Renting apartments after a death occurs, Osaka stabbings, Japan's suicide rate, Oi reactors, Ishihara's Senkaku fund - all on the JPOD Jun. 15, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 3 ) By Kamasami Kong Join us on the JPOD as we discuss the latest news and what’s happening in Japan. On news issues, we hear from NPR radio host and journalist John Matthews and Japan Today editor Chris Betros on Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara's fund to buy the Senkakus, the… Read
All you need to know about new residence registration cards, Hooters, politics, Aum, 'diet glasses' and festivals -- on the JPOD JPod Jun. 08, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 2 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join us on the JPOD as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. Our special guest this week is Steve Burson, president of H&R Group, who explains all about the… Read
Interpreter for the movie stars, nuclear crisis, Olympus, radioactive tuna and a bizarre meal -- all served up on the JPOD JPod Jun. 01, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 4 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join us on the JPOD as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. Our special guest this week is Sayuri Suzuki who interprets for many top movie stars when they… Read
A singer who received a cross from the pope, had a beer with Paul McCartney, and a woman who walked the length and breadth of Japan JPod May. 25, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join us on the JPOD as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We have two special guests this week. Author Mary King introduces her book "Japan on Foot." King… Read
Wendy's burgers, nuclear power, same-sex marriages, movies and music - all on the JPOD, plus we're giving away Wendy's gift certificates JPod May. 18, 2012 - 07:30AM JST ( 2 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. Our special guest this week is president of Wendy's Japan, Ernest Higa, who tells us why he… Read
Power, politics, emperor's visit to UK, the eclipse, McDonald's and special guest Ruth Shiraishi on the JPOD JPod May. 11, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 1 Comment ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD this week as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We are joined by Japan Today editor Chris Betros and NPR radio host and journalist… Read
Former sumo star Konishiki on U.S. troops in Okinawa, road safety and weight loss JPod May. 04, 2012 - 02:00PM JST ( 0 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD this week as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We chat with former sumo star Konishiki who gives us his opinions on the future… Read
Cool Biz, Hooters, AKB48, Fox TV and lots more on JPOD JPod Apr. 27, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 1 Comment ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD this week as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We are joined by Japan Today editor Chris Betros, NPR radio host and journalist John… Read
Nuclear-free Japan, Senkakus, Sony, shopping, entertainment, Olympics and more -- all on the JPOD! JPod Apr. 20, 2012 - 06:06AM JST ( 5 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD this week as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We are joined by Japan Today editor Chris Betros, NPR radio host and journalist John… Read
Nuclear power, bad cops, movies and Yu Darvish -- all on the JPOD! JPod Apr. 13, 2012 - 07:53AM JST ( 3 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong Join me on the JPOD this week as we discuss the latest news and gossip about what’s happening in Japan. We are joined by Japan Today editor Chris Betros, Tokyo Comedy Store artistic director Chris… Read
Grenades, gaijin, pom pom girls and pizzas -- all on the JPOD! JPod Apr. 06, 2012 - 09:39AM JST ( 0 Comments ) By Kamasami Kong This week, Kamasami Kong speaks with Japan Today editor Chris Betros about the news events happening in Japan -- from North Korea's planned rocket launch, the 100,000 yen being offered for grenades in Kyushu, and… Read