Podcasts about Daimyo

The Krewe gets an exclusive inside look at Expo 2025 Osaka with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Director General of Public Relations & Promotion! We dive into the massive planning behind the event, Japan's rich history with World Expos, what to expect at the event, best times to travel, & of course... the story behind the viral mascot, Myaku-Myaku! A must-listen for potential Expo-goers!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Travel Episodes ------Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh (S4E4)Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille (S3E17)Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz (S3E11)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 2] (S2E12)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 1] (S2E11)Japan Travel Destination: Hokkaido ft. Kay Allen (S2E7)Japanese Theme Parks ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S2E4)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ About Expo 2025 ------Expo 2025 WebsiteExpo 2025 on IG------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Hi, listen to the episode. You will laugh. Hopefully.    Did you know that Feudal Japan was a period of history in Japanese? Many people think that "feudal" is the same thing as "futile"; it is, in fact, not even remotely close to the same. Feudal Japan refers to a period in Japanese history, roughly the 12th to 19th century. This is when the government was largely run by a system of military rule and land-based hierarchy similar to medieval Europe. There was an Emperor who really had no power and acted mainly as a figurehead, a Shogun, who had most of the military and political power, and the Daimyo, who were rich landlords, who were powerful enough to have their own armies. This was the time of Samurai, Shinobi(basically ninjas), and all the other crazy stereotypical Japanese things we see from movies and TV. This period lasted from around 1185 to 1868 and really only lasted because Japan was so closed off from the rest of the world. The end came about because the emperor regained power and then opened Japan up to the rest of the world. Also, crazy that around 60 years later, they wanted to kill everyone, or mostly everyone at least. HAHA!! Thank you for reading!! Oh, and listening, but that's secondary.    Email: hotcrossbunspod@gmail.com Instagram/TikTok: @hotcrossbunspod

Season 6 kicks off with laughter, tradition, and international flair! The Krewe sits down with Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian-born rakugo performer bringing Japan's 400-year-old comedic storytelling art to audiences around the world. In this episode, we explore what makes rakugo so unique, how Sunshine became one of the few non-Japanese rakugo-ka, and how this traditional form of entertainment is finding new life on the global stage. Plus, hear about the possibility of a rakugo event in New Orleans this fall!Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese culture or just curious about this captivating performance style, this episode is the perfect way to kick off Season 6 of the Krewe of Japan Podcast!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Traditional / Historical Japan Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)Yakuza: Past, Present, Future ft. Jake Adelstein, Author of Tokyo Vice (S5E12)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Katsura Sunshine ------Katsura Sunshine on IGRakugo.lol------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

LET THEM COOK! Over the last 5 months, the Krewe has been hard at work cooking up a massive Season 6 line-up. While the main course will begin being served on May 16, how about an appetizer? Just like the carb-loaded instant yakisoba, this preview is CHOU CHOU CHOU Gigamax packed with sneak peeks at what's to come in Season 6. Some snippets include:- Laughing & learning about the world of Rakugo with master storyteller Katsura Sunshine- Prepping for Expo 2025 with Sachiko Yoshimura, Director General of Public Relations & Promotion for Expo 2025- Studying Japanese via language schools with Nihongo enthusiast Langston Hill- Bridging New Orleans & Japan through music with Jazz Trombonist Haruka Kikuchi- Kicking off 2 episodes on Japan's soccer footprint domestically & worldwide with journalist Dan Orlowitz- Exploring vegan cuisine in Japan with Leonore Steffan of ItadakiHealthy- Diving into social media's role in establishing perceptions of Japan - Revisiting Matsue with Sister City Exchange participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair- Brewing up some craft beer with Chris Madere of Baird Brewing & Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab- Restoring some abandoned homes with Akiya enthusiast & YouTuber Anton Wormann of Anton in JapanThis is only HALF of what's to come this season... the 2nd half is top secret! So stay tuned for our season 6 premiere on May 16, 2025 and stick around for the rest of the season to find out what else we have in store on Season 6 of Krewe of Japan Podcast!!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Welcome to another episode of Bushido Cast. Today we take a look at the recent Jan 2025 Balance Errata with Jason, Barry and Matt. Look out for the second half of the show on Arashi's Fanboys podcast. Enjoy! Event announcement: Daimyo of the South. Royal British Legion Portsmouth South England, United Kingdom, 27 April 2025. One round with custom short scenario. Three rounds at 100 Rice (2 lists). details on Longshanks and Discord.https://www.longshanks.org/event/23460/Start times shown: Event announcement: Daimyo of the South.Intro 30 seconds inRule book updates 2 mins Shiho Clan 12 minsSilvermoon Trade Syndicate 48 mins Ito Clan 55 mins Shadow Wind Clan (Ninjas) 1 hour 9 mins Prefecture of Ryu 1 hour 11 mins Second half of show on Arashi's Fanboys podcast.

2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

This season was a long one! The Krewe re-groups to reflect on Season 5 as a whole, and everything that went into it...  with a SPECIAL GUEST! Join us for one last audio journey in Season 5 as we discuss all the milestones, top moments, challenges, & fun anecdotes, in addition to a look ahead to Season 6 & listener feedback! Let's GO!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

How many original castles does Japan ACTUALLY have standing? Where is Japan's oldest castle located? When counting castles in Japan, do castle ruins factor in? The Krewe is joined by William de Lange, the author of An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles & many other Japan-related publications, to get the answer to these questions and so many more!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Architecture & History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)KOJ Podcast S5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ Links about William de Lange ------An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles (Amazon)Japan Then & Now (Amazon, Released June 2024)Walking the Edo Sanpu (Amazon, Released August 2024)William's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Anime/Manga/Pop Culture Episodes ------The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 2) (S3E6)Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 1) (S3E5)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ Links about Taryn/Manga Lela------Taryn's LinksTaryn on TikTokTaryn on InstagramTaryn on Twitter/X------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJapan Fest Sign-UpJSNO Annual Meeting RegistrationJoin JSNO Today!

Send us a textEver wondered how historical dramas can transport you to another era? Join us on a journey to early 1600s Japan as we break down the highly praised FX adaptation of James Clavell's "Shogun." We marvel at the series' meticulous portrayal of the samurai era. Anthony also shares his personal story of navigating a challenging job interview, underscoring the importance of resilience and the valuable lessons learned along the way.Switching gears, we geek out over the latest Overwatch 2 skins, drawing parallels to Fortnite's ever-popular cosmetic items. We dissect Blizzard's transition from loot boxes to direct purchases. Dakota's ambitious project to create a comprehensive timeline for the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe adds another layer of excitement, as we imagine the potential for historical novels and delve into the Avatar Legends role-playing game.Finally, we dissect the intricate themes and character arcs in "Shogun," from cultural clashes to power struggles and unexpected plot twists. We shine a spotlight on the series' historical accuracy, the integration of Christian sects in Japan, and the brilliant performances that earned the show a whopping 18 Emmys. As we wrap up, we put out a heartfelt call for our listeners to leave a five-star review and share their thoughts, celebrating their engagement with our deep dives into history, gaming, and personal growth.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbATwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowVariety Article covering Emmy winners:https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/emmys-2024-winners-list-1236142519/Support the show

Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez rejoin the Krewe to continue our conversation on foreign-born samurai, this time highlighting the life of William Adams! In this episode, we explore his relationships with both Japanese & non-Japanese while in Japan, the similarities between William Adams's story & House of the Dragon (what?!), how he was a big inspiration for James Clavell's classic novel (and the adaptations) Shogun... AND SO MUCH MORE!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)------ Links about Nate ------Ubisoft's Echoes of History "Japan's First Unifier: Oda Nobunaga"Ubisoft's Echoes of History "Samurai vs Shinobi: The Tensho Iga War"Nate on BlueSky------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Rob Zacny joins us to discuss where to find the good Star Wars and to get at what's eating away at Darth Vader, our thoughts on Gamescom Opening Night Live, and more! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:39) Welcome back Rob Zacny! (00:03:08) So, what's up with Star Wars? (00:21:57) ...and how does that tie into expectations for Star Wars Outlaws? (00:27:47) Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 28, 2022 (00:50:30) Gamescom Opening Night Live (01:52:00) Welcome to the Nintendo Museum (01:54:19) Date revealed for the disc-less Xbox Series X (01:57:11) Wrapping up and thanks (02:00:06) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:01:07) See ya!

Aman, Sith Emperor Kevin, and Daimyo Matt breakdown the current meta and chat about where we think the meta is trending. Listen as we discuss the Separatists, the Galactic Empire, Hunter-centric Republic lists, and build a premiere list with Kanan Jarrus, General Solo, The Mandalorian, and Lord Maul. We end the episode by talking about which upcoming releases we are most excited about. Happy Memorial Day for those in the States. We had a bit too much fun this weekend, hence the ever so slight delay. Hello There! is a podcast about the tabletop game ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Shatterpoint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the Star Wars Universe. ___________________________________ Click the link below to help us out! The more people that click on the link below and follow our pages - the higher the potential of AMG to providing us with more giveaway items in the future. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SWP-HelloThere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ___________________________________ Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/hellotherecast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors. ___________________________________ Twitch I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube I  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloThereCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________ Hello There! is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jesse Eakin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aman Khusro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellotherecast/support

Hi! Welcome to another edition of Bushido Cast. Craig, Ben and Gav talk through the Daimyo of the South event and then wrap up with hot takes on the latest wave. Enjoy! - English Masters 3 round event: 16 November - details on Long Shanks and Discord - please join us!

Hi all! Craig, Gav and GCT's Andy catch up to discuss the latest Bushido errata, faq and releases. There's a lot to cover in this bumper episode; from winner models to a whole new STS theme box and more in between! There are also a few UK events we'd like to make you aware of, please do join us if you can! - Daimyo of the South; 28 April 2024 - UK Masters; 16 November 2024

Shōgun: Episode 287- On a very special episode your hosts continue their pilgrimage to new lands as they cover the historical fiction novel/early isekai Shōgun and the new Hulu series on Normies Like Us! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour, et bienvenue dans ce nouvel entretien historique ! J'ai eu le plaisir d'y recevoir Julien Peltier, un spécialiste de l'histoire japonaise médiévale, et plus particulièrement de la figure du guerrier japonais, ainsi que de la période Sengoku. Cela a été l'occasion de parler de la période des royaumes combattants et de l'unification du Japon. Si Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, et Tokugawa Ieyasu en sont des personnages incontournables, au final, qui sont-ils réellement ? À quoi ressemblait le Japon de l'époque, quel était son système politique, et comment a-t-il été unifié ? Quelle est la différence entre Empereur et Shogun ? Qui sont les Samouraïs, et qu'est-ce qu'un Daimyo ? C'est ce que je vous propose de découvrir de suite, alors bonne écoute sur Nota Bene ! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/notabenemovies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week Erin, Brennan, and Matt review the very-short "Book of Boba Fett" season while trapped inside a bacta tank. We hate the Mods, love the Tuskens, and wish Mando 2.5 was not attached to this holo-transmission. Brennan rages at the improper use of the name "Daimyo," Erin expresses her deep and undying love for the rancor (bite marks included), and Matt is now our resident Gamorean butt watcher. "That's just a real guy's butt painted green!" Overall, this season could have been better, but someone at Disney lacked the faith. All the same, we got some N1 pr0n and Danny Trejo, and in that light we feel pretty good. 

As fennec brings back the assassin that she captured, the door opened like it did for Luke in return of the Jedi. We find out the assassin is part of a night wind clan, who are high level assassins who were in power under the hutts. They're gun for hires. After being fooled into thinking he would be eaten by a Rancor, he gives it up that the Mayor sent him to kill Boba. Boba and Fennec travel to Mos Espa and barge into the Mayor's quarters, where the assassin is killed, as the Mayor says he can't operate outside of Hutt space, and since the Hutt's don't rule Tatooine anymore, this is an illegal act, shooting him. The Mayor, an ithorian species, and who's name is mok shaiz, assures Boba that he has no motive to kill him, so it wasn't him. Boba asserts his position as Daimyo and that the Mayor only continues to live because he wills it. The Mayor's mok shaiz, tribute is advice, that running a family is more difficult than being a bounty hunter. I think what he means by this is that being a crime lord is more difficult than bounty hunting. He sends him to Garza's sanctuary, and when Boba gets there, he finds out from Madame Garza that the Hutt's have reclaimed Tatooine. The cousins of Jabba, twins. Boba doesn't believe it. As we hear drums and the nearing of the Hutt twins, everyone including max Reebok and his band stop in their tracks. As the twins arrive, carried by wee quays, they tell boba that Tatooine is now theirs. Boba doesn't care, and stands his ground, then the hutts laugh and black krrsantan walks up to stare boba down. Black Krrsantan is the most vicious wookie known to the galaxy. He's a feared bounty hunter and much more dangerous than Boba Fett, physically. Trandoshans and Wookies have a long rivalry with each other, and so it makes me wonder if Boba will team up with Bossk sometime in the show to fight Black Krrsantan. I'll make a few videos on Black all by himself, as he's a monster and has had run ins with Vader, Obi-Wan, and more. As Boba heads back to his bacta, the rest of the episode is his flashback during return of the Jedi and it's really the most beautiful bit of Star Wars I've seen. It was so heartfelt, mystic, heroic, and moving. Boba is training with the gaffi stick as the tusken is teaching him. Proper training scene, I love seeing the progression happen. I think the tusken he's learning from is a woman, and he might develop a relationship with, perhaps she dies in a fight later on and Boba goes berserk or something. The tuskers are ambushed by a speeding train that shoots at them. These are the pyke syndicate, they were prominent in the clone wars for selling spice. Spice was a drug that sold for a lot of money, and it was mined in corelliia. Boba realizes how he can take the train down, as that night he sees those weequays riding on speeders through the desert, the same ones collecting the water from the moisture farmers in book of Boba Fett episode 1. Boba needs those speeders, so he tracks them down and we end up at tosche station. This is pretty awesome because this is where Luke hung out as a teenage with his friends, and it's what we hear him say in episode 4 about his power converters. From the deleted scene in a new hope we see that the structure and and interior is the same, this is great continuity. The two people being picked on are actually Luke's friends, cammie and fixer. Boba takes them out like the terminator took out the bikers in the bar, and stole their bikes as mentioned in last night's watch party. He heads back the tuskens and teaches them how to ride. As they eventually ambush the train and take out the pykes in a massive all out battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rival daimyo holding long-term grudges and engaging in massive feuds was a common feature of Sengoku Jidai, but there were two daimyo in particular whose rivalry would become the stuff of legend.Support the show

In this third installment of the Sengoku States series, we follow the activities of the Shimazu Clan on Kyushu, the Chosokabe Clan on Shikoku, and the Miyoshi Clan on Shikoku and in Kansai during the early-to-mid 1500s.Support the show

In this episode, we examine some of the many ways in which war during the Sengoku Period had a much different character from previous eras because of technology, economics, and necessity.Support the show

The capital had been utterly destroyed by the Onin War and when the conflict ended, it was time to rebuild. The Bakufu needed to rebuild its image and Shogun Ashikaga Yoshihisa saw an opportunity in neighboring Omi Province, where a Daimyo of the Rokkaku had been seizing lands without permission.Support the show

Happy new year, and welcome to another episode of Bushido Cast! This time we are discussing the new Weeping Sky cycle deck with Jason Enos! It's a bumper recording where we cover all 54 (yes that's right, 54) new cycle cards (Risen Sun was 30 cards). We discuss the new storyline (spoiler alert if you are not up to date with story progression from two UKGM events this year), how cards may work in our warbands and the 'competitive' scene. The Bushido app should have the cards uploaded at some point for you to follow if you wish (we do a quick card read out as we go). So, get comfortable, grab a drink and snack of your choice - it's a marathon episode! As always, we are looking forward to seeing what the community make of this new release. We cover all Factions, here are the time slots if your keen to get to your favorite: - Prefecture of Ryu: 6 mins. Daimyo level cards. - Temple of Ro-Kan: 23 mins. Monk's getting attention this cycle. - Cult of Yurei: 37 mins. Huge upgrades to existing models. - Savage Wave: 57 mins. Bakemono and Onisho buffs! - Ito Clan: 1 hour 6 mins. Ito Istunagi and Kinu get some attention. Impetuous warbands are now a real thing! - Silvermoon Trade Syndicate: 1 hour 19 mins: Roses, Buto and Iron Fist Gumi are looking even more interesting now! - The Descension: 1 hour 33 mins: good news for Tribesmen (and Haiatake), a meta fix?! - Jung Pirates!!! 1 hour 47 mins? Includes terrain prize winner card. - Shadow Wind Clan: 2 hours. Yuta a problem, look here. - Minimoto Clan: 2 hours 10 mins. Dislike snare and traps, check this out. Plus, find out about the Minimoto alliance... - Shiho Clan: 2 hours 22 mins - most demanded card in Bushido history and a real treat from the game designers for Shiho and Tanaka players! - Kinshi Temple: 2 hours 34 mins. Yes, Kinshi have a new card, not only that, it's a brand new way to play them! - Ronin: 2 hours 39 mins. Cards most players can take, from big brain plays to counter ploys, there's a lot going on here. 14 January 2023 Jason is running a tournament at Element Games - look out for it!

The Donald is back...he announced his candidacy for President in 2024. To Trump or not to Trump? TPD Chief says violence in Tucson is gun-based. While true it's so much more than that. Jessica, a home financing businesswoman, and Manny from Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, discuss Jiu Jitsu training. Starting as a program to help train real estate agents in the wake of an attack on an agent attacked conducting an open house, the need for self-defense in the community. Daimyo is holding several sponsored self-defense workshops that are free to attend. Call 520-205-0156 to register for a workshop. For more info on Daimyo Academy visit daimyoacademy.com

In this Side Quest, we explore the country of Heng!Heng has a long history and is ruled by a powerful Emperor. Our heroes find themselves are Samurai serving the Daimyo of the Bear Clan.

'Lady White and Lady Yellow' is the story of two chrysanthemums, one of whom becomes the crest of the Daimyo. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Help keep The Folktale Project going by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

You're gonna be Daimyo of the world, dawg… wait, wait, wait, did we say this already? Well, we're repeating it guys because this is part two of this epic ramble rumble. So this isn't Deja Vu, but it kinda is, crazy, right?Tamika, Linawicked, Kyle, Joel & Marquette team up to help us finally wind down our old top Ten list, which really isn't a top ten. So in other words, expect pure chaos as we grind through this two-part verbal slobber knocker. This episode is an undertaking, so prepare for ultimate anime awesomeness and the occasional potential spoilers.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: https://soundcloud.com/jesse-senpaiPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @linawicked @inkfable @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @tamikapalmer @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

You're gonna be Daimyo of the world, dawg… or so I've heard. Tamika, Linawicked, Kyle, Joel & Marquette team up to help us finally wind down our old top Ten list, which really isn't a top ten. So in other words, expect pure chaos as we grind through this two-part verbal slobber knocker. This episode is an undertaking, so prepare for ultimate anime awesomeness and the occasional potential spoilers.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: https://soundcloud.com/jesse-senpaiPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @linawicked @inkfable @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @tamikapalmer @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

The long awaited follow-up to our original coverage of AEG's mass battle game set in the Legend of The Five Rings universe, Clan War. Clan War community champions Brian and Walter join us to provide some feedback and corrections on our original coverage of Clan War. Will Owen change his opinion about the game? Will Chris swear off cat girls and anime? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Ze... err... The Dead Wargamers Society! Also, find out this time. Useful Links: DWS Episode 18: Clan War - Our original coverage of the game, for the uninitiated. Clan War Fans Facebook Group - Private Facebook group with a lot of useful Clan War information. A great place to meet other players. The Push for Beta Garmon - A fan-led Horus Heresy campaign that Walter mentioned was a good time. For the discerning Space Marine aficionado. Dead Wargamers Society Discord - For the discerning dead wargame aficionado. Dead Wargamers Society Substack - Our semi-weekly, semi-news, semi-letter. If you want more Dead Wargamers Society content, sign-up for free musings on dead games and wargaming writ large.

The samurai were the result of centuries of corruption from the oldest clan in Japan, the Fujiwara. The Fujiwara held complete control of the government of ancient Japan, even at one-point controlling the emperor. Through this power abuse rose the Taira and Minamoto who eventually took over and then fought a civil war between themselves with the Minamoto coming out on top. A Daimyo could not become Shogun unless he had lineage dating back to the Minamoto clan, The Oda did not have this. One such clan that did have this lineage was the Mori clan of Western Japan. The Mori were famed seamen and through the leadership of their great lord Mori Motonari, they became the most powerful clan of Western Japan.  Topics Covered Ancient Japan The Fujiwara Clan The Rise of the Taira and Minamoto The Genpei War The Kamakura Shogunate Part II Oda Nobunaga Destroys the Ashikaga Shogunate The History of the Mori Clan Mori Motonari The Battle of Miyajima The Mori Declare War On the OdaSupport the show

The Oda clan was at war on all fronts, if not for the disloyalty the other Daimyo had towards one another, the Oda would have certainly fallen. There was also disloyalty among the family of Nobunaga which was a constant thorn in his side. With Kyoto in his grasp and the Ikko-Ikki peasants revolt sparking up all over the country the enemy now lies within. Just as the Oda begin to make some ground they are once again betrayed and attacked by the great Takeda Clan of the East. With Nobunaga's greatest ally the Tokugawa Clan annihilated on the field of Mikatagahara, can the Oda maintain control?  Topics Covered Ikko-Ikki Ishiyama Hongan-ji War The Slaughter at Mt. Hiei The Demon King and Nobunaga's Fascination with Europe The Siege of Iwamura Castle The Great Takeda Clan Attacks The Battle of Mikatagahara Vengeance Is Taken upon The Asakura and AzaiSupport the show

The Team Cracks a Daimyo HermitaurHere's the audio of the boys hunting the Daimyo Hermitaur for the previous podcast. We used to put a cut-down version at the end of episodes, but to make up for the show going by-weekly, you can "enjoy" the full-length hunt on the off weeks.If you want more of our nonsense, with even less context, check out our sister podcast Game Game Show: https://gamegameshow.transistor.fm/Find the show:twitter: https://twitter.com/MonsterMashPodfacebook: https://facebook.com/MonsterMashPodapple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-mash/id1149728297…Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hUq2VJwc7RleKHB8wNlwh…Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-y7BDX1j-AdH_jC2NvL4CGQ4hhjrH5-RSupport the network:https://patreon.com/PodcastioPodcastius

Stonesword Games' latest title - the feudal Japan themed Senjutsu - hit Kickstarter with a bang last year, raising around almost a million pounds in the process. In this episode, I talk to the company's two founders - James Faulkner and Paul Allen - and discuss the multiple strategies they used to drive this success, including: diligent historical research, endless testing and focusing on the power of good advertising over the world of BGG and content creators. Stoneswordgames.com Senjutsu late pledge:https://senjutsu.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Daimyo, Battle For Japan Signup: https://bit.ly/3NQQYkP (Game Designed by Martin Wallace, Launching Oct 2022)

Hermitaur and Daimyo Hermitaur.It is time for crabs, samurai crabs, crab football and more.If you want more of our nonsense, with even less context, check out our sister podcast Game Game Show: https://gamegameshow.transistor.fm/Find the show:twitter: https://twitter.com/MonsterMashPodfacebook: https://facebook.com/MonsterMashPodapple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monster-mash/id1149728297…Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hUq2VJwc7RleKHB8wNlwh…Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-y7BDX1j-AdH_jC2NvL4CGQ4hhjrH5-RSupport the network:https://patreon.com/PodcastioPodcastius

Joe Biden's Straight Talk Express comes to Asia! WaPo Bureau Chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee joins us to talk about what Biden took away from his time in Japan. If he's anything like most Americans, we're betting that list includes a Hello Kitty T-shirt and a fake sword.Ferris Wheel and Kintsugi River boats!Topics discussed on this episode include: How much we POTENTIALLY appreciate Elon Musk Bobby's BBQ shop gets even closer to completion Ollie rails against the propertied class Bobby's kids make relationship milestones Ollie at the Brighton Fringe The highs and lows of performing live comedy Why did that couple excuse themselves from Ollie's show mid-performance? Therapy and catharsis and the overlap between joke writing and self-analysis Metaphors about the wrong kinds of transportation Gratitude for our wonderful listeners Michelle's experience covering Biden's Asian Tour Michelle being super professional in the face of very silly questions IPEF: DON'T CALL IT A COME BACK How does Japan feel about the US walking out of TPP All things politics around Biden's Asia Trip North Korean Covid: What do we know? Japan opened for limited group tours, limited group tours open for Corona-infection Get access to the extras by supporting the podcast. Become a member at http://buymeacoffee.com. Extras this time include conversations about: How the pandemic turned Michelle's long-distance relationship into a long-distance marriage Bobby and Ollie's advice for surviving long-distance What it's like when you, as a journalist, become the focus of a piece of journalism How does Guam see its relationship with the mainland US/feel about mainland current events? US current events

Japan Scholar Oleg Benesch joins us to to talk about the past, present, and future of Japanese castles,and break down the debates around them, proving that when it comes to historical Japanese strongholds, things aren't always black and shiro.Bobby and Ollie mourn the loss of some of their river cruise sponsors, and play catch up.Topics discussed on this episode include: Our new, hopefully temporary show format Ukraine, Covid, North Korea, #japantravelban and other topics we're really trying to avoid Bobby's move to Karatsu, his girls' preschool graduation, and how being rich requires HAVING money Ollie's comedy career, his time in Barcelona, and the value of performing comedy (and podcasting) in a world that's falling apart ISSUING REFUNDS ALL THINGS CASTLES w/Oleg Benesch. Where did they come from? Why? What happened to them? Why? What's going to happen to them? WHY? Get access to the extras by supporting the podcast for less than $1 an episode. Become a member at http://buymeacoffee.com. Have something you'd like to say? Send us a fax at japanbyrivercruise.comor Tweet to us at @jbrcpodContent Links:Oleg's books:Japan's Castles: Citadels of Modernity in War and PeaceInventing the Way of the Samurai: Nationalism, Internationalism, and Bushido in Modern Japan (The Past and Present Book Series)Social Media Links:Oleg Benesch: Twitter | Homepage Ollie Horn: Twitter | InstagramBobby Judo: Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeOther things to click onSome are affiliate links because we're sell-outs We record remotely using Squadcast and the podcast is hosted on Transistor.  Bobby uses the Samson Go Mic and Ollie uses the AT2005USB mic ★ Support this podcast ★

This week The TV Boys pull up some chairs, and a couch. We're relaxing, taking it easy and, of course, talking about some TV shows that everyone should be watching.