Deep in Japan

A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking!Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.comThanks for listening!

Deep in Japan is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Deep in Japan, a society show with 46 episodes published.

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  Happy Hour #91: 禁止

  Mar 29, 20264h 16mS0

  <p>This year, we celebrated the Emperor’s Birthday with a Happy Hour. From the Imperial Household to underground heroes, from banned words to ghost-town virality, this episode has a little something for everyone. We get into the “Naru-chan Kenpo” and how Emperor Naruhito was raised, Japan’s ever-evolving list of broadcast “NG” words, and the country’s real-life superheroes patrolling the streets with trash tongs instead of weapons. Along the way, we explore eerie signs of the Dead Internet, Japan’s obsession with craftsmanship—from luxury stationery to washi-paper headphones—and what it all says about living in an increasingly algorit...

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  Cracking the Crab: Russian Spies in Japan

  Mar 11, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. James D.J. Brown, Professor of Political Science at Temple University’s Japan Campus and one of the leading experts on Russo-Japanese relations. His research focuses on the history and geopolitics between Japan and Russia, including territorial disputes, diplomacy, and security issues in Northeast Asia.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss his new book, Cracking the Crab: Russian Espionage Against Japan, from Peter the Great to Richard Sorge. The book traces more than three centuries of Russian intelligence activity directed at Japan—from early explorers and castaways gathering information during the er...

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  Tanaka Zakku: From Indian Hackerman to Japanese Citizen

  Feb 21, 20261h 36mS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Zach Mathis—now commonly known in Japan as Tanaka Zakku—a cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience working in Japan. Zach recently chose to relinquish his American citizenship and naturalize as a Japanese citizen. When he announced it on Twitter, the post exploded, racking up almost 6 million views.</p><p>What was surprising wasn't just the reach, but the reaction. The comments were overwhelmingly positive. Given the rising anti-immigration sentiment in the country and how quickly Japanese ultranationalist elements on Twitter tend to dogpile these kinds of announcements, Zach’s recept...

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  Happy Hour #90: Bureaucrats, Bears, & Bots

  Feb 1, 20263h 55mS0

  <p>In this episode, Jay and Trey are joined by special guest Mythic Weeb James Hatheway for a three-hour tour de force through the green room of modern Japan—covering, among other things:</p>The Japanese naturalization process The myth of Japan's “ancient” tradition of HatsumodeThe Sankebetsu brown bear incident The rise of a very small online “Bear Slayer" movement, devotees of lo-fi aesthetics, spear-sharpening rituals, and MS-Paint iconographyThe odd rise of Elon Musk's "Unhinged" AI companion in Japan and what it might mean for a society governed by constrained intimacy and a growing need for low-stakes emotional release valves.<p>Enjoyin...

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  A Walk on the Wild Side: Japan’s Hidden Lives with Tom Gill

  Jan 16, 20262h 34mS0

  <p>In this episode, we walk the streets of Japan with Tom Gill—anthropologist, longtime Japan resident, and one of the most clear-eyed observers of the country’s marginalized communities. Gill is best known for his decades of fieldwork among day laborers, the homeless, and the urban poor, particularly in places like Tokyo’s San’ya district. Rather than studying Japan from a distance or through official narratives, Gill practices what he calls “being there”—immersing himself in the lives of people most visitors (and many locals) never see. Whether you’re interested in Japan, anthropology, or the uncomfortable realities beneath orderly...

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