The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi
In this episode, Nigel and special JSNO guest host Matthew Smith (Professor of English at Tulane University) explore the life and legacy of Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Koizumi Yakumo. Hearn's interest in the occult took him all over the world, including the cities of New Orleans and Matsue. Later in the episode, Doug joins Nigel and Matt to interview Hearn's great-grandson Bon Koizumi and his wife Shoko, taking an in-depth look into Hearn's impact on the world, then and now.
Krewe of Japan · japan society of new orleans, shoko koizumi, matt smith, bon koizumi
Show Notes
In this episode, Nigel and special JSNO guest host Matthew Smith (Professor of English at Tulane University) explore the life and legacy of Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Koizumi Yakumo. Hearn's interest in the occult took him all over the world, including the cities of New Orleans and Matsue. Later in the episode, Doug joins Nigel and Matt to interview Hearn's great-grandson Bon Koizumi and his wife Shoko, taking an in-depth look into Hearn's impact on the world, then and now.