Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.
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Often researchers and academics get ‘lost in citations’ –– we forget there’s a real person/voice behind the writing. In each episode, we focus on a publication that has caught the host’s eye. We’ll learn more about the writer and gain insights on researching and writing better academic papers. Rotating podcasts by Chris Haswell, Jonathan Shachter and contributing interviewers. lostincitations@gmail.com
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The Yuri On Ice After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of AT-X's Yuri On Ice. Show Summary: After a disgrace in the Grand Prix Final, Japanese figure skater Katsuki Yuri seeks to retire. Victor Nikiforov, Russian world champion in figure skating is known for his surprises but is feeling stuck when he realises he has no more surprises left. When Yuri dances to Victor's most famous routine 'Stay Close to Me' the video is posted online and is seen by Victor. In this moment the Russia ...
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Chris shares some early statistical analysis of "Lost in Citations," The Book, and lets you know he'll be heading to England for a month. Expect more content in September! Lostincitations@gmail.com, haswell247@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer
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Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his current adventure across the United States performing 1,000 times in all 50 states. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly e…
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#164 Kidd, D. (2017). The Starbems. Newwave. Imperial Music.
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Chris speaks with Dustin Kidd (Shimanae University) about the recent history of Japanese rock music. haswell247@gmail.com, lostincitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Yakuza: Past, Present, Future ft. Jake Adelstein, Author of Tokyo Vice
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The Krewe is joined by journalist & author of Tokyo Vice, Jake Adelstein, to dive into the yakuza. How did these organizations gain prominence in Japanese society, and how have the police & government responded over time to their presence? What behind-the-scenes decisions went into the TV adaptation of Jake's thrilling memoir? Find out all this and…
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#162 Garnett, K.A. (2021). Opportunities for Anti-Bias Frameworks in Japanese EFL Textbooks, Babylonia Journal of Language Education, 48-57
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Chris interviewed Kate Garrett from Ritsukeikan University and Doshisha University. haswell247@gmail.com, lostincitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#161 Wroblewski, G. (2023). ChatGPT and anti-white bias. Kyushu University Gengo Bunka Ronkyu, 51, 53-72
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Chris interviews Greggory Wroblewski from the Faculty of Cultures and Languages at Kyushu University. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376085803_ChatGPT_and_Anti-White_BiasBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#160 Tarsi, M. (2020). Towards a phonology of Scandinavian Latin runic inscriptions: A corpus-based analysis. Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 59(1-4), 85-96.
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The Lunchtime Series continues! Chris interviewed Matteo Tarsi from the University of Uppsala, Iceland. haswell247@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#159 - Haswell on the Street Episode 1 - Matthew Baldock (Charles David Casson Estates)
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Chris interviews Matthew Baldock, Director of Charles David Casson Estates and business YouTuber. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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The Japanese Space Program ft. Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA
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Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of …
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The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel
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The Krewe is joined by Patrick St. Michel, Japan-based writer for the Japan Times and author of Make Believe Melodies blog. Patrick shares his passion and expertise on all things J-Pop, what's popular now, where to find it, and so much more! Are you a life-long fan of Japanese pop music? Or maybe you are looking for ways to discover more about J-Po…
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Jonathan and Chris preview the new hit show that will occasionally pop up on this feed! Check it out!By lostincitations@gmail.com
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MEXT Scholarship Programs: Tips & Testimonials ft. Tye Ebel & William Archambeault
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The MEXT Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching (May 24, 2024 for the Nashville Consulate). But what is a MEXT Scholarship Program? The Krewe is digging into this today. We sit down with returning guest Tye Ebel, JET/MEXT Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, & a current MEXT research scholar, William Archambeault. Throu…
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#158 - Silvia, P. J. (2008). Interest—The curious emotion. Current Directions in Psychological Science , 17(1), 57–60.
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Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Paul Silvia (Citation 116, Citation 131) Professor of Psychology at UNC Greensboro. Dr. Silvia's Website Read the paper here Contacts: JonathanShachter@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Launching Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez
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Japanese language programs in a non-university setting are a rarity in Louisiana, but fortunately for some students in the Greater New Orleans area, one school has them covered! The Krewe sits down with Dr. Tara Sanchez to discuss how she established a Japanese language program at Chalmette High School and how that program is providing opportunitie…
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The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh
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Kyoto-based geisha culture guru Peter Macintosh joins the Krewe to take a look at geisha culture, reality vs. perception, how societal changes impact the geisha scene today & much more. If you are a fan of traditional Japanese culture, this episode is for you! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast spo…
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#157 - Kelly, C. (2022). Lawyers and Priestesses in the World of Tests. Bulletin of the JALT Mind, Brain, and Education SIG 8(11), 21-29.
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Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Curtis Kelly - (Citation 9, Citation 73) - Professor Emeritus, Kansai University. Read the article here Think Tanks Contacts: JonathanShachter@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a Japanese home? Is it the scent of tatami mats? Shoji-style sliding doors? What are other major components and influences that go into making the Japanese home, be it traditional or modern, as well as Japanese Architecture as a whole? With special guest Azby Brown, the Krewe is going to d…
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Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods)
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Joined by travel expert, owner of Lifebridge Inc., & popular YouTuber Ryotaro Sakurai and fellow New Orleanian William Woods, the Krewe explores Miyagi Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Ryotaro & Will share their insight into place that are must see, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! D…
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#156 - Vitta, J. P., Nicklin, C. & Albright, S. W. (2023). Academic word difficulty and multidimensionallexical sophistication: An English-for-academic-purposes-focused conceptual replication of...
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Chris interviews Dr. Joe Vitta (Citation 67) from Kyushu University in the newest installment of The Lunchtime Series. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry
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Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a personal challenge during the pandemic became a multi-year self-study language learning adventure. And as with all adventures, there are ups and downs. T…
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Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt
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On March 1st, the world lost a pop culture legend, Akira Toriyama. In today's episode, friend-of-the-podcast Matt Alt re-joins the Krewe to look a back at the legacy that Toriyama left behind and his impact on pop culture in Japan and around the world. You won't want to miss this one! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a we…
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#155 - Anderson, F. E. (2019). Nails that still don’t stick up: Revisiting the enigma of the Japanese college classroom. Teaching English at Japanese Universities (pp. 125–136).
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Jonathan interviews Fred E. Anderson - Professor Emeritus at Kansai University. Teaching English at Japanese Universities Contacts: JonathanShachter@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael
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13 years have passed since the catastrophic events of March 11th's Great East Japan earthquake & tsunami, along with the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant. Fukushima, as a prefectural community, has demonstrated incredible resiliency in its recovery efforts, but unfortunately there still is a residual stigma attached to the prefecture…
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The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui
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Kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the King of Monsters. Godzilla expert & author of "Godzilla On My Mind" Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins the Krewe to discuss the Godzilla franchise, its roots, its impact in Japan, & how it became the global phenomenon it is today. Get in touch with your inner kaiju and learn more about your favorite gian…
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#154 - Jordan, E. (2010). A Hollywood English pronunciation for Japanese students? An exploration of Japanese university students’ attitudes towards Japanese English pronunciation.
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Chris interviews Program Director Eoin Jordan from St. Andrews University (Scotland) in-studio. The Lunchtime Series continues… Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST. Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come: - The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William Tsutsui - Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael - Japanese Self-Study Strategie…
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#153 - Ng, J. H. (2023). Parenthood during residency: How acts of kindness supported my journey. Journal of Hospital Medicine.
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Chris interviews Dr. Jia Ng from Hofstra University. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#152 - Ku, E. K. (2023). Teachers of Multiple Languages: Identities, Beliefs, and Emotions. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
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This week on the podcast, Chris interviews Eric K. Ku, an Associated Professor at Hokkaido University. Multilingual Matters Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#151 - Chapman, A., Shigetomi, Y., Ohno, H., McLellan, B., & Shinozaki, A. (2021). Evaluating the global impact of low-carbon energy transitions on social equity. EIST, 40, 332-347.
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This week on the pod, Chris interviews Andrew J. Chapman from Kyushu University in our first in-studio interview! Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#150 - Lowe, R. J. (2022). Native-speakerism among Japanese teacher trainees: Ideology, framing, and counter-framing. JALT journal, 44(2), 235-259.
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Chris interviews Robert J. Lowe from the TEFLology Podcast and Ochanomizu University. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Chris and Jonathan have a quick chat to thank you for your support, get an update on Jonathan's PhD progress, plans for 2024 and more... Hope everyone has a relaxing holiday! LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui
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MOAR BONUS CONTENT! Think of this as Season 5 MINUS ONE. Godzilla expert & author of Godzilla On My Mind Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui joins Doug to discuss Toho's latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One. What did one of the top experts on Godzilla think of this movie? Find out right here! DISCLAIMER -- This conversation is NOT spoiler-free. If you d…
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#149 - Beuckens, T. (2023). One Minute English. ELLLO. https://elllo.org/video/
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Chris welcomes back Todd Beuckens (Citation 8, Citation 92) - an expert on English language-learning listening materials. ELLLO Meels Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#148 - Wall Minami, F. (2020). Escape the classroom. Nagoya: Perceptia Press.
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Chris interviews Fiona Wall Minami, producer of textbooks. We try to keep it professional, but our UK northernness does leak through. Perceptia Press English Books Japan Amazon Instagram Facebook Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#147 - Broodie, N.V. (2023). Swaggart: The art of professional schmoozing at job interviews. AMADIO: Brooklyn.
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Chris welcomes back Natasha V. Broodie (Citation 80) - author and former associate of the United Nations. LinkedIn Facebook Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#146 - Pattison, S. (2019). A Levinsonian account of irony in Jonathan Coe’s The Rotters’ Club. Pragmatics and Literature, 45-71.
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Chris interviews Steven Pattison, Associate Professor at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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2024 JET Program Application Updates & Tips ft. Tye Ebel & Jonathan Contrades of Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
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What? Bonus content, already?! That's right! The Krewe is here with a surprise bonus episode to talk about the 2024 JET Program Application Cycle. Returning guest Tye Ebel, JET Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, is back, this time with his colleague Jonathan Contrades, Culture Coordinator at the same consulate. Together, t…
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#145 - Madarbakus-Ring, N. (2020). Developing graded TED Talks to integrate academic vocabulary into listening lessons for pre-sessional learners. The TESOL encyclopedia of ELT, 1-7.
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Chris interviews Naheen Madarbakus-Ring, Assistant Professor at Tsukuba University and the founder of the JALT Listening SIG. Listening SIG JALT Facebook Research Gate TRIOS Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the end is here! Well, Season 4 anyway. Jenn, Doug, & Maddy sit down to talk about the best of Season 4, new & exciting milestones, upcoming plans for Season 5, & some listener feedback. Whether you've been along from the ride since the beginning of the season or just recently hopped on, you'll definitely enjo…
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#144 - Aubrey, S. (2023). Second language task engagement in face-to-face and synchronous video-based computer-mediated communication modes: Performances and perceptions. System, 113.
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Chris interviews Dr. Scott Aubrey - Chinese University of Hong Kong. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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#143 - Hofmeyr, M. (2023). Attitudes towards digital game-based language learning among Japanese university students. JALT CALL Journal, 19(1).
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Chris interviews Dr. Michael Hofmeyr from Osaka University. Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... in light of Japan Society of New Orleans’s upcoming 2024 Sister City Exchange Program, the Krewe sits down with Nicholas McCullough, Coordinator of International Relations for the International Tourism Division in Matsue. Nicholas takes us through some of the must-see, must-do, must-eat options that Matsue has…
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#142 - Cooper, C.R. (2022). A corpus of short YouTube news videos to inform course design and materials development in an EFL university setting in Japan.
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Chris interviews Chris Cooper - Lecturer of English at Rikkyo University. Read the chapter here Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.comBy lostincitations@gmail.com
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The History of Nintendo ft Matt Alt
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The Krewe sits down with returning guest and author of Pure Invention, Matt Alt! Matt takes the Krewe on a deep dive extravaganza into the history of the beloved Nintendo. From its humble beginnings as a playing card company to its various pivots along the way (hello taxis & love hotels) before its transformation into a behemoth in the video game i…
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Omiyage: The Culture of Gift-Giving in Japan
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down to discuss omiyage, when to get it, who to get it for, what to get, and how to navigate the culture of gift-giving in Japan! From sneaky good ideas to absolutely DON'T DO IT mistakes, the Krewe has it all! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast…
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Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... HAJIME! The Krewe sits down with Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo, to take a deep dive into the way of the sword. From the historical context of how kendo came to be to the ins and outs of being a kendo practitioner, this episode will open your eyes to this intense martial art! And don't forget... KI... KEN…
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Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer
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In this week's episodes, the Krewe is exploring the sub-culture of themed cafes! Joined by fellow Krewe member Maddy & special returning guest/friend of the podcast/Japanese theme park expert Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer, the Krewe explores what makes a cafe a "themed cafe", what some popular cafes are, what to expect, why themed cafes are such a h…
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Studying Japanese & the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe explores the Japanese language in a different way... by studying the Kansai Dialect with Japanese tutor Tyson of Nihongo Hongo! Learn new phrases & words while discovering the differences between standard Japanese & the Kansai Dialect. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a wee…
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Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman
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This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... discover the life and legacy of Jokichi Takamine and his lasting impact on the city of New Orleans with regards to New Orleans-Japan relations. Is he the first ever Japanese to visit New Orleans? What makes this man such a treasure? Find out these answers AND MORE right here with special guest Stephen Lyman of…
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#141 - Acheson, K., Taylor, J., & Luna, K. (2016). The burnout spiral: The emotion labor of five rural US foreign language teachers. The Modern Language Journal, 100(2), 522-537.
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Jonathan interviews Dr. Kris Acheson-Clair - Director of the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research (CILMAR) at Purdue University. Request to read the paper here DOI: 10.1111/modl.12333 Purdue CILMAR Purdue Intercultural Learning Hub Contacts: JonathanShachter@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.com…
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