Episodes 146
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (21)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.

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S6 Samurai Blue World Cup Preview ft. Dan Orlowitz

Jun 07, 2026 46m Bonus

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Dan Orlowitz re-joins the Krewe to preview Japan's tournament outlook. We break down Samurai Blue's final roster, key players to watch,…

S6 A Day in the Life of an Expo 2025 Youth Ambassador ft. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy

May 22, 2026 52m Bonus

Almost exactly one year after Season 6's Expo 2025 deep dive with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Krewe closes the loop with two people who were actually there. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy served as…

S6 The Japanese Space Program ft. Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA (BONUS Artemis Rebroadcast)

Apr 07, 2026 1h Bonus

With NASA's Artemis II mission sending humans around the Moon for the first time since the 70s, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2024. The Krewe sat down with Dr. Kate Kitagawa…

S6 We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25/30 Years (BONUS Pokemon Day Rebroadcast)

Feb 27, 2026 45m Bonus

Pokemon Day 2026 is here! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with the Krewe by reliving the 25th anniversary of Pokemon! lol Digging deep in the vault to pull out a special Pokemon Day…

S6E21 Season 6 Recap

Feb 21, 2026 56m

The Krewe wraps up Season 6 with an episode looking back at the highs, the lows, & what's to come! Join Doug & Jenn for listener feedback and behind-the-scenes stories as they put a bow on…

S6 Lafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (BONUS Rebroadcast)

Feb 13, 2026 1h 12m Bonus

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi…

S6E20 Find Someone Who Loves You Like Japan Loves Robots ft. Matt Alt

Feb 04, 2026 58m

From Astro Boy to Gundam to real-world robots like ASIMO and Pepper, Japan’s fascination with robots runs deep. This week, the Krewe is joined by author, cultural commentator, & robot enthusiast…

S6E19 Sayonara 2025: Japan's Year in Review

Jan 20, 2026 1h 5m

Before fully diving into 2026, the Krewe takes a minute (or 64) to reflect on Japan in 2025, recapping & remembering the good, the bad & the wacky. From the top news stories of 2025 to the…

S6E18 Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano

Jan 05, 2026 50m

The Krewe sits down with Amy Hever, Executive Director of the MLB Players Trust, and Chris Capuano, former MLB pitcher & Chair of the Players Trust Board, to explore how MLB players give back…

S6E17 Spirituality in Everyday Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda

Dec 26, 2025 1h

Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, author Hiroko Yoda joins the Krewe to break down how spirituality quietly shapes…

S6E16 Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Living Tradition ft. Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony

Dec 14, 2025 51m

The Krewe is joined by Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony in Kyoto for a deep dive into the Japanese tea ceremony. Together, they explore the experience itself, the tools and etiquette involved,…

S6E15 Japan's Craft Beer Boom ft. Chris Madere of Baird Brewing & Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab

Dec 06, 2025 1h 16m

The Krewe sits down with Chris Madere (Baird Brewing) & Chris Poel (Shiokaze BrewLab) to explore Japan’s growing craft beer scene. They discuss how Japan’s drinking culture evolved beyond the…

S6E14 Parenting in Japan: Tips, Challenges & Everyday Truths ft. Loretta Scott aka KemushiChan

Nov 21, 2025 1h 8m

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it’s like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We…

S6E13 Crash Course in Japanese Politics ft. Tobias Harris of Japan Foresight

Nov 14, 2025 1h 8m

Japan’s political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias…

S6E12 Making Tokusatsu ft. Takeshi Yagi, Director of Ultraman Max

Nov 07, 2025 48m

Step into the world of tokusatsu with Ultraman Max director Takeshi Yagi! The Krewe chats with Yagi-san about the artistry, imagination, and behind-the-scenes magic that bring Ultraman and Japan’s…

S6E11 30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair

Oct 24, 2025 1h 9m

In this week's episode, joined by 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Sister City Exchange Program participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair, the Krewe looks back & celebrates 30 years of friendship…

S6E10 From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi

Oct 17, 2025 43m

The Krewe sits down with Haruka Kikuchi, a Japanese jazz trombonist making waves in New Orleans. From discovering jazz in Japan to second-lining through the Crescent City, Haruka shares her story of…

S6E9 Akiya: Japan's Empty Homes ft. Anton Wormann

Oct 10, 2025 1h 3m

DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he’s transforming them into…

S6 Season 6 Midseason Update

Aug 02, 2025 4m Bonus

A quick update from the Krewe on a short release break & things to come! Big things poppin' with the Krewe!!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast…

S6E8 Social Media & Perceptions of Japan

Jul 13, 2025 48m

Jenn and Doug dive into how social media shapes global perceptions of Japan—both the good and the misleading. From viral content to common myths, they explore what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and why…

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Krewe of Japan has published 146 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Animation & Manga, Education.

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