Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.
Just Japan Podcast
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262 episodes
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Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you.
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Just Japan Podcast - 236: Virtual Treasure Hunting in Japan
Host Chris Stewart interviews Munzee Maniacs Podcast hosts Pee Jay and Sarah about virtual treasure hunting with Munzee, offering outdoor fun for Japan residents and travelers.
December 21, 2025
Christmas Party in Japan! - From Japan to Korea (Classic Just Japan Podcast)
<p class="p1">In Episode 92 of the Just Japan Podcast there's a party! A Christmas Party! Guests Steve Miller of the Asia News Weekly Podcast, Mully of the Mully's Place Podcast and Kathryn and Russ of the Kitty Does Japan YouTube channel join the podcast for the 2nd annual Christmas Party Podcast! Learn about Christmas in Japan and Korea. How do people celebrate the occasion? What do they eat and what do they do? The guests share fun stories about the Holiday Season in Japan and South Korea as well as their favorite Holiday movies and activities.</p> <p class="p1">(Originally published on December 22nd, 2015)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Listen to Kevin O'Shea <strong>NOW</strong> in 2025-26:</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Supernatural Japan Podcast</strong></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=53d4b8b0db9e4223"> https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=53d4b8b0db9e4223</a></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Tales from Kevin Podcast:</strong></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=ba3d406d9dd3417a"> https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=ba3d406d9dd3417a</a></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev">https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan"><span class= "s2">https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan</span></a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Bluesky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social"><span class= "s2">https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social</span></a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">X: <a href= "https://x.com/MadForMaple"><span class= "s2">https://x.com/MadForMaple</span></a></span></p>
December 15, 2025
Classic Christmas Party in Japan
<p class="p1">Listen to this amazing CLASSIC Christmas episode from December 2016. I chatted with Brian Waters (MyTwoYen) and Jaysan (NapaJapan) about their multi-cultural family traditions in Japan. We talk about Christmas and New Years celebrations in Japan. It was a fun, fun discussion!</p> <p class="p1">You can currently find me over on:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Supernatural Japan Podcast:</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Apple: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=816c24a94cc246a1">https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y?si=816c24a94cc246a1</a></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Tales from Kevin Podcast:</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Apple: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-kevin/id1767355563</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Spotify: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=9869d036d9274413">https://open.spotify.com/show/07HXqsUXmFCFLWUJ8RpaKZ?si=9869d036d9274413</a></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Instagram: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev">http://www.instagram.com/jlandkev</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">BlueSky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">X: <a href= "https://x.com/MadForMaple">https://x.com/MadForMaple</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin">https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin</a></span></p>
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