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Jul 4, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Patrick St. Michel |Dave Cortez
Japan’s summer music festivals survived the pandemic but they now face new threats: extreme heat, a weak yen and aging audiences. Music writer Patrick St. Michel joins us to talk about the “Big Four” festivals and how these challenges are changing the way we have fun during summer. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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May 23, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Chris Russell |Dave Cortez
With temperatures rising we can all feel how climate change is affecting our lives, but what if we could hear it too? This week, Japan Times climate editor Chris Russell joins us to discuss what researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology are listening to.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Oscar Boyd |Dave Cortez
With an increase in tourists heading to these parts, some may be wondering if Japan is a safe destination for those with disabilities. If you’re concerned, Josh Grisdale from the website Accessible Japan is here to help. Check out this past interview with him on everything from accessibility in Tokyo to dealing with trains and the country’s shifting attitudes.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Dave Cortez
Three residents with foreign roots have filed a lawsuit claiming Japanese police officers routinely target visible minorities with searches. In this week’s episode, we speak with the lawyer and one plaintiff about what prompted them to bring the case forward and what they hope to achieve with it.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Lance Henderstein |Shaun Mckenna |Dave Cortez
This week on Deep Dive we get contributing writer and photographer Lance Henderstein to read us his article on traveling Okinawa during the rainy season.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
Lance Henderstein: Articles | Instagram | Threads
Read/Listen more:
My annual pilgrimage to Okinawa (Lance Henderstein, The Japan Times)
Akiko Mizuno: ‘Time moves forward.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Dave Cortez
You probably don’t think of guns when you think of Japan, but Hokkaido’s hunters do. They say newly proposed gun laws may make their lives more dangerous. Later, we discuss something less dangerous: Taylor Swift’s sold-out Tokyo shows.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Justin Randall: Articles | Linktree
Alyssa I.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Mara Budgen |Dave Cortez
In a year that saw Japan release 24,000 tons of wastewater (so far) from Fukushima No. 1 as the planet smashed heat records, it’s no wonder climate anxiety is on the rise. Mara Budgen joins us to break down the year in environment news, where we could see hope, and what we should be worried about.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Nov 22, 2023 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Gabriel Dominguez |Patrick St. Michel |Dave Cortez
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes the rounds at APEC, Gabriel Dominguez tells us what that means for Japan. At home, NHK has announced its “Kohaku” lineup — with nary a Johnny’s act to be found. Patrick St. Michel discusses the year’s most notable snub.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Alex Martin |David Cortez |Dave Cortez
As nature reclaims depopulated villages and climate change wreaks havoc on food sources, Japan’s animal population has been inching closer to the country’s urban areas. This week, Alex K.T. Martin joins us to discuss why people are encountering bears, boars and other wildlife in the most unlikely of places.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
japantimes.co.jp | Mara Budgen |Dave Cortez
Single parents in Japan have it tough, but these hardships seem to disproportionately affect single mothers more. This week, filmmaker Rionne McAvoy joins us to discuss the hidden poverty present in one of the world’s richest nations.
Hosted by Mara Budgen and produced by Dave Cortez.
