Podcast

------ More Info on JET Program ------

JET Application Online (USA site)

USJETAA website (US JET Alumni Association National)

Our Episode with Megan from Season 1 (Apple)

Our Episode with Megan from Season 1 (Spotify)

JETAA Mid-South - JET Program Alumni Association Chapter for New Orleans, Mississippi, & Arkansas

Joey Madia joins the show to talk about the Japanese Paranormal culture.
Yūrei (幽霊) are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western model of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, 幽 (yū), meaning "faint" or "dim" and 霊 (rei), meaning "soul" or "spirit". Alternative names include 亡霊 (Bōrei), meaning ruined or departed spirit, 死霊 (Shiryō) meaning dead spirit, or the more encompassing 妖怪 (Yōkai) or お化け (Obake). Oni (demons) and yurei (ghosts) have played a role in Japanese culture for thousands of years, and stories of new spirits continue to be told today.  
Aokigahara (青木ヶ原, 'Blue Tree Meadow'), also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai), is a forest on the northwestern flank of Mount Fuji. Parts of Aokigahara are very dense, and the porous lava rock absorbs sound, contributing to a sense of solitude that some visitors attribute to the forest.

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 appropriate goals and hilarious language learning stories. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

For more on Dogen visit:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX0NhNdBA-ZnEFkYFzdw4A

https://www.patreon.com/dogen

https://twitter.com/dogen

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans:

https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/

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 into Japanese study and specifically pitch-accent with the maestro himself!

For more on Dogen visit:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX0NhNdBA-ZnEFkYFzdw4A

https://www.patreon.com/dogen

https://twitter.com/dogen

This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans:

https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/

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.org/

Arati Menon’s voice is a part of every episode of My Family Recipe. Her empathy and humor tie together the threads of diverse family recipes into the beautiful tapestry that is this series. In this episode, Arati takes her seat on the opposite side of the mic. HRN’s Julia Child Foundation Fellow, Kelly Spivey invites listeners to get to know the show’s host, her own family recipes, and what has drawn her to tell these stories. 

My Family Recipe is created by the Food52 Podcast Network and Heritage Radio Network, inspired by the eponymous Food52 column.

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 proper mindset in approaching learning a new language. Jam packed with tons of resources, tips, and study aids, if you're looking to sharpen your Japanese skills, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

For more on the How To Japanese Podcast:

http://howtojaponese.com/tag/how-to-japanese-podcast/

For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans:

https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/

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, tricks, and helpful information on visiting theme parks in Japan.

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 career path, the manga industry, and things you might not have known about what goes into making manga!

This is an episode you don't want to miss!

For more on Danica Davidson and her books: https://danicadavidson.com/

For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans:  https://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org

Jaký máte názor na transkripci jazyků?
Popřípadě konkrétně u korejštiny a japonštiny, preferujete a používáte českou, anglickou, nebo ještě jinou?

Dnes si s Roudym probereme, jak tyto dva jazyky umíme a neumíme, jak jsme se k nim dostali a především, jak to máme s transkripcí my.

(Když jsem ke konci Roudyho nechal číst anglickou transkripci korejštiny a pro vás, posluchače, jsem to po písmenkách přečetl, omylem jsem ve slově Doyoung přečetl Y jako J. To byl samozřejmě omyl...)

Enjoy studying Japanese and want to work in an industry where you can apply those skills? How do you even get into translation and localization? The Krewe has you covered.

In this episode, Doug & Jenn chat with another Jenn: Jenn O’Donnell, a localization director in the game industry based out of Japan. Jenn shares her career path, some challenges she had to overcome, and how Twitter played an interesting role in her journey to becoming a video game localizer.

Check out Jenn O'Donnell's work:

J-en Translations: https://j-entranslations.com/blog 

Jenn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JENTranslations

In this bonus episode, MattvsJapan (featured on our learning Japanese through Immersion episode) steps up to bat in our rapid fire questions challenge.

This episode also contains a preview of a forthcoming episode and series dedicated to exploring the connections between New Orleans. In the preview, Doug & Nigel sit down with local music journalist William Archambeault, and they begin to dive into the New Orleans-Japan music exchange. Be on the lookout for the full music connection episode and series soon!

*Correction to episode: MattvsJapan's total number of questions answered was 8*