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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Chef Brendan Liew talks about his experiences working as a chef in Japan, Japanese cuisine and his new cookbook Tokyo Up Late.

About Brendan Liew

Brendan Liew spent time at the three-Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin in Roppongi, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and studied the art of ramen-making in Japan before delving into kappo and modern kaiseki cuisine. In Melbourne, he has worked at Kappo and Supernormal, had a pop-up cafe, Chotto, and is currently at Minamishima. He has travelled extensively through Japan’s countryside and major cities to explore, learn, and live Japan’s culture and cuisine.

Topics Discussed

• Brendan Liew's first visit to Japan
• Food in Japan
• How Brendan Liew was able to get a job in a French cuisine restaurant in Japan
• About Brendan Liew's experiences working in a restaurant in Japan
• The hierarchy in Japanese restaurant kitchens
• About learning to make ramen in Japan
• About ramen broth
• About sushi chefs and the training of sushi chefs in Japan
• Japanese language in the kitchen
• About kaiseki vs kappo
• About the book Tokyo Up Late
• About going out for drinks after work in Japan
• About makanai
• About korokke
• And much more!

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If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!

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• Tokyo Up Late: Iconic recipes from the city that never sleeps

Unfortunately, it does not appear that Chef Liew's other book is available for purchase on Amazon.

Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

• Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63

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On this very special episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by James from ALTInsider.com and The Inside Japan Podcast. James offers some advice for those looking to work in Japan and interviews Tony about his career and time in Japan.

About The Inside Japan Podcast

Topics Discussed

• James' advice for those looking to go to Japan
• How the English teacher job market n Japan has become more competitive over the past couple decades
• The rising requirements for landing a university teaching job in Japan
• How James got his translation job
• What to do when you are frustrated with your school about being underutilized
• Competitive speedrun commentating
• How Tony got interested in Japan
• Tony's time on the JET Program
• The good and bad of Tony's time on JET
• What it was like working at a school for the blind in Japan
• Life after JET
• How doing JapanKyo turned out to help Tony career-wise
• Teaching Japanese in Florida
• Tony's advice for those teaching English in Japan
• About JapanKyo.com and the Japan Station podcast
• What led to the start of Japan Station
• Working at Wasabi magazine
• And much more!

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  If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude.

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  If you want more information on working and teaching in Japan, then make sure to stop by ALTInsider.com.

  • ALTInsider.com

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  • ALTInsider on Twitter
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  • ALTInsider on YouTube

  James also does competitive speedrun commentating. If you're interested in checking that out, hit the link below.

  • Thabeast721 vs iiPK | Grand Finals | GSA SMM2 Expert Mode Speedrun League

  Special Thanks

  Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi)
  To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

  Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

  Featured image: Courtesy of James/ALTInsider.com

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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by Anthony Joh of Tokyo Podcast.

About Anthony Joh

Anthony Joh is an entrepreneur, digital marketing consultant, and longtime podcaster. After moving to Thailand about a decade ago Anthony helped start The Bangkok Podcast. He then started the long-running Tokyo Podcast after relocating to Japan. He recently started releasing episodes of Tokyo Podcast again after an extended hiatus.

Topics Discussed

• Some of the most memorable episodes of Tokyo Podcast
• How and why Anthony decided to start podcasting while living in Thailand
• What led Anthony to move to Japan
• What frustrated Anthony about working in Japan
• Why Anthony decided to move back to Canada
• Life in Victoria, Canada
• Why Anthony decided to go back to Japan
• Anthony's plans for Tokyo Podcast
• And much more!
• Note: The conversation on this episode was recorded on April 20, 2020 (JST).

Note: The conversation on this episode was recorded on April 20, 2020 (JST)

Support on Patreon

If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude.

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To listen to Tokyo Podcast, check out the links below

• Tokyo Podcast Website
• Tokyo Podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Tokyo Podcast on Spotify
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Here are the episodes of Tokyo Podcast that were mentioned during this episode.​

• Photographing the Japanese Yakuza with Anton Kusters
• How the Shinkansen Rebuilt Japan with Christopher Hood
• Cycling Across Japan with Sachi Takao
• From Classical to Bluegrass with Leona Tokutake
• Why I Left and then Moved Back to Japan

Follow Tokyo Podcast on Twitter.

• Tokyo Podcast on Twitter

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi)
To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of Anthony Joh

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Full Show Notes

• Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com