Deep in Japan

Deep in Japan

A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking! Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

  1. Cracking the Crab: Russian Spies in Japan

    2日前

    Cracking the Crab: Russian Spies in Japan

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. James D.J. Brown, Professor of Political Science at Temple University’s Japan Campus and one of the leading experts on Russo-Japanese relations. His research focuses on the history and geopolitics between Japan and Russia, including territorial disputes, diplomacy, and security issues in Northeast Asia. We discuss his new book, Cracking the Crab: Russian Espionage Against Japan, from Peter the Great to Richard Sorge. The book traces more than three centuries of Russian intelligence activity directed at Japan—from early explorers and castaways gathering information during the era of Japanese isolation, to the famous Soviet spy Richard Sorge and his network in Tokyo before World War II. Along the way, Brown reveals how espionage shaped the relationship between the two countries, how spies operated in one of the world’s most closed societies, and why Japan was often seen by Russian intelligence as a “crab”—hard on the outside but vulnerable once its shell was cracked. Links & Resources: Cracking the Crab: Russian Espionage Against Japan, from Peter the Great to Richard SorgeJapan, Russia and their Territorial Dispute: The Northern DelusionFCCJ Book Break: James D.J. Brown, author of "Cracking the Crab"Qui etes-vous, Monsieur Sorge? (Old French Film on Sorge) Richard Sorge, Master Spy (Recent Russian series on Sorge)Cracking the Crab (outro) Enjoying the show? Please consider supporting us—every little bit helps keep the podcast going. And make sure to join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DogePunk2077. For all inquiries, you can reach us at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com. Finally, if you are hoping to hear more Deep in Japan music, check out Jeff's SUNO page.  Thanks for listening!

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  2. Christmas 2025 DiJ Mixtape

    2025/12/25

    Christmas 2025 DiJ Mixtape

    Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! -J and Trey TRACK LIST:  [0:00:00] 01. クリスマス・イブ / 山下達郎 (Tatsuro Yamashita)[0:03:24] 02. クリスマスキャロルの頃には / 稲垣潤一 (Junichi Inagaki)[0:07:24] 03. 悲しみは雪のように(1992 single) / 浜田 省吾 (Shogo Hamada)[0:10:58] 04. X'masがいっぱい / 工藤静香 (Shizuka Kudo)[0:14:17] 05. Snow Lie / 岩崎良美 (Yoshimi Iwasaki)[0:17:31] 06. クリスマスまで待てない (雪だるま Version) / 渡辺 美里 (Misato Watanabe)[0:21:14] 07. 最後のHoly Night / 杉山清貴 (Kiyotaka Sugiyama)[0:24:42] 08. Sweet Snow Magic / スターダスト☆レビュー (Stardust Revue)[0:28:02] 09. クリスマスの夜 / 岡村 孝子 (Takako Okamura)[0:31:51] 10. ひとりでX'mas / 今井美樹 (Miki Imai)[0:35:14] 11. 冬のフォトグラフ / 新井正人 (Masahito Arai)[0:39:15] 12. 遠い街のどこかで… / 中山美穂 (Miho Nakayama)[0:43:28] 13. リフトの下で逢いましょう / 南野 陽子 (Yoko Minamino)[0:46:30] 14. スノーフレイクの街角 / 杏里 (Anri)[0:50:01] 15. Last Christmas / 松田 聖子 (Seiko Matsuda)[0:53:47] 16. クリスマスは一緒に / 竹内まりや (Mariya Takeuchi)[0:57:00] 17. Merry X’masをあげたい / 井上昌己 (Shoko Inoue)[1:00:20] 18. Kissin' Christmas (クリスマスだからじゃない) 2023 / 桑田佳祐 & 松任谷由実 (Keisuke Kuwata & Yumi Matsutoya)Enjoy the show? Please consider supporting us—every little bit helps keep the podcast going. And make sure to join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DogePunk2077. For all inquiries, you can reach us at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    1時間7分
  3. Happy Hour #89: Ball Wars

    2025/12/22

    Happy Hour #89: Ball Wars

    Jay and Trey are at it again! This week, we investigate why Japanese parks are becoming "no-fun zones" with draconian bans on ball games—is the country waging a war on its own children? We also dive into the "Ultimate Waifu" politician Kimi Onoda, and the latest stats showing Japan’s English proficiency plummeting to new lows. And last but certainly not least—the big reveal—Trevor's got a new "Number One Waifu," none other than "Muscle Idol" and Saitama Queen Reika Saiki. Does that make Trevor the King of Saitama? You decide. As always, sauce included:  Very Low Proficiency: Japan Drops into Bottom Group in English Ability RankingJapanese Company Offers Up to 10 Days Paid Leave for Workers to Mourn Their Favourite Celebrity's Marriage or RetirementReika Saiko - Japanese Muscle GirlClips from Reika’ 4-hour Workout 所持金20円で焼き肉を無銭飲食か 酒や漬物、デザートまで約1万2000円分 49歳男「お金がない」で判明Democracy Manifest and his succulent Chinese meal News report 1991Democracy Manifest Wiki完全自殺マニュアルOnoda Kimi’s YoutTube ChannelLongform Interview with Onoda KimiJapan’s Ultimate WAIFU: Kimi OnodaPARKS FOR KIDS TO KICK A BALL AROUND IN TOKYOResearch on local governmental restrictions for ball play in block parksEnjoy the show? Please consider supporting us—every little bit helps keep the podcast going. And make sure to join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DogePunk2077. For all inquiries, you can reach us at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    3時間32分
  4. Happy Hour #87: Synthetic Rabu

    2025/11/22

    Happy Hour #87: Synthetic Rabu

    Pour yourself a Strong Zero and strap in. This week’s Happy Hour is a fever dream that starts with public displays of 2D affection and ends with a map of bears and suspicious people in Gifu. We cover the rising price of rice (and the rise of "Pasta Japan"), the legal ramifications of calling your coworker "-chan," and why Tommy Lee Jones is the greatest alien to ever sell canned coffee. Plus, we take a dark dive into the "Hentai Teacher" ring in Aichi and the ultimate compilation of "Truck-kun." Oh, and do stick around for the WORLD PREMIERE of our new original Outro track: テレアモリー・メモリーズ. You're gonna love it. 🥃 LINKS & RESOURCES:  Reaction to foreign man holding anime waifu pillow in publicFormer coworker who used ‘-chan’ at work and commented on appearance ordered to pay ¥220,000 in damages for sexual harassment (Japanese article)Sex act in police box: officer disciplined with pay cut — Kanagawa Prefectural Police sergeant in his 40s and a female officer in her 20s (Japanese article)Japan's No. 1 Serial Killer | Ultimate “Truck-kun” CompilationRice prices soar, consumers turn to pasta: January imports up 180% year-on-yearSam Rockwell monologue about being an Asian girl on The White LotusDavido-kun loves Japan (Japanese variety show clip) 20th Anniversary Suntory Boss Coffee jacket from back in 2012Tommy Lee Jones Boss Coffee  CommercialsGifu Prefecture Bear-Sighting Map (Updated in Real Time): Suspicious-person alerts also visible at a glance — based on the Prefectural Police ‘Safety & Security Mail’ service Mei and the Kittenbus (めいとこねこバス , Mei to Konekobasu)Driver’s license of perpetrator revoked — Saku City junior high school student fatal accident; Supreme Court recognizes hit-and-run (Japanese article)Cocorade Bakery in Ueda (get the milk bread) Aichi police arrest seventh teacher in ‘Hentai’ group on child porn chargesEnjoying what you hear? Please consider supporting us—every little bit helps keep the podcast going. And be sure to join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) @DogePunk2077 and Facebook. For all inquiries, you can reach us at deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening, fellow traveler of the ear. 🚀🚀 Yoroshiku & rockets 🚀🚀

    2時間52分
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A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deepinjapan. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking! Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

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