Podcasts about Okuma

Assa Gill didn't grow up dreaming about owning a machine shop. He came to Canada from a small village in Punjab, discovered CNC machining through a college course, and spent nearly nine years developing his skills on the shop floor. But the idea of building something of his own never went away. That idea became real when Assa bought his first CNC mill—before he had a building, a customer, or even a registered business. He started running jobs during evenings and weekends, gradually built a reputation, and eventually left his full-time job to focus on Rise Machine Works. Today, the shop has four CNC machines, an automated saw, its first full-time employee, and more growth on the horizon. But rapid growth came at a cost. After a year of long days and trying to handle everything himself, Assa realized that working harder wasn't going to build the company he wanted. Reading The E-Myth Revisited helped him begin documenting processes, defining roles, delegating work, and creating a business that wouldn't always depend entirely on him. In this episode, Assa shares the realities of starting with limited resources, earning customers through relationships and quick turnarounds, protecting cash flow, and building systems early. We also discuss the major opportunity that could take Rise into its next stage—and why machining ability alone isn't enough to create a sustainable machine shop. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Why the cheapest quote never keeps a customer, and what does (1:39) Assa Gill's story: From a village in Punjab to rural Manitoba (5:50) Nine years at a local manufacturer, running programming and two departments (8:25) Learn how DN Solutions can take your shop to the next level (9:38) Starting his own shop: buying a machine and getting his first customers (14:24) Quitting the day job, going from one machine to five, and making his first hire (16:58) The MakingChips machine giveaway with DN Solutions and Kennametal (17:43) Finding customers in a town of 600, and the LinkedIn message that turned into a contract (19:49) Dropping everything when a customer's line is down: why relationships outlast price (22:21) Adding two DN Solutions lathes at six months, then an Okuma mill as a backup (25:37) Running four CNCs off a 400 amp phase converter and outgrowing the building (26:12) Ground Control: automated workflows for aerospace and defense manufacturers (26:53) Reading The E-Myth in year one, and building the franchise prototype early (29:40) Acquiring a 20 year old cylinder manufacturer with two business partners (30:54) Why 15,000 square feet at 25K a month didn't pencil out (33:25) The shop owner who told him to read The E-Myth—and the call three years later (37:10) How an org chart sets a vision instead of just a reporting structure (39:33) Strategies from my book: "Precision Manufacturing, Precision Business."  (40:58) Managing growth, guarding cashflow, and the 20 hour days he doesn't want back (41:52) The biggest challenges that Assa's worked through and overcome (47:00) Assa's message to anyone sitting on the idea of starting a shop Resources Mentioned Rise Machine Works DN Solutions MakingChips Machine Giveaway Kennametal IMTS Ground Control The E-Myth Precision Manufacturing, Precision Business by Paul Van Metre Connect with Assa Gill Rise Machine Works assa.gill@risemachineworks.com

I sat down with Chris Beck, the founder of Innovative 3D Manufacturing in Franklin, Indiana, and the line that stuck with me was simple. Everything he owns is leveraged into this company. That is what skin in the game actually looks like, and it is the reason his team shows up at 2 a.m. on a Sunday when a job is on the line. Innovative is one of the few shops built around metal additive, laser powder bed fusion, with a full CNC machine shop bolted right alongside it. Chris started in 2017 with two engineers and a plan for ten printers and ten people. Today he is running 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, a handful of wire EDMs, and 32 employees out of a brand new 30,000 square foot facility, and last month they shipped more than 20,000 metal parts. What I loved about this story is how unglamorous the middle was. Chris bootstrapped the whole thing with no private equity, and he spent years running equipment himself and chasing what he calls 4,000 rabbit holes trying to find work that would pay for million dollar printers. He watched private equity backed competitors dump 30 to 50 million into the same idea and end up with their machines at auction two years later. The difference, he will tell you, is that his people care because they have something to protect. We get into the parts of additive that actually make money. The three boxes a part has to check, why qualification is the real bottleneck for the whole industry, and how his machining and foundry backgrounds let him design parts that come off the printer 80 percent finished. If you have ever wondered whether metal additive is a real business or a science project, Chris makes the case as clearly as anyone I have talked to. We also get into his team. Why he mostly will not hire book smart engineers, how he keeps his culture free of bad seeds, and the small perks that matter more to his guys than a raise. This one is a masterclass in grit. What's Covered in this Episode (1:19) Introducing Chris Beck and Innovative 3D Manufacturing (3:42) A snapshot of the shop: 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, wire EDMs, and 32 employees (6:04) DN Solutions and Kennametal SVM 4100 giveaway and the IMTS scavenger hunt (6:45) From Purdue and the big automakers to a small Okuma machine tool distributor (8:15) The lowest paying offer that taught him the most, and why wearing every hat mattered (10:55) Quoting turnkey lines and cycle times, then moving into sales (11:55) A wire EDM dream, a twelve year detour through financial services, and his own brokerage (14:40) Getting pulled back into manufacturing and starting 3D printing and rapid prototyping (17:34) Flipping from prototyping to production and shipping more than 20,000 parts a month (19:21) The Job Shops Workshop and networking reception at IMTS (20:21) Has industry caught up to additive? (Acceptance versus qualification) (20:58) Where additive already wins: implants, space and rocket, and GE's fuel nozzles (23:14) The defense qualification maze and the firearms market printing a million suppressors (25:25) Running 100+ prototype jobs a month, 400+ NDAs, and the fast make program (30:28) Design freedom and the three boxes a part has to check to be a good additive candidate (32:48) Why qualification is the real bottleneck, AMS 7032, and America Makes (34:55) Kennametal's Next Level Shop and the bike giveaway at IMTS 2026 (35:58) What finally cracked sales: one foot in the door and relentless past performance (38:51) Building a team of farm kid problem solvers over book smart engineers (41:21) Old school hours, tryout Saturdays, and keeping the culture free of bad seeds (50:16) What turned the tide: surviving, staying flexible, and bootstrapping without private equity (53:22) Skin in the game, profit sharing, and the small perks his guys value more than a raise (58:17) The machining edge and vertical integration that let him ship parts 80 percent as printed Resources Mentioned MakingChips Giveaway IMTS Kennametal America Makes Renishaw DN Solutions Connect with Chris Beck Innovative 3D Manufacturing Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Email Chris directly at chris.beck@innovative3dm.com

Neler Oluyor'un 151. bölümünde Mehmet Yaşar Altundağ ve Abdulvahit Gezer dünya gündemini değerlendiriyor.00:00 Giriş01:22 Vance Açıklamaları ; İsrail,Tekel Karşıtı Uygulamalar ve Göçmenlere Yaklaşım42:40 ABD Toplumu Podcast Dinleme 49:00 İspanya Göçmen Politikası ve Doğum Oranları1:15:17 İran-Pakistan Sınırı Petrol Ticareti1:26:30 Lindsey Graham Vefatı ve ABD Senato Dengesi1:46:42 Trump'ın Seçim Yasa Tasarısı1:57:32 Çin Büyüme Oranları ve Dış-İç Talep2:13:20 Çin'in Yeniden Kullanılabilir Roket Başarısı2:18:07 Maç Skoru Tahmin ve İzleyici Bağışları Okuma

Kıbrıs Sorunu, sadece iki toplumun değil, aynı zamanda birçok devletin ve uluslararası kuruluşun dahil olduğu karmaşık bir siyasi mesele olarak güncelliğini korumaya devam ediyor. Bu videomuzda, Kıbrıs meselesinin tarihsel kökenlerine inerek, Osmanlı'dan günümüze kadar gelen süreci detaylı bir şekilde analiz ediyoruz. 1878'de İngiliz yönetimine devredilen ada, 1960 yılında bağımsızlığını kazanarak Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti'ni kurdu. Ancak bu cumhuriyetin uzun ömürlü olamaması, iki toplumlu yapının çatışmalara sahne olmasıyla şekillendi.1963'te başlayan toplumlar arası çatışmalar ve ardından gelen 1974 Türk askeri müdahalesi, adada fiilen ikiye bölünmüş bir yapının oluşmasına yol açtı. Bu gelişmeler yalnızca Türkiye ve Yunanistan arasında değil, NATO, Birleşmiş Milletler ve Avrupa Birliği gibi uluslararası aktörler arasında da tartışmalara neden oldu. Birleşmiş Milletler'in Kıbrıs'ta yürüttüğü barış çabaları, Annan Planı ve Crans-Montana görüşmeleri gibi önemli uluslararası girişimleri de krizin çözülmesi için yeterli olmadı.Güney Kıbrıs'ın AB üyeliğinin Türk tarafı üzerindeki etkileri ne oldu? Doğu Akdeniz'deki enerji politikaları Kıbrıs sorununa nasıl yeni bir boyut kattı? Sorunun 50 yıldır çözülememesinin sebebi ne? Tüm bu sorulara Abdulvahit Gezer cevap veriyor.Okuma Önerileri:Cumhuriyet'in Dış Politikası, Hazal Papuççular: https://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/cumh...Belgelerle Kuzey Kıbrıs, Yeşim Örek: https://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/belg...The Cyprus Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know, James Ker-Lindsayhttps://www.crisisgroup.org/europe-ce...

Haftalık programında Fatma İnce ve Mert Büyükkarabacak geçtiğimiz haftanın politik gelişmelerini değerlendiriyor:→ Çin'de maden kazası: 82 ölü→ Ermenistan'da seçimler: Rusya mı ABD mi?→ Trump'tan Netanyahu'ya fırça → Yapay zekâda yeni gelişmeler→ CHP arınıyor mu, çamura mı batıyor? "Devlet aklı ve ittihatçılık takıntısı"→ Geri dönüş yasasının eli kulağında mı?→ Demirtaş'ın fotoğrafı → Döviz hesaplarında artış neden hızlandı?→ Süresiz nafaka iptali ve erkek devletin bayramı→ Okuma ve izleme önerileri

“Kur'an'da namaz yok!” Kılma kardeşim o zaman. “Kur'an'da başörtüsü yok.” Tamam. Örtme o zaman. “Kur'an'da kabir ziyareti yok.” Tamam. Kabir ziyareti yapma o halde. “Kur'an'da kabirde Kur'an okumak yok.” İyi madem. Okuma sen. “Kur'an'da karamel machiato yok.” İçme o halde.

Haftalık programında Fatma İnce ve Mert Büyükkarabacak geçtiğimiz haftanın politik gelişmelerini değerlendiriyor:→ Moskova'ya tehlikeli saldırı→ Rusya Çin çok kutupluluk belgesi → Bolivya'da ayaklanma→ CHP'ye yönelik "mutlak butlan kararı"nın çok boyutlu değerlendirilmesi→ İhracatçı, devalüasyon istiyor → Enflasyon hedefleri çökerken ücretlere acil zam → Kadıköy'e kültürel kuşatma→ Okuma ve izleme önerileri

Herkese merhaba! Bu hafta yapay zekanın hayatımıza getirdiği kolaylıkların ötesine geçip, biraz can sıkıcı ama bir o kadar da konuşulması gereken gerçekçi yüzünü masaya yatırdık. Gartner ve MIT'nin araştırmalarına göre yapay zeka, eleştirel düşünme yeteneğimizi köreltiyor ve beynimizdeki nöral bağlantıları fiziksel olarak zayıflatıyor. Gençlerin sosyalleşmek yerine sadece yapay zeka ile dertleştiği, sahte dopamin döngülerine girdiği yeni bir "hikikomori" dönemine mi giriyoruz? Sadece bu da değil; iş dünyasında kendi adımıza pazarlık yapması için tuttuğumuz yapay zeka ajanlarının, dev şirketlerin ajanlarıyla nasıl çatışacağını konuştuk. İş ararken CV'lere beyaz fontlarla gizli mesajlar yazarak yapay zeka sistemlerini hackleyenlerden , sağlık verilerimizi ve ChatGPT sohbetlerimizi satın alıp aleyhimize kullanabilecek sigorta devlerine kadar pek çok distopik ama gerçek ihtimali değerlendirdik. Ayrıca sinema dünyasındaki Oscar yasakları ve "%100 İnsan Yapımı" tasarımların nasıl değerlenmeye başladığına dair harika örnekler de bu bölümde. Eğer siz de beyninizi kullanmaya devam etmenin ve organik kalmanın önemine inanıyorsanız, lütfen videoyu beğenmeyi ve yorumlarda benimle fikirlerinizi paylaşmayı unutmayın. Kanala abone olarak ailemize katılabilirsiniz. İyi seyirler! 00:00 - Giriş: Yapay Zekanın Gerçek Yüzü 00:58 - Araştırmalar: Yapay Zeka Beynimizi Nasıl Köreltiyor? 05:30 - Star Trek Borg Evreni ve Kolektif Bilgi Kaybı 07:29 - İş Dünyasının Gizli Yapay Zeka Kullanımı ve Çin'in İşten Çıkarma Yasağı 08:36 - Gençlerde Asosyallik ve Chatbot Manipülasyonları 10:30 - Yapay Zeka Ajanları Geliyor: Ajanlar Arası Savaşlar Başlıyor 12:56 - İş Görüşmelerinde Yapay Zekayı Hacklemek (Beyaz Font Taktiği) 17:03 - Sigorta Şirketleri Yapay Zeka Sohbet Verilerimizin Peşinde mi? 17:56 - OpenAI'nin Avuç İçi Okuma Özelliği Ne Anlama Geliyor? 20:19 - Oscar Ödüllerinde Yapay Zeka Yasağı 21:37 - %100 İnsan Yapımı Tasarımların Değeri Neden Artıyor? 23:00 - Kısa Haberler: Grok, Magnific, Beyaz Saray Kararları ve 3D Tasarım 25:14 - Kapanış ve Gelecek Hafta Duyurusu

Sağduyu programının bu bölümünde, Medyascope programcısı Tarık Çelenk ve Hülya Adak, Türk edebiyatının en önemli isimlerinden biri olan Halide Edip Adıvar'ı farklı ve az bilinen yönleriyle ele alıyor. Programda, Halide Edip'in yalnızca romanlarıyla değil; uluslararası entelektüel ilişkileri, Londra, Paris, Amerika ve Hindistan yılları, Batı ile kurduğu entelektüel bağlar, Türkiye'nin modernleşmesine dair eleştirileri ve kadın, toplum ve medeniyet üzerine fikirleri detaylı şekilde tartışılıyor. Halide Edip'in Virginia Woolf, Arnold Toynbee, Bertrand Russell ve Mahatma Gandhi gibi dünya çapında isimlerle kurduğu ilişkiler, Türkiye'nin uluslararası entelektüel tarihi açısından da önemli bir perspektif sunuyor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizan Risalesi 9. Ders Okuma Biçimleri - Mecit Ömür Öztürk by Mecit Ömür Öztürk

Mizan Risalesi 9. Ders Okuma Biçimleri - Mecit Ömür Öztürk by Mecit Ömür Öztürk

A tornado tears through Bloomington, leading Andrew and Jay to discuss practical leadership during real-world emergencies. From there, the conversation shifts back to the shop floor: chip conveyors on Brother machines, production layout tradeoffs, palletized workholding vs. one-piece flow, and the realities of automation. They explore the pros and cons of high-density fixturing, robot-fed cells, and Okuma's compact MU-600V five-axis machine with part handoff capability.The second half moves into the accelerating world of AI in manufacturing. Jay shares how he's using Claude to rapidly build internal software tools, while Andrew talks through vibe-coded machine monitoring dashboards and real-time shop visibility systems. They wrestle with simplicity vs. data overload, operator-focused visual management, and what the next wave of AI-powered shop tools might look like.

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, Episode 3 of the podcast... where we have the WHOLE OG Krewe freshly hatched out of our podcast Pokemon egg!  ++++++ In this episode, the Krewe gathers to discuss the iconic Japanese media franchise, Pokémon! Celebrating its 25th anniversary this February, Pokémon is the highest grossing media franchise in the world! From its anime and games, to trading cards and mobile apps, Pokémon truly unites people from across the world. Tune in to this episode to hear the krewe discuss the history, major moments, and each krewe member's favorite Pokémon! ------ 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 Pokemon/Nintendo Episodes ------ The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2) We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3) Why Japan? ft. Matt Alt (S1E1) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

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 2024! ++++++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 ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)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!

Avustralyalıların beşte biri, yani yaklaşık üç milyon yetişkin, düşük okuma-yazma veya matematik becerilerine sahip ve bu durum, insanların günlük hayata katılımlarını büyük ölçüde etkileyebiliyor. Ülke genelinde, insanların becerilerini geliştirmelerine ve yaşam hedeflerine ulaşmalarına yardımcı olmak için programlar uygulanıyor. Tazmanya'daki bir program da dahil olmak üzere, söz konusu programlar yetişkinlerin işe hazır hale gelmesine yardımcı oluyor

What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...When you think “endowment foundation,” customer experience probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yet Dr. Liz Okuma, Director of Client Experience at the American Endowment Foundation, is reshaping how donor advised funds deliver trust, responsiveness, and ease… even when nearly all interactions happen without ever seeing a client face to face. This conversation reveals how listening, collaboration, and design thinking translate into real business impact.5 Insights From the Episode-DAFs are booming… and CX is becoming a differentiator-Two customer groups, one experience mission-Internal listening is gold-Journey mapping unlocked cross-functional momentum-Culture changes when employees own CXCHAPTERS00:00 What is a donor advised fund… and why CX matters02:50 Serving donors vs. serving financial advisors05:30 Looking out the window… not the mirror07:54 Listening to frontline teams09:33 Making best in class tangible11:05 Journey mapping and quick wins13:24 Cutting a process from 3.5 months to six weeks15:58 Measuring what matters17:10 First Class Lounge21:56 Getting non-client-facing teams invested in CX24:29 The power of stories and internal visibility26:53 Cross-functional influence in action29:33 Where to find LizGuest LinksAEF Website: https://www.aef.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-okuma/Mentioned in the EpisodeBose QuietComfort Headphones https://amzn.to/44e3hCT Affiliate LinkYour Next StepsListen: https://www.cxpassport.comWatch: https://www.youtube.com/@cxpassportNewsletter: https://cxpassport.kit.com/signupI'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

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 experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!------ 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!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Loretta on InstagramKemushiChan YouTube Channel------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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 & Principal of Japan Foresight) joins the pod to break down the foundations of Japan's government system, how it compares to the U.S., and why voters view politics the way they do. We explore the major and emerging parties shaping the landscape, the issues driving debate today, and how international pressures and global events influence domestic policy. Tobias also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public perception and political accountability.------ 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!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Japan ForesightObserving Japan on SubstackThe Iconoclast on AmazonTobias Harris on BlueSky------ Past History/Society 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)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)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)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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 & monsters to life. Discover how tokusatsu continues to inspire fans around the world.------ 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!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Takeshi Yagi ------Takeshi Yagi on InstagramTakeshi Yagi on X/TwitterTakeshi Yagi's WebsiteTakeshi Yagi's Blog (JP)Takeshi Yagi's New Book (Releasing Nov 19, 2025)Wikizilla Page on AKARI------ Past Tokusatsu/Pop Culture Episodes ------Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)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)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)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 Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)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)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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 Orleans, Louisiana... a sister city relationship built on cultural exchange, mutual curiosity, &shared spirit. Together, they reflect on their time in Matsue during the exchange program, their experiences with host families, and the deep connections that form when two communities separated by an ocean come together.------ 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 (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!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!  (00:53:00)------ Past Matsue/Sister City Episodes ------Lafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (S5Bonus)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 the Exchange ------2024 Exchange Program Info/PicturesShogun Martial Arts Dojo (Katie's family's dojo)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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 through music — and how jazz bridges cultures across oceans.  ------ 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 (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!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!  (00:53:00)------ Past Music Episodes ------S5E13 - The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko DrummerS5E10 - The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. MichelS4E1 - Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo LensS3E14 - City Pop & Yu ft. Yu HayamiS3E1 - Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero------ Links about Haruka ------Haruka's Website Haruka on IGHaruka on FacebookHaruka on YouTubeGoFundMe to Help Support Haruka's Family------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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 what it's like to buy, clear out, & renovate an akiya and how Anton's journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in 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!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!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!  (00:53:00)------ Past Home & Architecture Episodes ------S5E15 - Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby BrownS5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby BrownS3E2 - Buying Real Estate in Japan ft. Ziv Nakajima-Magen------ Links about Anton ------Anton in Japan YouTube ChannelAnton on IGAnton in Japan Website & ResourcesAnton on TikTokAnton's Live Master Class on Oct 12 @ 10am JST (Sign Up!)Anton's Akiya Master Class Program------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!