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The Japanofiles Podcast
Episode 81
2021/04/01
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Today Dave talks with Jayelon Lasseign , an American who lives in Shinanomachi, a small town in the far northern part of Nagano Prefecture. Jayelon shares her experiences of working in rural Japan, and she talks about some of the challenges of living in a foreign country, as well as the importance of having a safety net with access to timely information -- especially during a pandemic.
Key Words: Shinano Town; Shinanomachi; Shinano-machi; Japan-related conversation; interview; discussion about Japan; life in Japan; podcast about Japan; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Dave Carlson; Shinshu.
Episode 80
2021/03/01
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For today's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Kelton Boyer , fellow long-time resident of Nagano Prefecture. Kelton discusses some of the many interesting experiences he's had, including his most recent business venture -- Mount Desert Island Ice Cream Matsumoto.
Key Words: interview; discussion about Japan; life in Japan; podcast about Japan; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Shiojiri; Japan-related conversation; Kelton Boyer; Dave Carlson; Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream; MDIIC.com; Shinshu; building a house in Japan; best podcasts about Japan
Episode 79
2021/02/01
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This month Dave talks with Felice Forby , a web engineer with a diverse background in Japan that spans many fields. After sharing various Japan-related study and work experiences, Felice discusses some of the challenges of living and working in Japan.
Key Words: life in Japan; interview; podcast about Japan; challenges of living and working in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; Shinshu; Cookpad; Ohio; Germany; German cooking; Japan-related podcast; Ruby and Rails; The Japanofiles Podcast Episode 79; Dave Carlson
Episode 78
2021/01/01
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In Episode 78 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Alistair Ramsbottom , "a Brit who's been living in Asia for many years and experienced many cultures, (and who now) works in Tokyo, but still enjoys coming home to Nagano." Alistair explains about how he switched from living and working in China to being in Japan, about his connections to the Matsumoto area, and about the challenges of settling into a new Japanese living and working situation.
Key Words: interview; discussion about moving to Japan; life in Japan; podcast about Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; Alistair Ramsbottom; Dave Carlson; Shinshu; China; best; podcasts about Japan
Episode 77
2020/12/01
After a brief visit to the Shinmai Media Garden, Dave talks with fellow Matsumoto resident Kevin Chang . Kevin is the founder and CEO of Kai Analytics , a Canadian-based market research firm. Kevin discusses some of the challenges of maintaining a base in both Canada and Japan, and he also talks about his podcast, Python Out Loud .
Episode 76
2020/11/01
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For Episode 76 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Betty Rioux about moving to Japan, and about the difficulty of deciding where to live and work.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; interview; discussion about moving to Japan; life in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; Betty Rioux; Dave Carlson; Shinshu; French & Spanish teaching; Florida; best; podcasts about Japan
Episode 75
2020/10/01
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Takenori Kato , an international medical aid worker with the Japan Chernobyl Foundation (JCF), is usually stationed in Iraq. However, because of international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, he's currently working remotely from the JCF headquarters in Matsumoto. In today's Japanofiles Podcast , Kato-san talks about his experiences as a Japanese expat in the Middle East.
Key Words: expat experiences; cultural identity; reverse culture shock; Japan Chernobyl Foundation; JCF; podcast about Japan; interview; Iraq; Japan; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Shinshu; Japan-related conversation; podcasts about Japan; Dave Carlson, host
Episode 74
2020/09/01
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For this month's Japanofiles Podcast , Tyler Lynch drops by to talk about life in Togura Kamiyamada, a hot-spring resort area about 40 miles NE of Matsumoto. Besides running a traditional Japanese inn, Tyler has also been involved in many interesting projects to help promote tourism and local businesses.
Key Words: Running a business in Japan, hot springs, onsen, ryokan, Japanese-style inn, Nagano Prefecture, discussion about living and working in Japan, Japan-related podcasts, audio tours
Episode 73
2020/08/01
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For today's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave is joined by James Van Lieu to talk about the mountains of the Matsumoto area. James has set himself the very ambitious goal of getting to the top of all the mountains in Matsumoto, and he has been documenting his activities online on YAMAP.
Key Words: The Japan Alps; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; mountain climbing; hiking; hill climbing: trekking: Hachibuse; Utsukushigahara; Mt. Jonen; podcast about Japan; interview; Japan-related conversation.
Episode 72
2020/07/03
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The Japanofiles Podcast is back! Today's show features Charles Ward , a prize-winning board game designer who lives in Matsumoto. Charlie explains how he got into board game design, as well as what it takes to get a game produced. He also details the development of one of his recent creations, ROKUMON -- a two-person strategy game based on the true story of Sanada Yukimura, a famous samurai warrior from nearby Ueda Castle.
Key Words: Sanada Yukimura; ROKUMON; Rokumonsen; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; Nagano-ken; Shinshu; Japan; podcast interview; Japan-related conversation; podcasts about Japan; board game development; board game design; Ex1st Games; Ex1st.com; samurai; Crimson Demon of War; Sanada Clan; Ueda Castle.
Episode 71
2017/08/29
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For Episode 71 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Chris Koch , owner of The Storyhouse Cafe in Matsumoto, stops by to talk about his experience of starting a business in Japan.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; interview; discussion about starting a business in Japan; life in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; The Storyhouse Cafe; Seattle; Dave Carlson; Shinshu; best; podcasts about Japan
Episode 70
2016/07/28
In Episode 70 of The Japanofiles Podcast , the conversation focuses on Japanese weddings. Today's guest is Martin Gillis , a longtime resident of Japan who performs weddings.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; interview; discussion about weddings; marriage; life in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; best; podcasts about Japan
Episode 69
2015/03/08
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On March 11th, 2011, Kevin Kato and his family were living in Fukushima, Japan. Today they live in Matsumoto. For Episode 69, Kevin visits the Japanofiles Podcast and talks with Dave about his family's experiences of the past several years.
Key Words: Fukushima nuclear disaster; earthquake ; radiation; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; interview; podcast about Japan; Japan-related discussion
Episode 68
2015/02/07
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Until recently, David Gray was in the interesting position of having dual careers -- one in Japan and another in North America. For today's Japanofiles Podcast , David shares his thoughts on the various challenges he faced, and he talks about some recent decisions he has had to make.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; North America; Canada; interview; discussion about life in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; best; podcasts about Japan; Japan-related conversation
Episode 67
2015/01/12
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For Japanofiles 67, Dave talks with Judd Goff . Judd has lived in Japan on three separate occasions, and he has done three very different types of work in Japan. In his present position, he is in charge of a facility where almost all of the employees are Japanese.
Key Words: Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related podcasts; discussion about life in Japan; Gero Onsen, Gifu Prefecture; Salt Lake City, Utah; Taimatsu Matsuri Festival; podcasts about Japan
Episode 66
2014/12/10
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Have you ever wished you could take a half year off from what you're doing and move to another country? Today's guest, Michael , did just that. Michael and his wife took a break from their work, moved to Japan, rented a house in Matsumoto, and spent six months doing various things in Japan. On today's Japanofiles Podcast , Michael talks about his half-year stay in Japan.
Key Words: Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; minka; traditional Japanese architecture; renewable energy; Matsumoto area and the things that Michael likes best; podcast about Japan; English-language interview
Episode 65
2014/11/12
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Crime in Japan and the yakuza are the two main topics of discussion on today's Japanofiles Podcast . Journalist Paul Murphy returns to the podcast to talk about the research for his forthcoming book on crime in Japan.
Key Words: crime in Japan; yakuza ; Japan related podcasts; organized crime; Japanese criminals; chikan ; podcasts about Japan; court cases in Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; Shinshu area; honesty in the courtroom.
Episode 64
2014/10/17
For Episode 64 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Paul Murphy , a journalist from Ireland who was living in Matsumoto until this past September.
Key Words: Matsumoto Sarin Incident; Aum Shinrikyo; Fukushima nuclear disaster; genpatsu rikon ; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; interview; podcast about Japan; Japan-related discussion
Episode 63
2014/09/24
In today's Japanofiles Podcast , Nate Shelton , a student at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, talks about his experiences living and studying in Japan.
Key Words: Shinshu University; international studies; Salt Lake Sister City; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture; podcast about Japan; interview; English language podcast
Episode 62
2014/08/04
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Nick Harling visits the Japanofiles from Washington, DC, via Skype. Nick shares many interesting experiences from his time in Japan, and he also explains how he has been able to remain connected to Japan since returning to the US. Nick is also the host of the popular Let's Talk Japan podcast.
Key Words: Japan-related podcasts; interview; from Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Dave Carlson, podcast host; podcasting; Japan podcast
Episode 61
2014/07/01
Today Dave talks with Shuhei Fukawa . Shuhei grew up in the US, and then he moved to Japan to attend university. Shuhei is now a first-year student at Shinshu University in Matsumoto.
Key Words: Shinshu University; kikokushijo ; English-language interview; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 60
2014/05/23
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For today's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Wayne Douglas , a New Zealander currently residing in Matsumoto. Wayne recently launched a Japanese and English bilingual website devoted to raising awareness about benzodiazepine drugs. Wayne's story has been featured in The Japan Times, the Yomiuri Newspaper, and the New Zealand Herald.
Key Words: benzodiazepines; Benzo Case Japan; Raising Awareness about benzodiazepine drugs; dangers of misprescribing drugs; Japan court case; English-language interview; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japan-related podcast; Dave Carlson, host
Episode 59
2014/04/25
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Kevin Leahy , a long-time Matsumoto resident, revisits the Japanofiles Podcast to talk a little about his work as teacher and as translator of the popular Vampire Hunter D novels, and then to explain his favorite pastime.
Key Words: Japanese-English translation; Vampire Hunter D, Hideyuki Kikuchi (author); English language teaching; Japan-related podcast; English-language interview; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; raising turtles in Japan; podcasts about Japan
Episode 58
2014/03/24
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For today's Japanofiles Podcast, Dave talks with Steve Rubin and Tomoko Oguchi about their move from New York City to Matsumoto last year, their experiences working in both cities, and their plans for the future.
Key Words: Teaching in a Japanese preschool; English language teaching; filmmaking; film festivals; English-language interview; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japan-related podcast; Dave Carlson, podcast host
Episode 57
2014/02/27
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What do you do if you’re an English-speaking foreigner in Japan and you don’t teach English? Today John Koons, erstwhile language teacher, revisits the Japanofiles Podcast to talk about why he has taken a ‘leave of absence’ from English teaching, and then he shares some of the many interesting activities he's been pursuing the past several years.
Key Words: Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japan-related podcast; Pacific Ocean voyage; Taiji, Japan; dolphin drive hunting observer; podcast about Japan
Episode 56
2014/01/28
In today's podcast, Dave goes downtown Matsumoto to visit Matsumoto Backpackers and talk with the owners, Brian and Shuko , about running a business in Japan.
Key Words: Starting a business in Japan; backpackers hostel; podcast about Japan; Japan Alps; Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; English-language interview; Japan-related podcast interview
Episode 55
2013/07/29
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In a slight departure from the usual single-interview format, Dave talks with a number of people for a short audio piece about Matsumoto, and then Winifred Bird shares a story from her neighborhood.
Key Words: Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japan-related podcast; crows; hashiboshi-garasu ; Kinshoji Temple; temple bell; podcast about Japan; Asama Onsen; interviews; discussion about life in Japan
Episode 54
2013/06/26
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The Japanofiles Podcast is back! In today's program, Alan and Sarah Lamberg discuss their experiences living and working in rural Nagano Prefecture, and they also talk about volunteer work for the Japan Cat Network in Tohoku.
Key Words: Japan-related podcast; discussion about life in Japan; interview: Tohoku; Fukushima Nuclear Disaster; Japan Cat Network; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; podcast about Japan; Shinshu
Episode 53
2011/09/01
For today's podcast episode, Dave talks with nine people about their experiences with the Japanese police.
Key Words: Japan-related podcast; discussion about life in Japan; interview; Matsumoto; podcast about Japan; Shinshu; Nagano Prefecture; Japanese police; a podcast about Japan
Episode 52
2011/07/15
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Today's guest, James Van Lieu , first came to the Matsumoto area in the late 1980s to work for several years as an engineer at Epson. In 2010 he moved back to Matsumoto, this time under very different circumstances. For today's Japanofiles Podcast , James talks about his experiences living and working in Matsumoto -- both then and now.
Key Words: discussion about life in Japan; interview; Matsumoto; Japan-related podcast; Shinshu; Nagano Prefecture; podcast about Japan; working in Japan
Episode 51
2011/07/01
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Daniel Martin and John Koons , two members of the Matsumoto foreign community, recently went up to northeastern Japan to help with the relief effort. In today's Japanofiles Podcast , which focuses on the devastated Tohoku region, Daniel and John share their experiences of volunteering in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures, and they also talk about traveling through the areas affected by the tsunami, earthquake, and radiation.
Key Words: Japan-related podcast interview; Fukushima nuclear disaster; Miyagi Prefecture; Iwate Prefecture: Nagano Prefecture; podcast about Japan; tsunami; earthquake; radiation
Episode 50
2011/06/15
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Today's podcast guest is Winifred Bird , a journalist who lives in Matsumoto. With interests in nature, science, and 'all things Japanese', Winnie has written about such diverse topics as rice farming, micro wind turbines, the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, affordable housing for disaster victims, the Ainu language -- even about Japanese cheese. For Episode 50, Dave talks with Winnie about her reasons for coming to Japan and about her work.
Key Words: Podcast about Japan; Fukushima Nuclear Disaster; Japan-related podcast; working in Japan; journalism; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Matsumoto; Azusagawa; podcast interview
Episode 49
2011/06/01
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Shiga-mura, formerly a small village to the north of Matsumoto city, became a part of Matsumoto during the 2005 amalgamation campaign. Today's guest, Oliver Carter , explains why he came to Japan and settled in Nagano Prefecture, and he also talks about life in the Shiga District of Matsumoto.
Key Words: Podcast about Japan; interview; Matsumoto City; Nagano Prefecture; Shiga-mura; podcast discussion; living in Japan
Episode 48
2011/05/15
Caitlin Hoffmann visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss her experiences of living and working in Matsumoto.
Key Words: Matsumoto, Japan; living in Japan; podcasting; working in Nagano Prefecture; interview; Japan-related podcast
Episode 47
2011/05/01
For Episode 47 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave discusses jishuku as well as hanami . He then talks with Brian O'Donovan , a native of Ireland who now lives in Nagano Prefecture.
Key words: Japan-related podcasts; cherry blossom viewing; interview about living in and working Japan; Matsumoto City, Nagano-ken, Japan; Shinshu area; mountain climbing; teaching; podcast about Japan
Episode 46
2011/04/15
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Today's Japanofiles Podcast features a discussion with long-time Matsumoto resident Martin Gillis . Martin explains some of the many activities that he's involved with in the local community, and then the conversation turns to various cultural topics.
Key words: Discussion about living and working in Japan; Matsumoto; Nagano; Shinshu; Japan; podcast about Japan; Japan-related interview
Episode 45
2011/04/01
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James Brown visits The Japanofiles Podcast to talk about the joys and challenges of living in Ikusaka Mura , a small mountain village in Nagano Prefecture. To close today's podcast, Darryl Pearce performs an original blues piece.
Key Words: Ikusaka Village, Nagano-ken, Japan; podcast interview about living in Japan; rural Japan; Japan-related conversation; podcasting; working in Japan
Episode 44
2011/03/01
Episode 44 of The Japanofiles Podcast takes up the topic of driving -- in particular, getting a Japanese driver's license . Dave talks with eight people about their experiences.
Key Words: Driving in Japan: Japanese driver's license; podcast; Japan-related podcasting; interview program; discussion about life in Japan
Episode 43
2011/02/15
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Today's guest, Heather Fukase , lives on the outskirts of Matsumoto in a part of town known as "Azusagawa" (literally, "Catalpa River"). Formerly a separate village out in the Minami Azumi District, Azusagawa-mura was incorporated into Matsumoto city during the most recent amalgamation campaign. Despite the new Matsumoto city address, Azusagawa still retains many features of an older, more traditional way of Japanese village life. After introducing herself and explaining why she chose to live in Azusagawa, Heather talks about daily life in rural Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture).
Key Words: amalgamation; Matsumoto City; Nagano-ken; Japan; Azusagawa; living and working in Japan; podcast discussion about Japan; Japan-related interview; podcast; Shinshu
Episode 42
2011/02/01
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For Episode 42, Dave talks with Susanne Prein of Germany. Susanne hails from Würzburg, home of Phillip Franz von Siebold, who in 1823 was the first European to teach Western medicine in Japan. Susanne explains how she was introduced to Japanese culture and language as a student at the Siebold High School in Würzburg, and she then describes her subsequent study and work experiences in Japan.
Key Words: Germany and Japan; podcast discussion about life in Japan; Japan-related experiences; Matsumoto, Japan
Episode 41
2011/01/15
After visiting a local beekeeper and learning a little about Japanese honeybees , Dave drops by the Japan Chernobyl Foundation (JCF) headquarters in Matsumoto and talks with the Secretary General of JCF, Sadako Kamiya .
Key Words: Matsumoto, Nagano-ken, Japan: podcast interviews; Japan-related podcast discussion; Chernobyl; raising honeybees in Japan
Episode 40
2011/01/01
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Episode 40, the first Japanofiles Podcast of the new year, features an on-location inverview with Charles (Charlie) Ward . First, Charlie and Dave drive north from Matsumoto and they head into the mountains of Yasaka-mura to tour Charlie's recently-acquired tract of forest land. Later in the show Charlie explains how he acquired the land. He then describes his plans for a cabin in the woods and begins cutting the timberframe.
Key Words: Nagano Prefecture, Japan; building a cabin in Japan; podcast interview; Japan-related conversation; buying property in Japan; timberframing; Japanofiles podcast
Episode 37
2010/11/15
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While many of the English-speaking foreign residents in Matsumoto are language teachers, some have come here for other reasons. Today's Japanofiles Podcast guest, a doctor from Iraq , talks about the motivation behind her sudden decision to move to Japan, and about the help she received from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). She also discusses her work in Japan, as well as her plans for the future.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; interview; living in Japan; working in Japan; Japan podcast; Matsumoto, Nagano; Iraq
Episode 36
2010/11/01
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In the center of Matsumoto city, clustered around Matsumoto Castle, there are several dozen public wells, including the historic Genchi no Ido . The Japanese Ministry of the Environment recently listed the water from this particular artesian well among the "Hundred Famous Waters of Japan". Today's guest on the Japanofiles Podcast , David Ockert , first explains his reasons for moving to Matsumoto. He then talks about the various fresh-water wells in town and, to conclude, he leads a group on a walking tour of the downtown wells.
Key Words: Matsumoto City, Japan; Nagano-ken; podcast about life in Japan; artesian wells; foreigners living in Japan; Japan podcast
Episode 35
2010/10/14
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Today's Japanofiles Podcast explores the pleasures and challenges of bicycling in Japan . After talking with Colin Willimott about some of his experiences, Dave speaks with seven other people, including an Olympic athlete who lives in Asama Onsen, about cycling in the Matsumoto area.
Key Words: bicycles and Japan; bicycling in Japan; cars and bicycles; Japan podcast; Matsumoto City, Nagano-ken; a podcast about life in Japan
Episode 34
2010/10/01
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Today's Japanofiles Podcast features two women. The first guest is Ann , who lives to the south of Matsumoto in Shiojiri City. Ann explains why she came to Japan and then discusses a few of the challenges she has faced living in Shiojiri. Today's second guest is Karen Ricks , who visited the show last year for Episode 8 and talked about the many activities she's involved in here in Matsumoto. Today Karen shares information about a big change that has taken place recently.
Key Words: Japan podcast; pregnancy; childbirth in Japan; discussion about living in Japan; Japan-related conversation; interviews
Episode 33
2010/09/15
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August was a month of goodbyes and hellos. Episode 33 of The Japanofiles Podcast begins with a farewell event at Studio Sonic. Next is a conversation with a recent visitor to Matsumoto, Matthew O'Neill . Matthew is a musician who spent a month in Matsumoto participating in the Saito Kinen Festival. The final segment is a chat with Peter , another recent visitor to Japan.
Key Words: music events; podcast about events in Matsumoto, Japan; Nagano Prefecture; Saito Kinen Music Festival; visitors to Matsumoto; Japan-related conversation; podcasting
Episode 32
2010/09/01
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After discussing the Obon Festival , Dave visits the Bon Odori dancing in his neighborhood. He then introduces Matsumoto Bon Bon and talks with some of the participants. The second half of the podcast features a discussion with Jesse Holyoak , who came to Matsumoto to be an exchange student at Shinshu University.
Key Words: Japanese festivals; Matsumoto festivals; traditional dancing; podcast discussion; Japan podcast about life in Japan; Nagano Prefecture
Episode 31
2010/08/15
Episode 31 of The Japanofiles Podcast features an interview with Milton Beattie , a long-time foreign resident from New Zealand. Dave then takes a train ride up to Nagano City to visit the immigration office and check on his visa status.
Key Words: Japanese visa; permanent residency; podcast about life in Japan; discussion about Japan; podcasting in Japan
Episode 30
2010/07/31
Jonathon Adams drops by The Japanofiles Podcast to share the story of how he became interested in Japan and why he moved to Matsumoto. He then discusses some of the challenges of being a vegetarian in Japan .
Key Words: vegetarianism and Japan; discussion about vegetarian lifestyle in Japan; Japan-related podcast discussion; Matsumoto city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Episode 29
2010/07/14
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For today's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave visits SWEET Corporation to talk with the company president, Kyota Charles Watanabe. Watanabe-san, who has family ties to both the US and Japan, shares some of his family history. He then talks about his work at SWEET, and about some of the various community activities he sponsors, including the annual Shotengai Eigasai Film Festival.
Key Words: Film Festival, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, Podcasts about Japan, Japan-related podcasts, discussion, Dave Carlson (host), Hotaka Club, Seattle
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Episode 28
2010/07/01
When you hear the words 'Japanese food', what comes to mind? For today's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with seven friends, and together they explore the wonders of natto -- a popular Japanese food that is little known outside Japan.
Key Words: natto, podcast about life in Japan, fermented soybeans, soya, Japan-related podcasts, Japanese food, Japan podcasts,
Episode 27
2010/06/14
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Today's guest, David Ruzicka , was recently asked to participate in a series of university lectures that explored cultural differences, specifically the way that people from various countries view Japan. The conversation for today's Japanofiles Podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics, including food, education, child rearing, technology, and more .
Key Words: Japanese culture, internationalization, podcasts about Japan, Matsumoto city, Nagano-ken, Japan, Japan-related discussion podcast
Episode 26
2010/05/31
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What do you do when the company you work for goes belly up? Today's guest, Thomas Leitke , talks about his experience of working for GEOS, a major operator of eikaiwa (English conversation) schools in Japan. The company filed for bankruptcy in April, leaving Thomas and many other language teachers without work. Thomas also talks about some of the activities he pursues in his free time. In addition, an uguisu (Japanese bush warbler) sings a lovely rendition of "ho-hokekyo".
Key Words: GEOS, foreign employment in Japan, working in Japan, podcast discussion about life in Japan, Mastumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japanese birdsong, uguisu
Episode 25
2010/05/14
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Mervin Salazar became inspired to learn Japanese after winning a trip to Japan in the 1990s. He then went on to work for several Japanese computer companies, and later to serve in Japanese municipal and prefectural government as a Kokusaikoryuin , or "Coordinator for International Relations" (CIR). As a CIR, Mervin has worn many hats and dealt with many cultural and social issues, including racial discrimination. For Episode 25 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Mervin talks about some of his experiences living and working in Nagano Prefecture.
Key Words: CIR, working in Japan, JET Programme, discrimination, living and working in Japan, Japan-related podcasts
Episode 24
2010/05/01
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Tyler Lynch runs a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in the hot-spring resort area known as Togura Kamiyamada Onsen . For Episode 24 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Tyler explains how he got into the ryokan business, and he talks about the various tourism-related activities he is involved with.
Key Words: Running a business in Japan, onsen, hot springs, ryokan, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, discussion about living and working in Japan, Japan-related podcasts
Episode 23
2010/04/14
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Mary Aruga first came to Japan, to an all-girls high school in Kagoshima, as part of a one-year Rotary Club exchange program. She later returned to Japan to study as a university student. For this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast , Mary discusses her school experiences, and then talks about how she met her husband and settled down in his family home in Nagano Prefecture. She also discusses the challenges of learning to become "a good Japanese daughter-in-law", and she shares her thoughts on raising bilingual/bicultural children.
Key Words: Podcast about Japan; bilingual childraising; bicultural childraising; overseas educational challenges and what works best; podcasts about Japan; Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Episode 22
2010/04/01
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In Episode 22 of The Japanofiles Podcast , David Varnes talks about how his interest in Japan grew slowly over many years, and why he became interested in martial arts . He then explains his decision to move to Japan and talks about his involvement with several Japanese judo dojo s, and he also explains what it is like to train and compete in Japan.
Key Words: Interview about living in Japan; English-language podcast; David Carlson, host; martial arts and training; judo; dojos; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 21
2010/03/14
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Whitney Conti , Editor-in-Chief of YoMoYaMa Magazine , visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss her interest in local media and publishing, as well as her experiences living and working in Omi Mura, a small Japanese village in Nagano Prefecture.
Key Words: Publishing; Japan; life in a small Japanese village; local media that is best; Japan-related podcasts; Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Episode 20
2010/03/01
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Will Springmeyer visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss the sister city relationship between Matsumoto and his hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. With family connections to Matsumoto spanning more than three decades, Will has many interesting stories to share. He also talks about his music background and performs some original tunes.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; living in Japan; sister city agreement; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Salt Lake City; areas in Nagano that are best; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 19
2010/02/15
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Today's show features a discussion with Charles Ward , better known to his friends as Charlie, and increasingly well-known as the creator of the manga character Fukuro-chan . Charlie discusses a wide range of topics -- from his year-long bicycle journey around Japan to the many interesting activities he's been involved in since moving to Matsumoto.
Key Words: manga; bicycling around Japan; Fukurochan; Japanese constitution; peace; Matsumoto area's best attractions; podcasts about Japan
Episode 18
2010/02/01
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This episode of The Japanofiles Podcast begins at "Ame Ichi" , an annual Matsumoto event with close to 450 years of history.The second segment of today's show features long-time resident Herb Leisenfelder , who talks about his experiences living and working in both Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures .
Key Words: working in Japan; owning a house; Matsumoto's best and most popular festival: the Ameichi Festival; Japanese events
Episode 17
2010/01/15
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Today's guest, Shirley Delsart , talks about a number of her Japan-related experiences, including coming to Japan for the first time in the 1980s, as well as her subsequent decision to move here to Nagano Prefecture. Shirley also shares stories about language mistakes and various cultural differences she has experienced.
Key Words: working in Japan; podcasts; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; David Carlson, host; endurance horse racing; favorite examples of cultural differences; best examples of language mistakes; living in Japan, Shinshu area
Episode 16
2009/12/31
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John Koons , outdoor adventurer and man about the globe, visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss his reasons for moving to Nagano Prefecture, and to talk about his recent experience of hiking around Tohoku, the northernmost region of Japan's Honshu island.
Key Words: Tohoku region; interesting stories; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Matsumoto; podcasts; interview; English-language discussion about Japan; best hiking and camping experiences in northern Japan; popular hiking destination; Japan's northern coast
Episode 15
2009/12/20
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For this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast , Erin King talks about her lifelong interest in Japan, and about various other Japan-related topics -- language study, her work situation in Nagano Prefecture, thoughts on Japanese cultural identity, and more.
Key Words: interview; Japan-related podcast; English-language discussion about Japan; living and working in Nagano Prefecture, Japan; stories; best areas for travel; interesting examples of cultural identity; podcasts about Japan; Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Episode 14
2009/12/07
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Episode 14 of The Japanofiles Podcast features a discussion with Daniel Martin , an American from Oklahoma. Daniel first came to Matsumoto as a university student, and he now lives and works here. Our conversation covers various topics, including Daniel's experience as a student in Japan and how that contrasts with his present life as a shakaijin .
Key Words: podcasts; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; studying in Japan; international university student at a Japanese university; best experiences studying in Japan; working in Japan; interesting experiences as an international student in Japan; Japan-related podcast
Episode 13
2009/11/27
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For this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave is joined by Mark Brierley , another long-time resident of Matsumoto. Mark talks about his early interest in Japan and about his various work experiences.
Key Words: podcast; discussion; interview; what is interesting about Japan; working in Japan; Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan; best examples; Shinshu University; popular Japanese expressions; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 12
2009/11/14
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Richard Robinson , the man who brought Halloween to Matsumoto, is Dave's guest for this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast . In addition to explaining why he organized the annual Halloween in Matsumoto event, Richard talks about his early interest in Japan, as well as his reasons for moving to Japan and for settling in Matsumoto.
Key Words: podcast about Japan; Halloween in Japan; Matsumoto's best and most interesting holiday event; David Carlson, host; popular event in Matsumoto; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Japanese events; Japan-related podcasts; interview; discussion about Japanese culture
Episode 11
2009/11/01
This "kiri-otoshi " episode of The Japanofiles Podcast features short discussions with six different guests.
Key Words: interviews; discussion about Japanese language and culture; podcast; best short clips: collection of 6 interesting and short audio segments; Japan-related podcasts; Matsumoto, Nagano-ken, Japan; David Carlson, podcast host
Episode 10
2009/10/28
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In this week's Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Ian Beattie , a self-employed carpenter and long-time resident of the Matsumoto area. Ian shares his thoughts on a variety of topics related to housing and the construction business in Japan.
Key Words: Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; English-language interview; housing; construction; carpentry; Shinshu area and the regional things that are the best; podcasts about Japan; Japanese architecture
Episode 9
2009/10/14
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This installment of The Japanofiles Podcast explores two aspects of traditional Japanese culture. The first segment presents a visit to a Japanese harvest festival, the Taimatsu Matsuri (Torch Festival), which is held every autumn in Asama Onsen. The second segment is a discussion about kyudo , Japanese traditional archery.
Key Words: Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Matsumoto city; English-language interview; Japanese archery; kyudo; Matsumoto Torch Festival; taimatsu ; harvest festival; Asama Onsen area and local things that are the best; podcasts about Japan
Episode 8
2009/10/01
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After presenting a few of the autumn sounds from the Asama Onsen part of Matsumoto, Dave talks with Karen Ricks about her reasons for coming to Japan, and about the many activities she's involved in here in Matsumoto.
Key Words: Matsumoto city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; English-language interview; Asama Onsen sounds and area things that are the best; podcasts about Japan; hot springs
Episode 7
2009/09/18
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This episode of The Japanofiles Podcast features a discussion with Kevin Leahy , translator of the popular Vampire Hunter D series of Japanese novels. Kevin talks about his childhood encounters with Japanese culture; his decision to work in Japan; his interest in many genres, including horror, science fiction, manga and animation; how he became a professional translator; and his experiences translating the Vampire Hunter D novels.
Key Words: Japan-related podcast; translation; Hideyuki Kikuchi; Vampire Hunter D; Kevin Leahy, translator; Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan; best; podcasts about Japan; Japan-related podcasts; interviews
Episode 6
2009/09/09
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In this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast we discuss housing . The conversation explores the good and bad of living in various types of rented accommodation, including dormitories, houses and apartments, and also touches on buying property in Japan.
Key Words: housing; accommodations; best; podcasts about Japan; buying property in Japan; Japanofiles podcast; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; English-language interviews
Episode 5
2009/08/27
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Have you ever considered teaching in Japan? Episode 5 of The Japanofiles Podcast features Sean Mehmet , who talks about his experiences as a private school instructor and as an Assistant English Teacher (AET) with the JET Programme, as well as his current work as an Associate Professor at a Japanese university. Sean also shares his thoughts on getting a job teaching English in Japan. In addition, he talks about his Canadian ancestors' ties to Japan, which span back to the 19th century.
Key Words: JET Programme; AET; English Teaching in Japan; Shinshu University; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; working in Japan; job; best; podcast about Japan; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 4
2009/08/17
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For this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast , Leslie Tokiwa , a fourth-generation Japanese American, joins me to talk about her experiences living and working in Japan. Topics include teaching English through the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme and performing Japanese traditional music as a member of two different taiko drum ensembles.
Key Words: taiko drums, Japanese drumming; drum ensembles; podcast about Japan; Japanese music; interview; JET Programme; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan; English-language podcast; Japan-related podcasts
Episode 3
2009/08/02
In Episode 3 of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave talks with Jai Heward about buying a house in Japan.
Key Words: housing; accommodations; buying a home in Japan; podcasts about Japan; interview; English-language discussion; Japan-related podcast
Episode 2
2009/08/02
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This episode of The Japanofiles Podcast begins with a short introduction to the Asama Onsen hot springs area of Matsumoto City . Next, David Gray , the owner of an English language school in Matsumoto, joins me to talk about his experiences teaching and running a business in Japan.
Key Words: Running a business in Japan; teaching in Japan; JET Programme; owning a language school; English-language podcast; podcasts about Japan; best; podcast about Japan; interview; Matsumoto city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Episode 1
2009/07/07
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Welcome! For this inaugural episode of The Japanofiles Podcast , Dave introduces Matsumoto City and Nagano Prefecture, Japan . He then talks with some of the participants in the Tour de Utsukushigahara hillclimb bicycle race . Dave is also joined by Darryl Pearce , who shares some of his experiences as well as one of his original blues compositions.
Key Words: bicycle race; hillclimb race; Tour de Utsukushigahara; blues; best; podcasts about Japan; Japan-related podcast; interviews
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