Welcome to WHERE COME JAPAN (originally inspired from the "Why Come Japan" podcast) where every episode we get the unique experience of interviewing a local foreigner living in a different prefecture of Japan where they share with us their story on how they got to Japan and what they like about the prefecture they decided to call home.
In this episode we are talking to Justin. An ex-coworker of mine who has a very interesting story about how when he first came to Japan and how the JET program sent him to be exiled onto a small Island off the coast of Ehime prefecture. He is also a very talented writer and has already published several books. Thanks Justin for the interview dude.
In this episode we talk to Tuan. A cool viewer of mine from California who came over to Japan on the JET program to live in Oita prefecture. Tuan loves Japanese car racing and had been interested in Japan before coming over. Thanks dude for letting me interview you and hope you're having fun back in California. It gets very very saxuaally in this video. Apologies this video is very not for kids^^
In this episode we are talking to my fellow sexy fat man Mully over in Shizuoka Japan. Originally came over here with his ex Japanese wife, worked, got divorced, then met his current wife and is (was?) a private elementary school teacher for a while. Now him and his awesome wife Tomoko live in quiet rural Shizuoka.
Welcome to WHERE COME JAPAN (originally inspired from the "Why Come Japan" podcast) where every episode we get the unique experience of interviewing a local foreigner living in a different prefecture of Japan where they share with us their story on how they got to Japan and what they like about the prefecture they decided to call home. This week we are talking to my fellow Japan Youtuber Dan, originally from good ol' Straya, who lives in Saga and makes videos about vintage cars in Japan. He's an awesome guy and this was a really good talk. Enjoy^^
Welcome to WHERE COME JAPAN (originally inspired from the "Why Come Japan" podcast) where every episode we get the unique experience of interviewing a local foreigner living in a different prefecture of Japan where they share with us their story on how they got to Japan and what they like about the prefecture they decided to call home. Jason was one of the first people I came across who was also making Japan videos on Youtube. An older dude, originally from California, he came over to Japan on the Jet program and started making videos about it. He eventually finished his tenure at JET and became a university teacher in Shimane. Today he shares his Shimane story with us.
This week are talking to JR, who lived in Aomori Prefecture for a couple years before coming to Tokyo and living with me in Tokyo, PapaTkyo^^! Lets go and hear what he has to say about the the most Northern and snowy Apple prefecture of mainland Honshuu^^
Known for his activism in Japan over the years, in this episode we are interviewing Dr. Arudou Debito. Originally from the US, he has lived in Japan for over 25 years, mostly as an university educator and in Hokkaido prefecture.
This episode we are talking to Fraser, a Canadian world traveler who ended up in Miyagi teaching English and eventually settled in Tokyo to teach at a university. He has been living in Japan for the last 20 years!!! He shares with us his favorite stories of his time in Miyagi prefecture and what he would recommend for all new comers.
Originally from Denver, went to university in Hawaii, eventually coming to Japan as a Mormon missionairy. Afterwards he left the church and started working for a sake company in Niigata where he lived for over 3 years. He shares with us his awesome story today.
Tod, originally from Hawaii and Boston, Electrician by trade, moved to Japan a while ago with his Japanese wife and has been living in Saitama for the last 10 years as a Prefectural English teacher for the board of Education. He was one of the first friends I made off of Youtube and has always been a stand up guy. His Japan Youtube channel is more based around DIY projects for his house and just easy living (though he hasn't uploaded in a long time). Todd's appeal is being a very based dude who gives it to you straight about working with Japanese society to get what you want when moving countries in your 40's..
Dean is originally from America and has been in Japan for over 16 years years. The whole time living in Iwate prefecture. Dean is a teacher, outdoor sports and being a part of the local community in his town. In this episode Dean really helps us dive deep into what makes his prefecture great and why he has been there for so long. In depth and highly educational conversation.
For most of my long term viewers you will be already quite aware of my good friend Dave who is also a fellow Youtuber. Dave hails from good ol' snowy maple syrup land to the North (Canada) and has been in Japan now for over 7 years and is a private highschool teacher and makes very professional and philosophically deep videos sharing his mindset and way of living. Dave lived in Ibaragi prefecture for over 3 years and shares with us some of his stories and love for the prefecture he lives in. DAVE'S LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveTrippin
This week are talking to Shea Roberts who has lived in Tochigi Prefecture for over 8 years. Lets go and hear what he has to say about the prefecture just an hour away from Tokyo. https://youtu.be/G7nzD54q4BI #WhereComeJapanPodcast #Tochigi #SheaRoberts
From living in abandoned Japanese schools, to traveling all around, this guy has plenty of stories to tell us. In this episode we talk to world traveler turned Japanese Guest House Owner and Tour Guide - Richard from England who is currently living in Tottori prefecture. #TOTTORI ＃鳥取県 #JAPAN #PODCAST #TKYOSAMPODCAST
In this episode's podcast we are interviewing Russell, who is an American Phd. student living in Hiroshima, who originally came to Japan on the JET program where they sent him to live in Akita prefecture. Lover of anime, Japanese rock and studying Japanese language. He shares with us his history living there, the places he loved to visit and much, much more. Enjoy!
Welcome to WHERE COME JAPAN (originally inspired from the "Why Come Japan" podcast) where every episode we get the unique experience of interviewing a local foreigner living in a different prefecture of Japan where they share with us their story on how they got to Japan and what they like about the prefecture they decided to call home. In this episode's podcast we are interviewing Anne, who is American, who lives with her American husband and three kids in Fukuoka prefecture where she teaches at a local university. Anne is pretty fluent in Japanese and her story on how she ended up here is quite different from many. Enjoy the podcast and make sure to check her out in the links below: ANNE'S LINKS: TED TALK - https://youtu.be/eZ4Ffa0Qi6Q FB - https://www.facebook.com/anne.crescini
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