Japan Podcast with Terri and Karamoon

You Can “Read Japanese Today”!

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:29:34 +0000

If you could read some useful Japanese after just 5 minutes, it would be great, wouldn't it?

Free Japanese Culture Course

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:13:49 +0000

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Japan Podcast on iTunes

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:09:14 +0000

Japan Podcast explores daily life and culture in Japan. Subscribe today and you can have all the episodes download automatically to your iPod. Subscribe to Japan Podcast on iTunes by clicking here: iTunes – Japan Podcast.

Japanese Textbook Reviews

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:24 +0000

If you are learning Japanese without a teacher it’s really important to choose the best Japanese textbooks. Great Japanese textbooks can inspire you, motivate you and teach you eveything you need to read, write, speak and understand Japanese. You can read reviews of Japanese textbooks at www.BestJapaneseTextbooks.com

JP 12 Pachinko, Japan’s Most Popular Passtime パチンコ

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Lots of Japanese people are addicted to Pachinko gambling. Find out why in Japan Podcast episode 12.

JP 11 Kabuki-Traditional Japanese Theatre-歌舞伎

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:42 +0000

Episode 11 is all about Kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese theatre.

JP 10-2 English Conversation Schools- 英会話

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:25 +0000

Part 2 of English conversation schools.

JP 10-1 English Conversation Schools- 英会話

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:18:02 +0000

The first of a 2-part episode about English conversations schools in Japan, known as eikaiwa.

JP 09-3The-Mob-Yakuzaやくざ

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:53 +0000

The third and final part of our yakuza episode. We're not scared but maybe you should be.

JP 09-2-The-Mob-Yakuzaやくざ

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:57 +0000

and our very nice coverage of the mob continues...

JP 09-1-The-Mob-Yakuzaやくざ

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:00:07 +0000

This is going to be a very, very nice set of 3 shows about the Japanese mob. Very nice. Almost too nice.

‘At the Sharpe End’ by Hugh Ashton – part 2

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:01:25 +0000

Hugh Ashton's new book, At the Sharpe End, is a fast, fun read, and in fact, depicts Japan, tech culture in Japan and being a very fluent foreigner here very well. In the guise of a thriller, no less.

‘At the Sharpe End’ by Hugh Ashton – part 1

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:00:51 +0000

JP 08-3-Trendy-Gals-Gyaruギャル

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:58 +0000

And now the conclusion (at least for now) of the Gyaru interview...

JP 08-2-Trendy-Gals-Gyaruギャル

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:23 +0000

This is part two of our interview with Gaby from The Get Go Tokyo blog.

JP 08-1-Trendy-Gals-Gyaruギャル

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:59 +0000

Gaby from The Get Go Tokyo blog has been involved UK Gyaru culture since the early days, and is widely considered to be one of the biggest of the "big dogs". She very kindly agreed to give us an interview.

JP07: Pub-Bar-Izakaya-居酒屋

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:19:01 +0000

We're not in an izakaya as we record this, but we couldn't discuss food and culture without talking about these staples of Japan. Time for a bit of nommunication ;-)

JP06: Tapered Eating Utensils-Chopsticks-箸

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:50:40 +0000

And our food-focused shows continue with the ubiquitous Asian food utensil, chopsticks.

JP 05: Fish in Vinegared Rice – Sushi-寿司, 鮨, 鮓

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:48:11 +0000

Well, we couldn't let the food shows go by without addressing sushi, could we? So, here you'll find our take on the world of raw fish (and other things) on top of vinegared rice.

JP 04-3: A Meal in a Box – Bento-弁当 (Obento-お弁当)

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:27:33 +0000

Last part of the Bento show: immigration affecting Japan's food habits, living longer by eating a more traditional Japanese diet, living well as you get older, making obento, little kids in Western countries with their obento, the incomparable Giant Robot, and more.

JP 04-2: A Meal in a Box – Bento-弁当 (Obento-お弁当)

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:47:47 +0000

About bento, 'mind your manners' poster campaigns, eating culture in Japan, England and the US, multitasking while eating, obesity, and more.

JP 04-1: A Meal in a Box – Bento-弁当 (Obento-お弁当)

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:02:15 +0000

I like bento with things like sukiyaki (sliced thin beef with a sweet sauce), an absence of spaghetti, and exciting rice (not just white rice). but that's just me. isn't it odd that Karamoon and I didn't even talk about our favorites in this show...stay tuned for part 2.

JP 03-3: Male-dominated Society-Danson-johi-男尊女卑

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:06:42 +0000

This is the final show of this 3-part exploration of danson-johi, Japan's male-dominated society, from our Western perspective. I think we'll be exploring danson-johi in future shows, both in the context of other elements of Japanese culture, and perhaps a second round for the concept itself.

JP 03-2: Male-dominated Society-Danson-johi-男尊女卑

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:48:48 +0000

Is our friend Alex Brooke right when he wonders if Japanese women, in general, are complicit in their oppression (in our eyes at least), because they have so much to gain from it? We’d love to hear what you think, especially if you are a Japanese woman who grew up in Japan!

JP 03-1: Male-dominated Society-Danson-johi-男尊女卑

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:51:22 +0000

Danson-johi means: Japan's male-dominated society. this will be a three-part discussion.

JP 02: Foreigners-Gaijin外人 (Gaikokujin外国人)

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:13:59 +0000

Some people believe that being called a gaijin is an insult. There's a diverse set of perspectives when it comes to whether the word 'gaijin' is derogatory or not. Certainly, using gaikokujin is seen as more polite, although the meaning is essentially the same. In this show, we talk about our experiences, the relative position of foreigners in Japan, and the culture and practices of our adopted country.

Japan’s Older Salarymen: Their Marriages and Their Lives

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:14:04 +0000

do you see changes for the better in the attitudes of the older salarymen you work (or live) with? Do they seem to be getting more comfortable with affection, openly expressed?

JP 01: Japanese Gardens-Nihon-teien日本庭園

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:48:56 +0000

How come the wires are buried in Ginza - aren't the earthquakes going to reach Ginza?

Daily Life in Japan

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:44:26 +0000

What is daily life really like in Japan for the non-Japanese living here? This is one question that the Japan Podcast will address regularly over the next few years. In particular, what aspects of Japanese culture does a Westerner living in, say, Tokyo or Osaka come across everyday? Despite the effects of rampant globalization(Americanization?), Japan [...]

Learning to appreciate foodie porn in Japan

japanpodcast@gmail.com (Terri & Karamoon) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:29:33 +0000

I'll admit it - I never got the 'taking a picture of your food' thing. I'm not a foodie. I like a tasty treat as much as the next person, but it's not one of my real interests.