Anything Goes Hokkaidō Video Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by professional photographer, cameraman, and video editor, Matthew Jones (Instagram: @matthewrobjones)! Matthew is also a former ALT (assistant language teacher) with the JET program and shares a lot of valuable insight on what it was like for him teaching in a rural Hokkaido location. He also has insider experience on what it's like to work for a Japanese video production company that works hand in hand with the local government. Don't miss this special show!SHOW LESS

In this midsummer update, Delaina & Shinya cover local happenings from ridiculously expensive drive-in firework festivals to camping at Lake Shikotsu. We feature some photos and video from local tour guide Amanda Harlow and her visit to the brand new National Ainu Museum, Upopoy in Shiraoi. a local coffee shop called Kizuna Coffee and so much more. Also, for whatever reason, Delaina's voice sounds like an anime character! 

Enjoy the ambient vibes of Demsky's music while we talk about our favorite restaurants in Sapporo, scary mascots, and some of the upsides and pitfalls of attempting to adopt Japanese culture as a foreigner. https://www.whoisdemsky.com/https://www.patreon.com/anythinggoesh...

In this episode, we welcome special guest Jeremy Eaton, the Jedi Juggler, to our show. Jeremy got his international start right here in Hokkaido at the now-defunct (not his fault!!) Canada World. An entertainer to the core, you definitely want to catch this podcast for the laughs. https://www.jedijuggler.comhttps://www.patreon.com/anythinggoesh...

In this episode, we cover Shinya's recent adventures in Tokyo including his new body ink and experiences with fast food not available in Hokkaido. Then we get an insider look at the renowned/infamous Got Faded Japan podcast with Johnny Meyer. We also highlight some local Tokyo based musicians from Delaina's canceled tour. Sax player Gustavo Anacleto will be performing this week with Lisa Ono on a special online broadcast via Blue Note Tokyo. You can also enjoy some tunes in the background by Peter Montgomery and a former Got Faded guest, Kyle Eastwood. Yeah, Clint's son. This is a wild episode! Anything Goes Hokkaido links: Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @anythinggoeshokkaido Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anythinggoesh... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Links for Got Faded Japan: Instagram: @gotfadedjapan Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan Got Faded Japan podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6k6P... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast... The Spilt Ink Art: Www.thespiltink.com Instagram: @thespiltink Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSpiltInkSHOW LESS

In this episode, we interview Ido Gabay, owner of Hokkaido Nature Tours, and learn all about how the face of tourism has changed with influences of the pending Olympics, COVID 19, and how it can bounce back in these unprecedented times. Ido and HNT were recently featured heavily in a twelve-page spread in National Geographic! HNT is now offering deals on custom made tours for residents of Japan! Check it out at www.hokkaidonaturetours.com! We also have a local musical artist spotlight with guitar tapping, "visualling acoustic" performer, Seiichiro Ebisuya!     

In this episode, Eve Petersen from WAYA Guest House in Sapporo joins Shinya for a special interview that delves into the low down on tattoos, mental health, and LGBTQ in Japan. https://www.waya-gh.com/

In this episode we hear from Geraldine Danger, the founder and one-woman operator of the Fabulous Fabrics for Your Face business, supplying custom made masks in fabulous fabrics from Kuchan, Hokkaido, Japan. Geraldine is also an avid cycler and shares with us about her travels from northern Japan to as far as the COVID virus would allow her to go before restrictions became too severe. You'll be amazed to hear what her original travel plans were! This is a fun episode so be sure to stay through the end! Please subscribe to our channel while you're here!

In this episode, we take a quiz on how well we know Hokkaidō and explore lake Shikotsu.

What do a Jewish Klezmer player from Tokyo, an AI consultant, a teacher from Canada and a temporary organic Hokkaido farm worker with a broken arm all have in common? Absolutely nothing except they all describe one man- Matt Bigelow, the erstwhile host of the Japan WUT podcast. Matt takes us on a wonderful and quirky tour of life in Tokyo, his adventures in Hokkaido, and some really great tips on how to get people to agree to be on a podcast. From music, to travel, to Initial D manga/anime- this crosscast has it all! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel!

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at education in Japan from preschool through high school and just a touch on college. What has been your experience with education in Japan? Drop us a line at anythinggoeshokkaido@gmail.com or comment below! And please, subscribe, share and like to stay connected! 

In this episode, Delaina, a long term American ex-pat and Shinya, a dual Australian & Japanese national talk with Shohsei ODA, a native-born “dosanko” to Hokkaido and drummer for the band the SUNBATHERS. This Washington DC based indies rock-pop group has over 1.5 million plays on YouTube and 2.3 million Spotify streams.Shinya and Shohsei go in-depth on their “hafu” experiences and the differences between attending a traditional Japanese public school, and Australian school and the Hokkaido International School. 

In this special Corona Quarantine short update version of the podcast we talk about stimulus checks from the government, the general feel of life in "lockdown" in Hokkaidō and focus on some fun Katakana words in our language section. We also have a new corner called “Tasty Travel Tips: Taberu Toraberu”  (たべるトラベル). Let us know what you think in the comments and please subscribe and share if you enjoy!

In this (occasional explicit language) Muckbang episode we taste test a $#!7load of seasonal Kitkats- hence "death by sakura chocolate." This episode, which was recorded in early April before the social distancing restrictions became like they are now is with our regular hosts Delaina & Shinya and a special guest, Jini from France!  

"Million seller" singer-songwriter David Sweetlow has a career spanning decades and multiple countries, from his native England, Spain, and now Japan. You may have heard his incredibly poignant latest single, "The Planes Stopped Flying" on the previous episode's Artist Spotlight. We enjoyed our last "on location" filming (for a while) at the excentric and delicious Freaky Wardrobe Cafe, just east of Sapporo Factory. 

This episode is all about Hokkaido baseball and booze! We have our first guest, Carlos Mirabal #00, former pitcher for the Nippon Ham Fighters Pro-league Baseball team!

In this first "official" episode, we discuss in depth the pros and cons of living in a share house. To watch the video podcast visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/CLef-Ihc79E and pretty PLEASE hit the subscribe button and bell for notifications.

In this episode, Delaina, a long term American ex-pat and Shinya, a dual Australian & Japanese national explore their different perspectives on life in Hokkaido and their home countries.To watch the video podcast please visit our YouTube channel and be sure to hit the subscribe button and bell for notifications.