Krewe of Japan

On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m., the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck, soon triggering deadly tsunami and meltdown of a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. The event led to around $360 billion in damage, and even worse, the tragic loss of 15,899 lives.In this episode, the Krewe mark the 10 year anniversary since the devastating events which have come to be known as 3/11. Doug and Jenn sit down with the filmmakers of the 2014 film "Tohoku Tomo", a documentary which tells the story of true friendship and commitment to Japan’s recovery by the international community following the events of 3/11.Learn More about Tohoku Tomo: https://tohokutomo.com/Stream Tohoku Tomo: https://rb.gy/xnvyimLearn More about and Watch the 113 Project: http://www.113project.org/short-films Join the Japan Society of New Orleans: http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/

In this first part of a trilogy of episodes, the krewe dives into their picks for some of the most notable anime from the nostalgic era of anime (1960s - 1989). From anime you've probably never heard of, obscure trivia, and giants of the anime scene, this is an adventure you don't want to miss. Be on the lookout for part 2 in the near future!

In this episode, Doug and Jennifer dive into one of the largest barriers of diving deeper into Japan and its culture: the Japanese language. They discuss the basics of how the language works, how they began learning Japanese, and useful tools to aid you on your Japanese language journey. Halfway through the episode, Doug and Jennifer are joined by Saeko Yatsuka-Jensen, a Japanese professor at Tulane University, to discuss her tips and tricks for learning Japanese, overcoming the major hurdles, and staying motivated on your journey.

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!

In this episode, Doug and Maddy sit down with Dr. Samantha Perez, to discuss the sister city relationship between Matsue, Japan and New Orleans, Louisiana. From notable figures and history, to unmissable sights and Matsue's Mardi Gras celebration, this is a laid back and informative conversation that you don't want to miss! For more about the Japan Society and the Tomodachi Exchange Program visit:http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.orghttp://usjapantomodachi.org Music credits for the episode:Music : Colorful Flowers by Tokyo Music Walker Stream & Download : https://fanlink.to/tmw_colorful_flowers​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Music : Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker Stream & Download : https://fanlink.to/tmw_way_home​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

This bonus episode is the unabridged interview with Matt Alt for the episode entitled "Why Japan?". In this virtual interview, Doug, Matt, and Nigel discuss in more detail Japan's pop culture rise and transformation, the video game revolution, anime & more. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media!Special thanks to Matt Alt!https://www.mattalt.com/Buy Matt's amazing book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609076/pure-invention-by-matt-alt/ More about the Japan Society of New Orleans:http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org

In this first episode of the Krewe of Japan Podcast, we introduce you to our hosts. In addition, special guest, Matt Alt, takes us on a deep dive into how Japan's culture and products became so influential in the United States. Check out Matt's website: https://www.mattalt.com/ Check out Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Invention-Japans-Culture-Conquered/dp/1984826697/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pure+invention&qid=1612547227&sr=8-1This podcast is brought to you by the Japan Society of New Orleans (JSNO). For more information about the JSNO, visit the website: http://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org

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