A Year in Japan - A regular podcast from Joseph in Japan

Episode 13 - New Year walk in the woods

2008-01-14T08:15:00.000+09:00

**In the event that this episode is not available from my normal host, you can download it manually here: MP3 M4a

Not exactly a Christmas special, more a New Year Ramble.

In Episode 13 of A year in Japan, Joseph gets wiggy as he takes a step back and assesses his final year of Japanese Studies at the University of Sheffield. There's talk of the future too in this 38 minute episode, a lot of which was recorded in the woods in the Animal Council Clearing.

Oh, that podcast I'm talking about is available here.

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A Year in Japan is

Episode 12: p.s.

2007-11-27T19:04:00.000+09:00

In this very short podcast, I tell you about my plans for another series of A Year in Japan in 2008!

Thanks to Positive Internet for hosting A Year in Japan!

See you in 2008!

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Episode 11 - Filming with the stars for my Japanese TV Drama Debut

2007-08-08T23:46:00.000+09:00

In the last show of series one of A Year in Japan, Joseph brings you up to date with the hectic final month of his Year in Japan as a university student.

Hear the story about how a drunken hair cut almost cost him his Fuji TV Drama debut, in which he stars alongside the multiple award-winning major celeb/actress Tokiwa Takako.

There's also news on his engagement to *Twinkle* too - exactly how did he propose?

Then there's his next mega-exciting super duper project: 28 Days Halfway Around the World, a trans-siberian adventure that starts on August 14th 2007 (See www.9000miles.info).

All this and much much more in Episode 11 of A Year in Japan.

Download Episode 11 now (66 minutes of incredible audio editing!)

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Episode 10.5 out now!

2007-06-28T11:57:00.000+09:00

In the mini-episode 10.5 of the podcast that is for Japan-lovers what the iPhone is for MacAddicts, A Year in Japan, Joseph is inviting you to submit ideas and requests for the final episode of the current series of A Year in Japan, to be broadcast in a couple of weeks.

Please send you ideas and requests to: joseph[at-mark]ayearinjapan.com
OR leave a comment below.

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Episode 10: Trailwalker special

2007-05-31T14:41:00.000+09:00

In Episode 10 of the first ever podcast to break the world record for the number of hours spent being edited, Joseph whisks you away into the world of The Blisters and the Longlegs, a.k.a. The Trailwalkers.

100km. 7 mountain peaks. A 3500 meter climb. 31 hours. Without sleep.

It was an epic adventure, and you can hear all about it in episode 10 of A Year in Japan. Includes live recordings made during the event itself, bringing you all the drama of the those dark and desperate hours.

There's also a brief news update, some shout-outs, and some worrying episodes of presenter madness.

You cannot afford to NOT listen to this show!

Download Episode 10 now (45 minutes of nail-biting tension!)

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Links to stuff I mention in the show:

Oxfam Japan Trailwalker 2007

Our team site (Donate here, see team photos and blog etc)

Official Trailwalker Japan event site

Oxfam Japan

Oxfam International

The situation in Sudan

My blog and all that:

The Daily Mumble

Tame Goes Wild home

Episode 09: My NHK TV debut and the mystery of the vanishing hand towls

2007-05-10T16:47:00.000+09:00

In Episode 9 of the first ever podcast about life in Japan to have been listened to by aliens, Joseph takes you on a journey through his last month in Tokyo, which has included TV appearances, starting a new semester at Rikkyo University, working part time, playing with dictionaries and Training hard for a 100km /48 hour hike to Mount Fuji.

There's also the latest news from Japan including a fantastic designer bra to increase voting day turnout and some remote control cameras, tips on what to get your Japanese girlfriend or boyfriend to do for you, and lots of groovy listener feedback!

A show not to be missed!

Download Episode 09 now (a whole hour of audio amazement!)

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Links to stuff I mention in the show:

My news section:

The 100km Trailwalker Challenge

Positive Internet podcast hosting

Sharp Papyrus

Sheffield Uni Inquiry Based Learning presentation

BBC Ouch Podcast

The NHK1 program I'll be on (30th June, 10pm)

Jim Breen's WWWJDIC

Listener's feedback:
www.findingjapan.com
How to dance

My blog: http://www.tamegoeswild.com/tdm

Episode 8 - capsule hotels, Love Hotels and Electronic Dictionaries

2007-04-04T23:31:00.000+09:00

In episode 8 of the most-downloaded podcast by Joseph Tame ever, A Year in Japan, Joseph brings to you insider information on not only life in a Capsule hotel, but also play in a love hotel. If neither of those take your fancy, try a Manga-kissa, about which the Tame has some disturbing info.

There's some great info about dictionaries - are the electronic type all they're cracked up to be? Plus, some amazing listener feedback that brought tears to host's eyes.

All this and more on the bed-wettingly exciting 8th episode of A Year in Japan.

PLUS: LOTS OF PHOTOS ON THE ADVANCED VERSION!

Links to stuff I mention in the show:

Trailwalker: Link

Osaka Capsule Hotels: Link

Love Hotels: Link

Electronic dictionaries: Link to Yodobashi.com

Tokyo city atlas: Amazon

Giant shoes shop: Website

Finding Japan podcast: Website

Download Episode 08 now (a whole hour of audio extravagance!)

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Episode 07 out now!

2007-03-18T22:26:00.000+09:00

In episode 7 of the Oscar-nominated A Year in Japan, Joseph brings to you the sounds of Japan. It's election time, so anyone who thinks they can enjoy a quiet day in the office has another thing coming. We also hear some sound-bytes from my favourite shoe-shop workers, and a Mac and PC battle it out in pursuit of the title "Worst Japanese language speaker".

Theres some groovy feedback, and more tips for your life as a student in Japan.

All this and more on the tremendously exciting 7th episode of A Year in Japan.

Links to stuff I mention in the show:

TBS News

Hyperdia Train Timetable

Mainichi News

Japan Times

Download Episode 07 now (it's 40 minutes of pure oooooohhh give me MORE!!)

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Episode 06 out now!

2007-03-05T17:14:00.000+09:00

In Episode 6 of the podcast that has just won the Joseph Tame Award for the Joseph in Japan who has done the most podcasts today, we hear all about volunteering in Japan, and why it is such a good idea for students on their year abroad.

There's also the latest gossip from the Ministry elevators, (or not as the case may be), and a story about a seatbelt. I know, I can hardly contain my excitement either.

Download Episode 06 now (it's 28 minutes of pure sex-in-a-voice)

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Episode 05 - Fish Fish Fish!

2007-02-18T00:08:00.000+09:00

In Episode 5 of the increasingly popular podcast series A Year in Japan, Joseph takes you on an early morning trip to Tsukiji fish market in Eastern Tokyo. With over 50,000 employees, it's the largest in the world - and also one of the most dangerous with hundreds of 'Mighty Cars" buzzing around the place!

There's also an interview with the Tokyo architect Masaki Endo, winner of numerous awards for his "Natural Ellipse" creation.

In the listeners' feedback section we hear from some rather odd people... Are you all like that?!!

Download Episode 05 now (it's 31 minutes of FISH and stuffed pandas).

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Episode 04 - New Year

2007-01-30T23:57:00.000+09:00

Episode 4 - the rather overdue New Year Special - is out now!

Yes, the Tame's back after a 10 week pod-fade, with tales of New Year in Japan and all that that involves!

There's also a recording of a rather impressive performance on a bus!

Download Episode 04 now (it's 34 minutes ish of totally free fun and frolics!).

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Episode 03 - Holiday Special

2006-11-09T00:13:00.000+09:00

Episode 3 - the Holiday Special - is out now!

61 minutes of pure unadulterated story telling, and if you download the Advanced version you get about 30 photos to illustrate my mumbling.

Our trip to Kyoto, Osaka, the most incredible graveyard in the whole world ever, a helicopter ride, and so much more - it's all in Episode 3.

Written stories and more photos that accompany this episode will be uploaded to this page over next few days.

Download Episode 03 now (it's a totally free 61 minutes of fun!).

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Episode 02 - Futon Fiasco

2006-10-22T12:24:00.000+09:00

Ok, ok, I know it's about 3 weeks late... but I've been BUSY! ...and this has been no ordainary busyness either. We're talking so little free time that I haven't had time to put a fresh pair of socks on since I moved house at the beginning of the month.

Anyway, episode 02 is here in all it's raw, terribly-unedited glory, featuring an update on all the goss, an exploration into the world of futon needles, the real reason behind North Korea's recent nuclear weapon test, an amazingly exciting competition, and more stuff of equally questionable quality.

Download Episode 02 now (it's totally free) (and utterly shoddy).

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Episode 01 - Arrival

2006-09-22T02:01:00.000+09:00

Finally, after a couple of weeks of delays caused by the loss of my camera at Birmingham airport and then issues with my mic (where did I put that hammer...?), I've managed to get episode 1 of A Year in Japan together.

OOOOOOOOOhhhhhhh it's so exciting! In store for you we have:

- An update on what I've been up to since arrival
- Brief interviews with Nagai Sensei and Jon Perry
- Bilibowl: the all new craze sweeping Japan!
- Headline News featuring dogs running loose on beach
- A fantastic musical interlude by the Undercover Hippy a.k.a. Billy Salisbury
- COMPETITION TIME - Win a DOG CLEANER!
- Guest Statistic!

Download Episode 01 now (it's totally free)

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I hope you enjoy listening to it - please do send me feedback: joseph[at-mark]ayearinjapan.com (mp3 messages also ok)
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