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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 initiatives. Discover the mission of the MLB Players Trust, player-led philanthropy, & how baseball continues to bridge cultures between Japan & the United States through youth programs, education initiatives, & meaningful cross-cultural engagement beyond the field.------ 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, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & 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! ------ About MLB Players Trust ------MLB Players Trust WebsitePlaymakers Classic Info & TicketsMLB Players Trust on IGMLB Players Trust on X/TwitterMLB Players Trust on LinkedInMLB Players Trust on Facebook------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E5)Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4)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)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
On this episode of Japan Station, author Hiroko Yoda joins us to talk about the complexities of religious and spirituality in Japan, a topic she covers in her new book Eight Million Ways to Happiness.
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 Japan, from nature and kami to shrines, folklore, and even anime. With personal stories and insights from her new book, Eight Million Ways to Happiness, this conversation offers a fresh look at happiness rooted in connection, not belief.------ 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, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & 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! ------ About Hiroko Yoda ------Pre-Order Eight Million Ways to Happiness Today!Hiroko's Blog "Japan Happiness"Hiroko on InstagramHiroko on BlueSkyHiroko on X/Twitter------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Living Tradition ft. Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony (S6E16)Rakugo: Comedy of a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine (S6E1)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)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)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)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
FULL EPISODE! This time on the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) are joined by 1st time guest HIROKO YODA, author of the new book Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom from the Heart of Japan! Dont delay! Buy one today!.Join the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Patreon!You'll get access to full episodes, bonus content, our Discord server, and an archive of past episodes. Head over to Pure TokyoScope Patreon to subscribe today!INFOMatt Alt on BlueskyPatrick Macias on BlueskyPure TokyoScope on YouTubeThe podcast is produced by jaPRESS LLC© and edited by Patrick MaciasTheme song by Marxy, v.o. by RInRin Doll
Matt Lewis presents a special episode from his podcast Echoes of History on the medieval 'Demon' Samurai.In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors, and earned himself the nickname "The Demon".How did Hattori Hanzo reach such legendary status? How were his loyalties tested as both samurai and shinobi? And what does his story tell us about late Sengoku Japan?Joining Matt Lewis to answer these questions and more are Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, authors of Ninja Attack!: True Tales Of Assassins, Samurai And Outlaws.You can keep up to date with Hiroko and Matt's work on their blogs blog.hirokoyoda.com and blog.pureinventionbook.comEchoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Tim ArstallProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta StamperSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett
In the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the legendary Hattori Hanzo embodies both samurai and shinobi warriors, and earned himself the nicknam "The Demon". How did Hanzo reach such legendary status? And what does his story tell us about the loyalties of samurai and shinobi in Sengoku Japan?Joining Matt Lewis to answer these questions and more are Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, authors of Ninja Attack!: True Tales Of Assassins, Samurai And Outlaws.You can keep up to date with Hiroko and Matt's work on their blogs blog.hirokoyoda.com and blog.pureinventionbook.comEchoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Tim ArstallProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell, Peta StamperSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:Explore Bamboo Forest by The FlightRoaming the Wild by The FlightIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alexander O. Smith returns to talk game translation and localization. What words did he sneak into every Final Fantasy game that he translated? How would he have tackled current controversial translations? All this and more are discussed in this exciting episode of the Resonant Arc Podcast. Alexander's Instagram account: http://www.instagram.com/aokajiya/ The "Shogun" breakdown Alexander mentioned from Hiroko Yoda: https://blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/jidaigeki-made-in-usa **We're Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc
Writers Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) combine their powers Voltron-style to bring you news, views, and pop culture direct from the Land of the Rising FUN! NEWS: Rigid rules at Japan PM's office require officials to come in person for 'online' meetings Japan PM Kishida orders new nuclear power plant construction Godzilla Disaster Drill Posters Matsuya Ends Free Miso Soup Service, Citing Rising Costs FEATURE: Matt and Pat make it a traditional spooky summer by taking some time to talk about YOKAI, Japan's traditional supernatural creatures and creepy crawlies with a discussion of Yokai films, key texts, and come face to face with the burning question: is Cookie Monster a Yokai? Should he be? Conversation inspired by the book Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt LINKS: Pure TokyoScope on YouTube Pure TokyoScope on Twitter Matt Alt on Twitter Patrick Macias on Twitter Visit www.tokyoscope.comfor merch Visit TokyoScope on Patreon for bonus episodes and content The podcast is produced by jaPRESS LLC©, and engineered and edited by Patrick Macias Theme song by Marxy
What do your possessions say about you? Which ones say the most? On this episode of The Futures Archive Lee Moreau and Sarah Nagle Parker discuss Daruma dolls and the importance of objects to people and design research. With additional insights from Hiroko Yoda, Dori Tunstall, and Daria Loi.
In this spooky Halloween themed episode, the Krewe takes a journey into the supernatural and discusses the world of Yokai. On the journey, the Krewe are joined by authors Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt, authors of the book "Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide". From the origins and its development through the years, to questions like "is cookie monster a Yokai?!" and important locations for Yokai pilgrimages in Japan, nothing is off the table in this episode. Happy Halloween!For more on Hiroko & Matt visit:Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ninetail_foxQ. https://twitter.com/Matt_AltWebsite: https://www.altjapan.com/For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans:https://japansocietyofneworleans.wildapricot.org/
This week Alice and Kim talk about creepy, spooky, and scary nonfiction for the Halloween season. Follow For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Alice Burton and Kim Ukura. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Follow Up Our holiday gift guide episode coming up November 23 — send us your requests at forreal@bookriot.com by November 15! It's Book Riot's birthday and there's special merch. Nonfiction in the News 2021 National Book Awards Finalists Announced [National Book Awards] Estate of Henrietta Lacks sues biotechnical company for nonconsensual use of her cells [CNN] New Nonfiction I'm Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream by Richard Antoine White Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present by Adrienne Keene Smile: The Story of a Face by Sarah Ruhl On Animals by Susan Orlean Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by Brandy Colbert Weekly Theme: Spooky Nonfiction The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained by Colin Dickey The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal White Magic: Essays by Elissa Washuta Yurei Attack!: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt Reading Now KIM: Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller by Nadia Wassef ALICE: The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall CONCLUSION ALICE: You can find us on SOCIAL MEDIA – @itsalicetime and @kimthedork. Amazing Audio Editing for this episode was done by Jen Zink KIM: RATE AND REVIEW on Apple Podcasts so people can find us more easily, and follow us there so you can get our new episodes the minute they come out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosts Liamland & Dwaine welcome Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt from AltJapan to the podcast, to talk about video game translation, with an emphasis on their work localizing Dragon Warrior VII and Dragon Quest VIII. For more Liamland & Dwaine, hit us up @DQSlimeTime on Twitter and Instagram, or slimetimepodcast@gmail.com or join in all the DQ discussions taking place at https://www.woodus.com/forums/ or on the Dragon's Den Discord: discord.gg/wbHZvfRqpg
Everyone perceives Japan in their own unique way. Everyone ‘invents' their own Japan as Oscar Wilde said in his essay ‘The Decay of Lying'. In this episode Matt Alt - the author of a brilliant book ‘Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World' - tells the story behind the unique products such as anime, manga, video games or karaoke. Matt lives in Tokyo since 2003 and runs a localization company with his wife Hiroko Yoda, which produces the English-language versions of popular Japanese video games, comic books, and other forms of entertainment. Subscribe to my newsletter for books like this: http://eepurl.com/he7YKD Matt Alt's profile: https://artidote.uk/episodes/matt-alt Get Audible Trial: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00OPA2XFG?tag=artidote-21 This episode was mastered by Ilia Rogatchevski. You can find his other work here.
Matt Alt + Hiroko Yoda are a talented research-translation-writing team who have published a variety of books on Japanese culture, history, heritage, art, film and games. In this episode, they tell us insights from creating the first English encyclopedia of Yokai Monsters called JAPANDEMONIUM which was published in 2017. Japandemonium is a translation of poet-artist Toriyama Sekien work who had compiled the Japanese Yokai folklore into a type of illustrated Encyclopedia. https://youtu.be/naO7xD0uPz8 (Watch the video of this talk) https://www.mattalt.com/ (https://www.mattalt.com/) https://www.altjapan.com/ (https://www.altjapan.com/) Support this podcast
A bonus episode to go with our episode on Dragons of the East. Adam Simpson offers some ideas for bringing East Asia into your Mage Chronicles. Seven Branch Sword https://michael-chen-mg2n.squarespace.com/news/2017/10/12/legendary-7-branched-sword-of-japan https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/seven-branched-sword-mystical-ceremonial-sword-japan-003185 http://nihonshoki.wikidot.com/scroll-9-jingu (look for Death of the King of Baekje) Books Religion in Contemporary Japan by Ian Reader. University of Hawaii Press 1991 Japanese Religions Past & Present by Ian Reader, Esben Andreasen & Finn Stefansson. University of Hawaii Press 1993 Ninja Attack! by Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt. Kodansha International 2010 True Path of the Ninja by Antony Cummins & Yoshie Minami. Tuttle Publishing 2011 Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa. Kodansha International 1967 (1992) Yokai Attack! by Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt. Tuttle Publishing 2008 Kojiki by Donald L. Philippi (translator). University of Tokyo Press 1968 The Classic of Mountains and Seas by Anne Birrell (translator). Penguin Classics 1999 The Journey to the West by Anthony C. Yu (translator). University of Chicago Press 1977 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mage-the-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mage-the-podcast/support
Ninja-Attack Authors Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda join us again for a lively talk on the real-life stories of Japanese Ninja. So many surprises here from their deep research into the subject for the Ninja-Attack book. https://youtu.be/e-i9km6W5TU (Watch the video of our talk here.) https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/%E4%BE%9D%E7%94%B0-%E5%AF%9B%E5%AD%90/dp/4805312181 (Ninja Attack Book for Sale) on Amazon Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRtpi0RKPw&t=288s (Hiroko + Matt's talk about YUREI Ghosts) in October 2020 Watch Hiroko + Matt's talk about https://youtu.be/M63DcUZHIN4 (YOKAI Monsters in September 2020) Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCdUxL_-iTQ&t=731s (Matt talk about his latest book PURE INVENTION) Matt Alt https://www.mattalt.com/books (https://www.mattalt.com/books) Hiroko Yoda https://www.altjapan.com/ (https://www.altjapan.com/) #ninja #writers #hirokoyoda #mattalt #folklore #history #japan Support this podcast
Matt and Hiroko have written a series of great books on Japanese folklore and today we dive into the backstories for their book on Japanese ghosts, called YUREI, just in time for Halloween weekend. https://youtu.be/sIRtpi0RKPw (Watch the video of this talk and all the great illustrations and pictures.) https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.altjapan.com&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdRa3NIV0NNN05CRFJVRjVPS25lV3BESTM2UXxBQ3Jtc0tudWRBTVE5ZFVZWnl5aTd2NjFBRFVjN0NQekVUa0ozTVFOR0F5UTlyVEtHNlVTeGpxdVVCSWlhT2NqNVRpTkdxbFBQalZ4elE1aUNidWFyeWVkcERETTMtY19PZkRHbm9HSmJmZkk3eFZMOW85V1NpYw%3D%3D&v=sIRtpi0RKPw&event=video_description (https://www.altjapan.com) https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mattalt.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjdfZHVwQUdPY3Y0am9vc0kza2F6a3JqUHBPZ3xBQ3Jtc0trY1pSLVVWMDNVMWxOVm5TS0JtR3pIbFExT0xFcGtLalVCcnlNejhxOHF2WjFzZXVpcEM0OE5PRlRRNS1hM0VhNnhLRkdxdk83c1ZVVE84b2NSV3JmRjgyYThBNTBuRmtnUDF0QjFXVDZqdTB0T3BBOA%3D%3D&v=sIRtpi0RKPw&event=video_description (https://www.mattalt.com/) Twitter @Matt_Alt + @Ninetail_foxQ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23seekingsustainabilityLIVE (#seekingsustainabilityLIVE) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ssl133 (#ssl133) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23japaneseculture (#japaneseculture) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23japanesefolklore (#japanesefolklore) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23folktales (#folktales) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ghosts (#ghosts) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ghoststories (#ghoststories) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23japaneseyureighosts (#japaneseyureighosts) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23yurei (#yurei) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23yureighosts (#yureighosts) Support this podcast
Welcome to episode 73 of Heroes Three podcast! This week Matthew and Carlos get lost in the fog as hordes of Yokai descend upon them. Will they survive long enough to discuss 1968's Yokai Daisenso?! Tune in to find out!Download the Episode Here!Check us out on social media - Twitter Instagram Facebook EmailGrab your favorite H3 GIFs here - Heroes Three Giphy Heroes Three gfycatFull film credits on IMDBAbura-sumashi by CarlosBuy Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda's Yokai Attack!Yokai Daisenso trailer
Hiroko Yoda is a Yokai expert history hunter. Here Hiroko and her husband and fellow Yokai hunter, Matt Alt talk about the interesting stories of YOKAI creatures they have discovered while researching and writing the YOKAI ATTACK book as well as translating other famous books in Japanese on the Yokai to introduce to the international market. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/M63DcUZHIN4 (https://youtu.be/M63DcUZHIN4) Hiroko Yoda on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=M63DcUZHIN4&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1ZWnlmOVJQZjdTUG1qWEl3dUZKejdNVDV6QXxBQ3Jtc0ttdDNtT3JLNTlfY2FJM3RvOXRmb1M0QktwQUZtOUZDNzJwNERTWFY0ZzFIa0tMdXltSU92MWRLdmRGMFA0bk8teUdJblIwSXk3TlJvVUdzMm90R0tkYWFTcWktb0paZXA0eHdLQ0d1OE9QdHRSajhZcw%3D%3D&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHiroko-Yoda%2Fe%2FB001JOSL5C (https://www.amazon.com/Hiroko-Yoda/e/...) Hiroko Yoda Profile on AltJapan.com https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=M63DcUZHIN4&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmRIclBGTzBYTHRXUTZDMlN2cHJBcGpYSk1CUXxBQ3Jtc0ttVkhaajdtRVdCSk9Qa2NWVW0xdXdQVW43ZGprWmw3Vk55SkIwS0JrXzZCcktZbWFLYTBFeVQ2eWNXUVlpM1RCYWl2RThtdi10UkZOcjJtSjg1clVJbUg0ajhKNlc1TGQ2ZlR6VjNsS3JaZ1Rod0l5Yw%3D%3D&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.altjapan.com%2Fabout.html (https://www.altjapan.com/about.html) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23hirokoyoda (#hirokoyoda) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23yokai (#yokai) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23author (#author) #mattalt Support this podcast
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, localizer and author Matt Alt stops by to discuss the influence Japanese pop culture has had on the world. About Matt Alt Matt Alt is a localizer of Japanese games and manga. Together with Hiroko Yoda he founded the localization company AltJapan and has authored multiple books on Japanese folklore and history. Matt's latest book was published in June of 2020 by Crown and is titled Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World.Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World. Topics Discussed Localization and how the industry has evolved over the past few decades Matt Alt's experience learning Japanese in high school How Matt almost got to meet Osamu Tezuka Anime in the U.S. in the '70s, '80s, and '90s The kawaii aesthetic of Super Mario and other classic video games from Japan Visiting Sony's extensive archives The popularity and influence of Sanrio's Hello Kitty How it was that Matt came to work on his well-known book Yokai Attack! The increasing adoption of the term yokai over the past couple decades Using one's dissatisfaction with translations as motivation to learn Japanese And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. You can purchase Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World via the Amazon affiliate link below. Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World by Matt Alt If you're interested in any of Matt Alt's other books, please consider using the affiliate links below in order to support Japan Station. Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide (Yokai ATTACK! Series) by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda Yurei Attack!: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide (Yokai ATTACK! Series) by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda Ninja Attack!: True Tales of Assassins, Samurai, and Outlaws (Yokai ATTACK! Series) by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda You can follow Matt Alt on Twitter. @Matt_Alt To learn more about AltJapan, visit their website via the link below. AltJapan Website Here is Matt Alt's Tofugu.com interview article. An Interview with Matt Alt: Translation, Localization, and other Nice Japanese Things To listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Ichimon Japan 21 Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Matt Alt Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com
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This week on MonsterTalk, we interview Matt Alt and Hiroko Yoda, authors of Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide, a book which details many folkloric monsters of Japan. From the slash-mouthed woman to a giant disgusting foot—these creatures have inspired fear and wonder in Japan and influenced books, movies and video-games. READ episode notes
This week the hosts of MonsterTalk take on the mysterious, mystical, legendary menace of the ninja! Should ninjas be considered monsters? They come out at night, have mysterious powers and use fear and lethality to wreak havoc. But to be sure, we Ask a Ninja. Also, we interview Matt Alt, co-author (with Hiroko Yoda) of Ninja Attack: True Tales of Assassins, Samurai and Outlaws. READ full episode notes
Togari Volume 2 by Yoshinori Natsume. Translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt. Published by Viz. First published in Japan in 2001 by Shogakukan. $9.99. Rated T+ for Older Teens. Tobei has been roasting in Hell for around 300 years, ever since he was executed at the young age of 16 for innumerable crimes. In those 300 years of torture and pain he has never once renounced his crimes or felt remorse. Now Lady Ema, the overseer of Hell, offers him a deal. If he can destroy 108 sins, called Toga, in 108 days, he can get out of Hell. He is given a wooden sword called Togari and sent to Earth. One of his guards, Ose, also accompanies him, mainly staying in the form of a dog. If he even thinks about committing a sin, his old execution wound opens. He is also not allowed to hurt the human host of a Toga. If he does, his head is in danger of falling off his body! Will human kindness be able to turn him away from his dark past of killing and stealing? My Grade: A-
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