Let's Talk Japan Podcast

Nick Harling
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Welcome to Let’s Talk Japan, an interview-format podcast covering a range of Japan-related topics; including traditional Japanese art & culture, internationalization, the JET Program, English language education, and current events.

  1. 02/14/2016

    028 Recent Japanese Cinema with Maurice Maloney

    In this episode, Nick and Maurice Maloney (JET Alum, Fukui 2004-06) review the 2015 Cinematsuri Japanese Film Festival and share their opinions on which of these films you should see for yourself.

    58 min

  2. 03/22/2015

    027 Yurei: The Japanese Ghost

    In this episode, author, translator and folklorist Zack Davisson shares his vast knowledge of the Japanese supernatural.  Zack has written extensively about this topic  on his website hyaku-monogatari and is the author of the upcoming and much anticipated book, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost.

    59 min

  3. 11/11/2014

    026 DISCO International Bilingual Recruiting

    In this episode, Nick speaks with Catherine Rackley of DISCO International, a human resources firm specializing in Japanese-English bilingual recruitment.  Whether you’re currently job searching or just curious about bilingual employment possibilities, this episode is full of useful information.

    45 min

  4. 08/24/2014

    025 Making The Most Of Your JET Program Experience

    It’s late summer, and that means hundreds of new JET Program participants have recently started their new life in Japan. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what steps they can take to have an enjoyable and memorable Japan experience. The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching  Smile Kids Japan Temple University Japan Testing […]

    16 min

  5. 08/03/2014

    024 Kokoyakyu – High School Baseball (JET Talks Series)

    Welcome to a special JET Talks Edition of the Let’s Talk Japan Podcast.  This episode features a panel discussion with the producers of “Kokoyakyu,” a documentary about high school baseball in Japan and the quest to qualify for the national summer baseball tournament at historic Koshien Stadium.  High school baseball in Japan is a national […]

    48 min

  6. 06/29/2014

    023 JET Program 2014 Pre-Departure Orientation, Washington, DC

    A few weeks ago, I was invited to a pre-departure orientation for new JET Program participants, organized by the JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan.   The orientation covered a wide range of topics, and I am very grateful to the Japanese Embassy for allowing me to record the event and use the […]

    1h 13m

  7. 04/05/2014

    022 Dave Carlson of the Japanofiles Podcast

    In this episode, Nick speaks with Dave Carlson, a longtime resident of Japan and host of the popular Japanofiles Podcast.  Originally from Michigan, Dave first came to Japan in 1983.  Since then, he has resided in Japan on and off for 21 of the last 30 years.  Together, Nick and Dave discuss a wide range of […]

    1h 4m

  8. 03/13/2014

    021 Cinematsuri Japanese Film Festival

    In this episode, Nick speaks with Ambassador John Malott, President emeritus of the Japan American Society of Washington, DC about the inaugural Cinematsuri Japanese Film Festival.   In addition to discussing what it takes to organize such an event, they cover recent trends in Japanese cinematography and introduce some of the best new films from Japan. As always, you […]

    28 min
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Welcome to Let’s Talk Japan, an interview-format podcast covering a range of Japan-related topics; including traditional Japanese art & culture, internationalization, the JET Program, English language education, and current events.

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  • Creator
    Nick Harling
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2016
  • Episodes
    30
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