DEEP IN JAPAN JEFF KRUEGER

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Lawrence Repeta, a distinguished lawyer, business executive, and law professor who served in Japan and the United States. Lawrence discusses his recently published book, Japan's Prisoners of Conscience, which provides a gripping account of the criminal prosecution of three peaceful protestors in Japan during the Iraq War. Based on meticulous interviews with defendants, lawyers, and eyewitnesses, Lawrence's book delves into the harrowing details of...

Today we speak with legendary Swedish YouTuber and content creator, SephirothSword57, known to his swordlings/followers as Seph-Sama. The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.LINKS:YouTube: SephirothSword5Patreon: patreon.com/Sephirothsword57Twitter: twitter.com/Sephirothsword_Twitch: twitch.tv/sephsword57Store: teespring.com/stores/seph-samaMizuki Shigeru: Wiki ProfileMizuki Shigeru Picture book: 水...

Originally aired: April 2020In December 2022, shortly after filming the documentary, "Mark - A Call to Action," which illuminates Mark's remarkable life as an historian, educator, and activist, Mark Bookman passed away at the age of 31.In this episode, we spoke with Mark about his doctoral dissertation on the history of disability policy in Japan. At the time, Mark was a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo.The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if ...

Originally aired in February 2021, this episode delves into the remarkable life and work of Brian Daizen Victoria, a Sōtō Zen priest, activist, and esteemed author. Victoria has written extensively on the intersection of religion and violence, with his most notable work being 'Zen at War.' This book provides a critical examination of the connection between Zen Buddhism and Japanese militarism during World War II. Join us as we explore the profound insights and contributions of Brian Daizen Vi...

Mark, a university lecturer in Nagano Prefecture, was recently dismissed from his long-held teaching post, but he's not walking away without a fight. Let’s hear his story.LINKS: Mark's BlogMark on FacebookLow-Energy BuildingGeneral UnionALT – 東ゼン労組Insecure Working Environment Blues (the outro) The Deep in Japan Podcast is completely independent and crowd-funded, so if you like what you hear, please consider supporting the show.Got something to say? You can reach me at the following:...

In this episode, we speak with videographer Martin from Martin Show Japan about his life in Japan. You can learn more about him on Twitter where he posts as Gaijin Otousan. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.LINKS:Introducing the Mentally Retarded (Educational Film 1964)Word Association (SNL Season 1, 1975) Office Space - In the Car Rapping (1999) The Jerk - Born a Poor Black Child (1979)Chaos in Washington (BCC Jan 27, 2021) Why Americans Have So Much Debt (CNBC Jan 9, 2023)...