Hosted by John Sensei · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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The Japan Reach Podcast covers the experiences of the Japan Reach team, as well as the fun facts and the amazing people that we discover as we learn all about Japan.
John Sensei hosts Japan Reach, a society show with 30 episodes published.
Awaji Island, located between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and holds cultural, historical, and geographical significance. Connected to the mainland by the Akashi Kaikyō
Karaoke is Japan’s gift to the world of joyous off-key singing and shameless mic-hogging. Born in the 1970s thanks to musician Daisuke Inoue (who, fun fact, never patented his invention), karaoke combines the thrill of p
The sohei, or warrior monks, were armed Buddhist monks in medieval Japan who played significant military and political roles from the late Heian period (794–1185). Originating from powerful monasteries like Enryaku-ji on
The samurai were a warrior class in feudal Japan, emerging around the 10th century and rising to prominence under the rule of the shogunate. Originally provincial warriors serving powerful landowners, samurai became elit
Ninja warriors, or shinobi, were covert agents in feudal Japan known for their skills in espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and guerrilla warfare. Unlike the noble samurai, ninjas often operated in secrecy and were emplo
Japan’s "Blue Zone" refers to Okinawa, a region identified as one of the five places in the world where people live significantly longer, healthier lives than average. Researchers studying Blue Zones found that Okinawans
Japan's shōtengai (shopping streets) have a rich history as merchants began clustering along pilgrimage routes and temple grounds to sell goods to travelers and locals. Over time, these informal markets evolved into more
Christianity was introduced to Japan in the 1500s by European missionaries, from Portugal and Spain. At first, it spread quickly, with many Japanese converting to the new faith. However, the government soon saw Christian
Japanese Buddhism is a religion that came to Japan from China and Korea over 1,000 years ago. It teaches people how to live a peaceful life, and reach a state of wisdom called enlightenment. There are different types, or
Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, is deeply rooted in nature, tradition, and ancestral reverence. Centered around the worship of kami—sacred spirits or gods associated with natural elements, objects, and ancestors—Shi
Religious traditions in Japan are a unique blend of Shinto, Buddhism, and, to a lesser extent, Christianity. Shinto, the indigenous religion, centers on the worship of kami—spiritual beings connected to nature and ancest
The Yakuza is a Japanese organized crime syndicate with roots tracing back to the Edo period, known for its strict codes of conduct, hierarchical structure, and deep entrenchment in Japanese society. Traditionally involv
The Japanese folktale of Yuki Onna, or the "Snow Woman," tells the haunting story of a beautiful, mysterious spirit who appears during snowstorms. With pale skin and long black hair, she glides over the snow without leav
Japan's vending machine culture is a unique and deeply ingrained aspect of daily life, with machines found everywhere from bustling city streets to remote mountain trails. Known for their convenience, Japanese vending ma
Radio Taiso is like Japan’s secret weapon for keeping everyone limber and cheerful before tackling their day. Picture this: a mix of calisthenics, feel-good piano music, and instructions cheerfully calling out moves like
Bon-chan is a beloved, real-life turtle from Japan who became an internet sensation and a local celebrity in Tokyo. He is known for his daily walks around the city of Tokyo. He became famous for his habit of strolling th
Pokémon got its start in 1996 when Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori at Game Freak published it for the Game Boy, Pokémon quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, expanding into an animated TV series, trading card game, movi
The Great Hanshin Earthquake, also known as the Kobe Earthquake, struck on January 17, 1995, in Japan. It measured 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale and caused widespread devastation, particularly in Kobe and its surroun
Mount Fuji is deeply rooted in Japanese mythology, often viewed as a sacred mountain and the home of various gods. It is associated with the goddess Konohanasakuya, the goddess of volcanoes and delicate flowers. Mount Fu
The Battleship Yamato was a World War II-era Japanese battleship, commissioned in 1941, and was the largest and most powerful battleship ever built. It was part of Japan's Imperial Navy and was designed to counter the na
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