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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 1d

The Krewe returns to explore Japan’s akiya phenomenon w/ creator of "Anton in Japan" YT Channel, Anton Wörmann / @antoninjapan.bsky.social - turning forgotten homes into fresh beginnings! Listen now!

🔗 - linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 - krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/aki...
📺 - youtu.be/zsw7eAwMEWw

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 4h

Fun day at Japan Fest! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported all the local organizations & vendors!! JSNO had a great time hosting the Samurai Armor booth!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 15h

Come out and say hey today at Japan Fest at NOMA! The Krewe will be working the JSNO booth on the second floor, just outside the elevators! We’ll have some raffles, free stuff (KREWE OF JAPAN STICKERS!), & a Samurai Armor Try-On Station! Come on out!! Mention you listen to the podcast!

JAPAN FEST today! At New Orleans Museum of Art! 10-4!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 1d

The Krewe returns to explore Japan’s akiya phenomenon w/ creator of "Anton in Japan" YT Channel, Anton Wörmann / @antoninjapan.bsky.social - turning forgotten homes into fresh beginnings! Listen now!

🔗 - linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 - krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/aki...
📺 - youtu.be/zsw7eAwMEWw

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 3d

A little announcement from the Krewe…

#WeBack

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
📺 youtube.com/@kreweofjapa...

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 3d

A little announcement from the Krewe…

#WeBack

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
📺 youtube.com/@kreweofjapa...

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 12d

Oh man, could we roll with ゴー　タイガーズ? Lol basically sounds like when Coach O would say it 🤣

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 25d

Throwing this out to our Japan BSky network hoping for a lead... RESKEETS WELCOME!

Looking to connect with an expert who could speak on the rise of "fast food" in Japan? Ideally western, but Japanese companies too! Food expert, economist, pop culture expert, historian... we're open to suggestions!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 24d

... who (used to?) work for Nikkei &extensively covered these topics, but I can't find him anywhere reachable online. I'm not sure if he speaks English comfortably enough to speak on a podcast, but alot of his pubs are in English too... so glimmer of hope... IF I COULD FIND A WAY TO CONTACT lol

Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 24d

This is exactly the kind of thing that would be so fascinating to cover... I've looked all over and found some materials in Japanese, but nothing really in English outside of a few articles here and there over the years... but nothing comprehensive! That said.. There's a journalist named Yo Tanaka..

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 24d

More so historic but also talking about how it is now entrenched in Modern day Japan as well

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 25d

Throwing this out to our Japan BSky network hoping for a lead... RESKEETS WELCOME!

Looking to connect with an expert who could speak on the rise of "fast food" in Japan? Ideally western, but Japanese companies too! Food expert, economist, pop culture expert, historian... we're open to suggestions!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · 25d

We really enjoyed recording this one!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Aug 2

Life, travels, & work have the Krewe as a whole a little behind schedule! Here’s a quick update on what’s going on & what’s to come in Season 6 as we are hitting the mid-way mark!

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/sea...
📺 youtu.be/yXWlOLpSvBg

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Aug 17

One of my all-time faves!!!

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Aug 13

As Jenn had promised in our update last week, here are some hints for upcoming S6 episodes! While we're on a short break, now's the perfect time to catch up! Links below!

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
📺 www.youtube.com/channel/UCRk...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/7JJ4hwo...

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Aug 2

Life, travels, & work have the Krewe as a whole a little behind schedule! Here’s a quick update on what’s going on & what’s to come in Season 6 as we are hitting the mid-way mark!

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/sea...
📺 youtu.be/yXWlOLpSvBg

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 29

Is Japan still a healthy country? Sometimes social media would have you believe otherwise! 🍜 Grab some fried chicken & check out the our latest episode! 🍗 Links below!

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/soc...
📺 youtu.be/Kj9JBJ3ahTM

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 29

Is Japan still a healthy country? Sometimes social media would have you believe otherwise! 🍜 Grab some fried chicken & check out the our latest episode! 🍗 Links below!

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/soc...
📺 youtu.be/Kj9JBJ3ahTM

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 3

Mark you calendars for a unique Japanese-Style Standing Bar (“Tachinomi”) Experience w/ Honkaku Spirits…

Kanpai on the Bayou: A Night of Shochu, Whiskey & Japanese Bites!

🗓️ Wed, 7/23
⏰ Doors @ 5:30p; Start @ 6p
📍The Broadside, 600 N Broad St, NOLA 70119
🎟️ bit.ly/kanpai-on-th...

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Japan Society of New Orleans presents in partnership with Honkaku Spirits & The Broadside... Kanpai on the Bayou: A Night of Shochu, Whiskey & Japanese Bites!

A premium beverage tasting experience to learn about & sample assorted Japanese shochu & whiskey with the experts of Honkaku Spirits visiting from Japan!

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd

Time: Doors open @ 5:30PM; Festivities start @ 6PM

Venue: The Pavilion at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St., NOLA 70119

Price: JSNO Members - $50, Non-Members - $65, At Door Pricing - $80

Admission includes appetizers & small plates provided by Nikkei Izakaya & a complimentary 5-beverage flight courtesy of Honkaku Spirits. Credit cards are accepted at the door, but lock in your early bird pricing today!

Special Guests from Honkaku Spirits include:

Stephen Lyman
- Author, The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks
- Co-Host, Japan Distilled Podcast

Christopher Pellegrini
- Author, The Shochu Handbook
- Co-Host, Japan Distilled Podcast

Featured Spirits include:
- Shigemasu (Daiginjo Sake Lees Shochu)
- Jikuya White (Sweet Potato Shochu)
- Chiran Tea Chu (Green Tea Shochu)
- Mugi Hokka (Dark Roasted Barley Shochu)
- Takamine 8 Year (Koji Whiskey)

Find out more about our guests & their premium spirits on the Honkaku Spirits website!

Admission includes appetizers & small plates provided by Nikkei Izakaya & a complimentary 5-beverage flight courtesy of Honkaku Spirits. Credit cards accepted.

Adults Only (21+)

Scan the QR code to register & purchase tickets or visit link in post.

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 15

No plans Friday, July 25? How about a free screening of a documentary, shochu sampling, and Q&A with the director & producer?! Did I say free?!

- Sampling @ 6, Screening @ 7
- The Shop @ The CAC (3F, 900 Camp St NOLA)
- ✨FREE✨

Details in the link below: bit.ly/spirit-of-ja...

Japan Society of New Orleans' Japanese Cinema Series presents a free screening newly released documentary about shochu, family & tradition... The Spirit of Japan!

Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: Sampling begins @ 6pm, Screening starts @ 7pm
Place: The Shop at the CAC (3rd Floor), 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Cost: FREE! Open to the public! But registration required!
Come prior to the screening beginning to get a sample of the shochu featured in the film! This shochu is NOT available in Louisiana outside of this event! Shochu samples & snacks courtesy of Honkaku Spirits.

Immediately following the screening, an in-person Q&A session will commence with Director Joseph Overbey & Executive Producer Stephen Lyman to discuss the film, shochu, & more!

Tell your friends, and hope to see you there!

Movie Summary:

The Spirit of Japan is the story of the Wakamatsu family, who have been making the traditional Japanese distilled spirit, shochu, at their Yamatozakura Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture since the 1850s. We follow 5th generation toji (master brewer/distiller) Tekkan Wakamatsu (41) as he takes the traditions passed down by his father Kazunari Wakamatsu (77) and strives to adapt to a changing world. The film follows Tekkan, while he balances the rigors of making handmade shochu, running the family business, and maintaining a healthy family life.

In a world of mass consumerism and commodification, the Wakamatsu family have maintained the 500 year old tradition of brewing and distilling sweet potato shochu by hand. Director Joseph Overbey and Producer Stephen Lyman lived with the family and began the project of documenting their craft in 2016. The Spirit of Japan offers a rarified and intimate cinematic portrait of shochu making and home life in a modern, rural Japan.

Official Selection: 2025 Japan Cuts

Official Selection: 2024 Filmshop Breakthrough Pitchfest

Semi-Finalist: 2024 Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival

Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: Sampling begins @ 6pm, Screening starts @ 7pm
Place: The Shop at the CAC (3rd Floor), 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Cost: FREE! Open to the public! But registration required!

Immediately following the screening, an in-person Q&A session will commence with Director Joseph Overbey & Executive Producer Stephen Lyman to discuss the film, shochu, & more!

Tell your friends, and hope to see you there!

Movie Summary:

The Spirit of Japan is the story of the Wakamatsu family, who have been making the traditional Japanese distilled spirit, shochu, at their Yamatozakura Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture since the 1850s. We follow 5th generation toji (master brewer/distiller) Tekkan Wakamatsu (41) as he takes the traditions passed down by his father Kazunari Wakamatsu (77) and strives to adapt to a changing world. The film follows Tekkan, while he balances the rigors of making handmade shochu, running the family business, and maintaining a healthy family life.

In a world of mass consumerism and commodification, the Wakamatsu family have maintained the 500 year old tradition of brewing and distilling sweet potato shochu by hand. Director Joseph Overbey and Producer Stephen Lyman lived with the family and began the project of documenting their craft in 2016. The Spirit of Japan offers a rarified and intimate cinematic portrait of shochu making and home life in a modern, rural Japan.

Official Selection: 2025 Japan Cuts

Official Selection: 2024 Filmshop Breakthrough Pitchfest

Semi-Finalist: 2024 Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 13

How has social media changed how the world sees Japan? In this week's Krewe of Japan episode, we look at how the evolution of digital content has helped (and hurt) Japan’s image.

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/soc...
📺 youtu.be/Kj9JBJ3ahTM

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 15

No plans Friday, July 25? How about a free screening of a documentary, shochu sampling, and Q&A with the director & producer?! Did I say free?!

- Sampling @ 6, Screening @ 7
- The Shop @ The CAC (3F, 900 Camp St NOLA)
- ✨FREE✨

Details in the link below: bit.ly/spirit-of-ja...

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 13

How has social media changed how the world sees Japan? In this week's Krewe of Japan episode, we look at how the evolution of digital content has helped (and hurt) Japan’s image.

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/soc...
📺 youtu.be/Kj9JBJ3ahTM

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Krewe of Japan Podcast @kreweofjapan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Shochu is huge in Japan but barely known abroad.
So what’s holding it back? Christopher Pellegrini breaks it down in this clip from our convo on Japan’s most underrated spirit.

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/sho...
📺 youtu.be/172K9buol1s
🎟 bit.ly/kanpai-on-th...