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27 May 2023Just Asia - 15: A Forensic Scientist in Japan with Brian Waters01:00:39

In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Brian Waters, a forensic scientist who teaches at a university in Fukuoka. Brian appeared on many episodes of the Just Japan Podcast and now makes his debut on Just Asia. Growing up in America, Brian first came to Japan on the JET Program. He later worked for the LA County Coroner’s Office and then made the move to Japan where he is raising his family. Brian’s story is a very interesting one indeed! 



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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyTwoYen

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mytwoyen/

25 Nov 2023Just Asia - 30: Chikara Ishi 力石 - Stone Lifting in Japan with David Dunlap00:45:49

Have you ever heard of Chikara Ishi 力石  or Strength Stones in Japan? Probably not. Kevin chats with Osaka-based strength athlete, David Dunlap about the history of stone lifting in Japan. Now, an almost lost sport, Chikara Ishi was once renowned and revered around Japan. Today,  strength athletes such as David and the World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis are trying to put the sport back on the map in Japan. Learn more about this fascinating piece of Japanese history.


Follow David on YouTube (Nobei Power):

https://www.youtube.com/@nonbei_power


Follow David on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nonbei.power



Check out the Strength Unknown video with Martins Licis and David:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CEjK9haKSQ



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18 May 2023Just Asia 14: Folklore and Spooky Travel in Korea with Shawn Morrissey 00:55:37

In the epodes, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Shawn Morrissey. Shawn is a Canadian who has called South Korea home for more than 20 years. Shawn is a folklorist, storyteller, heritage interpreter, writer, and travel guide. He leads tours for Seoul Hike as well as the Dark Side of Seoul. Shawn is also the author of books such as “The Dark Side of Seoul: Weird Tales from Korean Lore.” Shawn talks about how his interest in all things spooky as well as Korean folklore developed as well as how he developed a career in the Korean travel industry. 



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Find Shawn here:

Dark Side of Seoul

https://www.darksideofseoul.com/

Seoul Hike:

https://seoulhike.com/



Arthropod:

Kevin O'Shea Insect Loving Educator

https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/arthro-pod/id920537000?l=en&i=1000612824240


©Copyright Kevin O'Shea 2023

08 Aug 2023Just Asia - 20: Hobbies in Japan00:48:40

We are back after a summer hiatus! In this episode Kevin chats with Pee Jay and Sarah, two long-term Japan expats. They discuss the importance of having hobbies while living abroad. They specifically chat about a fun geolocation game called Munzee which gets people outdoors, discovering the world around them. 



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Munzee Maniacs Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/munzee-maniacs-podcast/id1538817096


Sarah on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahkobe/


Pee Jay On Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/kansai_pee_jay/

05 Apr 2023Just Asia - 8: 11 Years in Japan with Andrew Higgins00:52:40

Our first episode with a guest! Kevin chats with Japan-based content creator Andrew Higgins. Andrew appeared on many episodes of the Just Japan Podcast. We catch up after several years. We chat about his 11 years in Japan and some of the ups and downs of living abroad in Japan. 



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Andrew Higgins:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HigginsInJapan

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Higgins82

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgbones/




©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

15 Oct 2023Just Asia - 27: Long-term Expat in Japan - The Return of Mully00:53:03

In this episode, Kevin chats with Jim Mullins, aka, Mully. Jim has called Japan home for 32 years and appeared on the Just Japan Podcast more than 20 times. Kevin and Jim catch up on life and talk about Jim’s years as a content creator in Japan. They also chat about what has kept Mully in Japan for so long and even about his Podcast, the Mully’s Place Podcast.


Check out Kevin's (and FOLLOW) other Podcast, the Supernatural Japan Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498



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Mully’s Place Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/mullys-place-podcast/id1479333848?l=en-US

29 Apr 2023Just Asia - 11: From China to Scotland with Scott Greer00:50:22

In this episode, host Kevin O’Shea chats with China-based expat, Scott Greer about his years in China. Scott is from Canada and has lived and worked in a number of places in China. He stuck things out through the very hard years of Zero Covid, and is now exiting China to start the next chapter of his life in Scotland. Scott is also a content creator who documents life in Shenzhen, China on Twitter (@KiltTilter) and with his YouTube channel. 


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Scott on Twitter (Follow):

https://twitter.com/KiltTilter


Scott Greer on YouTube (SUBSCRIBE):

https://www.youtube.com/@scottg2754




©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

29 Jun 2023Just Asia - 19: Hidden Paths Kyoto and Paranormal Kansai with Phillip Jackson00:55:31

In this episode, Kevin chats with Kyoto-based writer and guide, Phillip Jackson. Phillip is the author of “Hidden Paths - Walking Historical Kyoto”, a book that gets you off the beaten track to see amazing sites in Kyoto that aren’t crowded and filled with history. He is also the author of “Paranormal Kansai” a book looking at the spookier sides of this region of Japan. Phillip shares his insights into local tourism and tells some fascinating stories about hiking in Kyoto and the paranormal side of this region. 


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Check out everything Phillip Jackson is doing:


Hidden Paths Kyoto: https://www.hiddenpathskyoto.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjacksonmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenpaths-walkinghistori588

02 Mar 2023Just Asia - 2: Japanese Weekend in China 00:22:38

In Episode 2, Kevin talks about all of the Japanese family events he attended last week in Shenzhen, China. That’s right! Mochi pounding and piano concerts at Japanese kindergartens…in China. Kevin also talks about the format of the podcast, the summer holiday in Osaka, and the last 3 months here in China.



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28 Aug 2023Just Asia - 22: Living and Working in Shanghai with Everett Hill00:46:51

In this episode, we chat with Everett Hill, Secondary Vice Principal at Concordia International School. He’s an American who is living and working in Shanghai, China. He talks with us about what life is like in one of Asia’s most iconic cities and the challenges of living there with his family during the Zero Cover Years. Everett gives listeners thinking of taking the plunge to work overseas some great advice and he talks about his education podcast “Classrooms in Crisis.”


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https://twitter.com/everettis1


Listen to “Classrooms in Crisis”:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classroomsincrisis

11 May 2023Just Asia - 13: Creative Education in China and Korea with Jason Reagin00:45:10

In this episode, we chat with Jason Reagin. Jason is an American educator, creator, and curriculum coordinator based in Beijing, China. Until recently he was based in South Korea where he worked and created the #DesignCast Podcast. He recently moved back to China, for the second time, with his family, during the very sticky and tricky Zero Cover days. Jason is now podcasting, creating art, and making content for YouTube. He does this while working in an administrative position at one of the best schools in Asia. 


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#DesignCast Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-cast/id1247751652


Reagin Creative (YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/@ReaginCreative


Follow Jason on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/diskon4no



©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

23 Oct 2023Just Asia Podcast - 28: Photographing Korea at Night with Noe Alonzo00:48:25

In this episode, we chat with Korea-based photographer Noe Alonzo. Over the years Noe has established himself as a talented photographer, capturing the the urban areas of South Korea and Japan at night. He talks about his content creation journey and how he took photography from being a hobby to a professional endeavor.  Noe shares his experiences and talks about how creators can evolve in what they do. 


Check out my other podcast, the Supernatural Japan Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498



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Website: https://noealz.com/

X: https://twitter.com/noealz

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29 Sep 2023Just Asia - 26: Street Photography in Japan with Victor Gonzalez 00:28:40

In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based street photographer Victor Gonzalez. Victor's Frame of Travel Instagram and other social media sites highlight his amazing street and night photography in Japan. Victor is also well-known amongst the Japan spat community for his years of epic Mt. Fuji “Sea to Summit” climbs. He was on an original Just Japan Podcast episode talking about that very topic. Kevin and Victor even have a chance to talk Pokemon, Pokemon cards, and this year’s Pokemon World Championships which took place in Yokohama, Japan. 


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Victor’s social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameoftravel/

Threads: https://threads.net/frameoftravel

23 Mar 2023Just Asia - 6: Police Checks and a WBC Baseball Party00:19:23

Lots to catch up on in Episode 6. Kevin’s been getting police checks before leaving China, volunteering at an amazing International Bazaar, and watching the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with family. Japan and Kevin’s family just can’t get enough of Shohei Otani and Lars Nootbar. Oh yeah….Kevin also walked a lot! 



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Vlogging in Japan in the 1980’s?

https://www.youtube.com/@NichiBeiTrader




©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

12 Apr 2023Just Asia - 9: Maintaining Traditions in Japan with Riki Ohkanda (Paprika Girl)00:59:34

In Episode 9, Kevin has a fantastic chat with television producer and Japan-based personality, Riki Ohkanda. Riki has a passion for celebrating the Japanese kimono and other aspects of traditional living in Japan. She can often be seen on Twitter sharing her impressive kimono knowledge and fashion and was recently featured on an NHK World television program about the iconic traveler, Isabella Bird. She talks about how she arrived in Japan, became interested in the culture, and uses Twitter to share positivity and a love of Japan. 



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Riki Ohkanda on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/PaprikaGirl_JP



©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

22 Sep 2023Just Asia - 25: Exploring Japan on Foot with Kevin Tarpey00:49:18

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Tarpey, an American expat living in rural Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Kevin spends a great deal of his time looking at Japan through a different lens than most. He walks and hikes all over his region. Last year he even completed the 88 Temple Pilgrimage across the Island of Shikoku all on foot. Kevin is an insightful and reflective walker who also shares his explorations in a local Japanese newspaper. You can see some of the amazing nature and historical sites Kevin comes across on his walks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenhoof/


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Listen to Kevin's epic tale of his 88 Temples Pilgrimage on the Supernatural Japan Podcast:


Supernatural Japan - Episode 7: The 88 Temples Pilgrimage - Part 1 (with Kevin Tarpey)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan-episode-7-the-88-temples/id1616675498?i=1000560748349



Supernatural Japan - Episode 8: The 88 Temples Pilgrimage - Part 2 (with Kevin Tarpey)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan-episode-8-the-88-temples/id1616675498?i=1000563007606




17 Mar 2023Just Asia - 5: A Bazaar Weekend Ahead00:20:43

In this episode, Kevin talks about kids at camps, the reality of life in Malaysia approaching, things he will miss in China, his new storytelling episodes, a big ole Holiday Bazaar even though it isn’t the Holidays, and more! Everyone is getting excited about summer in Japan. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating and thanks for joining the podcast!



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©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

06 Sep 2023Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavey 00:39:28

In this episode, Indonesia-based to we chat with Bali, Indonesia-based Kenny Peavy. Kenny is a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play. He currently works at the famed Green School Bali and has spent more than 20 years living in Asia. Kenny discusses his advocacy work with connecting children to the outdoors and chats about what it's like to live in Bali. Many of us only know of Bali as a holiday destination so it's fascinating to hear what it's actually like to live there!


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Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/kenny_peavy

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13 Sep 2023Just Asia - 24: Chasing Typhoons with James Reynolds00:52:09

In this episode, Kevin chats with extreme weather videographer and content creator, James Reynolds. James is based in Tokyo, Japan and has a rather unusual profession. He travels around Asia, getting in front of typhoons, capturing them on video, documenting the storms and their aftermaths. He was most recently in both Hong Kong and Taiwan in the fray with recent storms. James shares his amazing footage and experiences on Twitter (X), Instagram and YouTube as @earthuncutTV. This is a truly exciting conversation! 




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(X) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarthUncutTV

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthuncuttv/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EarthUncutTV

16 Aug 2023Just Asia - 21: The Most Haunted Place in Japan? - with the “MiddleAgedExpat”00:32:29

In this episode, Kevin revisits an interview he did for the Supernatural Japan Podcast. Kevin chats with Richard Guilbeault, a Canadian expat in Asia. Rich (MiddleAgedExpat on YouTube), traveled to Bibai, Hokkaido in Japan to investigate what is supposed to be one of the most haunted places in Japan. He explored the infamous abandoned Round Schoolhouse. What did he discover?


Check out the original interview from the “Supernatural Japan Podcast”:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan-episode-2-hokkaidos-round-schoolhouse/id1616675498?i=1000556282395


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24 Feb 2023Just Asia - 1: Exit China 00:22:18

Listen to the first episode of the Just Asia Podcast. Long-time podcaster Kevin O'Shea shares the ins and outs of his life in Asia. In this episode, Kevin introduces this new podcast and talks about his content creation history. You might know him from YouTube (BusanKevin), the Just Japan Podcast, the Making Better Teachers Podcast, or the Nature Talks Podcast! Kevin and his family are wrapping up 6 years in China and moving to Malaysia. Kevin talks about life in China, Korea, and Japan...soon Malaysia. 


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin



©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023


12 Mar 2023Just Asia - 4: Scammed in Beijing (Travel Story)00:16:35

In Episode 4, Kevin drops a travel story! Back in 2002, he was traveling alone in Beijing. Before the days of YouTube vlogs and podcasts to inform and warn him, he fell prey to one of Beijing's most common tourist scams. Later this was explained by well-known travel bloggers, but this was before that time! Enjoy the first in the Just Asia travel story series.



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©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

06 Sep 2023Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavy 00:39:28

In this episode, Indonesia-based to we chat with Bali, Indonesia-based Kenny Peavy. Kenny is a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and play. He currently works at the famed Green School Bali and has spent more than 20 years living in Asia. Kenny discusses his advocacy work with connecting children to the outdoors and chats about what it's like to live in Bali. Many of us only know of Bali as a holiday destination so it's fascinating to hear what it's actually like to live there!


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Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/kenny_peavy

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-peavy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxpeopleunboxed



Nature Talks Podcast - 11: Outdoor Learning with Kenny Peavy

https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/nature-talks-podcast-11-outdoor-learning-with-kenny-peavy/id1579829311?i=1000574749350


Nature Talks Podcast - 19: Taking Action with Kenny Peavy

https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/nature-talks-podcast-19-taking-action-with-kenny-peavy/id1579829311?i=1000601566618

20 Apr 2023Just Asia - 10: Being a YouTuber in China with Austin Guidry (Austin in China)00:45:56

In Episode 10 of the podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with China-based content creator and YouTuber Austin Guidry. Austin is originally from the United States and has called China home for more than 14 years. His YouTube channel, Austin in China, is one of the bigger channels that focuses on living in China. He also discusses the various places he’s lived in and how the challenges of the Zero Covid years changed the landscape for content creators in the country. 



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Austin in China on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@austinguidry2




©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

03 Jun 2023Just Asia - 16: Game Development and IRL Streaming in Tokyo with @MegaMattTV00:55:25

How does a foreigner get into the game development industry in Japan? What is IRL live streaming? In this episode, Kevin chats with Matt Papa, AKA MegaMattTV about all these things. Matt is originally from the United States but has spent many years living in both Osaka and Tokyo. He works in games, is a Twitch content creator, and does some really cool live streams around Tokyo with friends! 



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https://www.twitch.tv/MegaMattTV


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https://twitter.com/MegaMattTV

08 Mar 2023Just Asia - 3: Escape to Hong Kong 00:21:58

This week Kevin talks about an unplanned trip to Hong Kong on the weekend. Much to his surprise, his wife took him and the kids to a “Little Japan” area with loads of cool shops and restaurants. Kevin also talks about other podcasts, downsizing his home as they prepare to move to Malaysia (packing up TOMICA collection), National Geographic educator stuff, Italian food, and booking summer flights and more!



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©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

01 Apr 2023Just Asia - 7: Attack of the Pokemon Soda Water!00:13:04

This week Kevin talks about his son’s graduation from the equivalent of Japanese Primary school. His daughter’s last musical performance in China, guests coming on the podcast to share their stories, and more. He even talks about delicious Pokemon soda! Listen to the podcast about expat life abroad in China, Japan, and soon Malaysia. 



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©Copyright - Kevin O'Shea 2023

16 Nov 2023Just Asia - 29: Live-streaming Japan with Dave in Osaka 00:51:08

We are back with another fantastic conversation about Japan. Kevin chats with Dave in Osaka, one of the original Japan live-streamers. If you’re interested in seeing Maiko in Kyoto or festivals throughout Japan, Dave’s YouTube and Twitter are the places to be. He started back in the days of Periscope and continues to create great content with amazing cultural and travel connections. 


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04 May 2023Just Asia - 12: Living in Small Town Japan with Casey Bean00:57:30

Just Asia 12 - Living in Small-Town Japan with Casey Bean


In this episode, we chat with Casey Bean, an American living in Ishikawa Prefecture 石川県. He talks about how he found his way to Japan, life in a slower-paced area of Japan, and his podcasts, The Bean Pod, and Ishikawa Summit to Sea. We also talk about forest gardening, chickens, and recording original music, and Casey advises listeners seeking the slow life in rural Japan. 



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Casey’s Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBeanpod


The Bean Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-beanpod-podcast/id1466025228


Ishikawa Summit to Sea: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ishikawa-summit-to-sea/id1528933719


Casey’s original music:

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/casey-bean/1651202917?l=en


Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1S3zduDWaH7xzmwbuP3t8p?si=C52ld3tPTlmsp83-ewfImQ&nd=1


Bandcamp Album Links:

https://caseybean.bandcamp.com/album/black-white


https://caseybean.bandcamp.com/album/before-dark




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23 Jun 2023Just Asia - 18: Film Photography in Japan with Orrin Heath00:53:46

It’s the first episode recorded in Japan! This week Kevin chats with Orrin Heath a photographer based in Nagano Prefecture in Japan. He captures Japan on film and shares his insights into the hobby of film photography. He tells us where he gets older film cameras in Japan as well as the film. He also gives great advice to listeners who may be interested in getting into film photography. 


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Darkroom: https://orrinheath.darkroom.com/

10 Jun 2023Just Asia - 17: Working in Japanese Universities with Kansai Pee Jay01:03:46

What’s it like to work in a university in Japan? How do I get a job like this? In our final episode recorded in Mainland China, Kevin chats with Japan-based expat, Pee Jay about working in universities in Japan. Pee Jay shares his “Japan origin story” and talks about how he transitioned from teaching in public schools, to private schools and then to universities. He also talks about how the Cover years were in Japan and how, as a result, many universities have been forced to evolve.


There will be no new episode next week.



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