Hosted by Japan Society of New Orleans · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 145 episodes
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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.
Japan Society of New Orleans hosts Krewe of Japan, a society show with 145 episodes published.
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 Youth Ambassadors at the U
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 of JAXA for a fascinat
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 throwback to Season 1, Episo
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 the 6th chapter of KOJ Podcast!
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 Gras that took place in 202
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 Matt Alt to explore how r
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 year's biggest pop culture stan
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 through community-driven
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 everyday life in Jap
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, what guests can expect,
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 big-name breweries, what dai
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 dig into birth exper
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 Harris (Founder & Principa
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 iconic heroes & monste
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 between Matsue, Japan & New
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 finding home throug
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 stunning spaces. We dig into wh
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 sponsored by the Japan So
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 it matters. ------ A
Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan’s most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit down with Christophe
Chris Capuano
MLB Players Trust
1 appearance on this show
Hiroko Yoda
Tokyo-born cultural historian, writer, and journalist
2 appearances on this show
Tobias Harris
Principal · Japan Foresight LLC
1 appearance on this show
Christopher Pellegrini
Shochu ambassador · Honkaku Spirits
1 appearance on this show
William Adams
Associate Director of Sports Medicine Research · U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
1 appearance on this show
Jake Adelstein
Tokyo Vice
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Morales
pastor, speaker, transformational leader · Tha Cloud Factory
2 appearances on this show
Atsuko Mori
Camellia Tea Ceremony
1 appearance on this show
Leonore
itadakihealthy
1 appearance on this show
Tye Ebel
Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
1 appearance on this show
Chris Nilghe
TDR Explorer
1 appearance on this show
Kasia Lynch
Ikigai Connections
1 appearance on this show
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