Just Asia
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Just Asia - 30: Chikara Ishi 力石 - Stone Lifting in Japan with David Dunlap
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
Just Asia - 29: Live-streaming Japan with Dave in Osaka
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Just Asia Podcast - 28: Photographing Korea at Night with Noe Alonzo
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Korea-based photographer Noe Alonzo. Over the years Noe has established himself as a talented photographer, capturing th...
Just Asia - 27: Long-term Expat in Japan - The Return of Mully
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Just Asia - 26: Street Photography in Japan with Victor Gonzalez
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin chats with Tokyo-based street photographer Victor Gonzalez. Victor's Frame of Travel Instagram and other social media sites...
Just Asia - 25: Exploring Japan on Foot with Kevin Tarpey
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Just Asia - 24: Chasing Typhoons with James Reynolds
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin chats with extreme weather videographer and content creator, James Reynolds. James is based in Tokyo, Japan and has a rather un...
Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavy
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Just Asia - 23: Life in Bali and Getting Outdoors with Kenny Peavey
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Just Asia - 22: Living and Working in Shanghai with Everett Hill
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Everett Hill, Secondary Vice Principal at Concordia International School. He’s an American who is living and working i...
Just Asia - 21: The Most Haunted Place in Japan? - with the “MiddleAgedExpat”
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin revisits an interview he did for the Supernatural Japan Podcast. Kevin chats with Richard Guilbeault, a Canadian expat in Asia....
Just Asia - 20: Hobbies in Japan
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 havi...
Just Asia - 19: Hidden Paths Kyoto and Paranormal Kansai with Phillip Jackson
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin chats with Kyoto-based writer and guide, Phillip Jackson. Phillip is the author of “Hidden Paths - Walking Historical Kyoto”...
Just Asia - 18: Film Photography in Japan with Orrin Heath
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jap...
Just Asia - 17: Working in Japanese Universities with Kansai Pee Jay
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jap...
Just Asia - 16: Game Development and IRL Streaming in Tokyo with @MegaMattTV
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Meg...
Just Asia - 15: A Forensic Scientist in Japan with Brian Waters
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Just Asia 14: Folklore and Spooky Travel in Korea with Shawn Morrissey
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Just Asia - 13: Creative Education in China and Korea with Jason Reagin
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jason Reagin. Jason is an American educator, creator, and curriculum coordinator based in Beijing, China. Until recently...
Just Asia - 12: Living in Small Town Japan with Casey Bean
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Just Asia - 11: From China to Scotland with Scott Greer
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Just Asia - 10: Being a YouTuber in China with Austin Guidry (Austin in China)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Uni...
Just Asia - 9: Maintaining Traditions in Japan with Riki Ohkanda (Paprika Girl)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9, Kevin has a fantastic chat with television producer and Japan-based personality, Riki Ohkanda. Riki has a passion for celebrating the Ja...
Just Asia - 8: 11 Years in Japan with Andrew Higgins
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode with a guest! Kevin chats with Japan-based content creator Andrew Higgins. Andrew appeared on many episodes of the Just Japan Podcas...
Just Asia - 7: Attack of the Pokemon Soda Water!
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kevin talks about his son’s graduation from the equivalent of Japanese Primary school. His daughter’s last musical performance in China,...
Just Asia - 6: Police Checks and a WBC Baseball Party
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to catch up on in Episode 6. Kevin’s been getting police checks before leaving China, volunteering at an amazing International Bazaar, and watc...
Just Asia - 5: A Bazaar Weekend Ahead
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Just Asia - 4: Scammed in Beijing (Travel Story)
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Just Asia - 3: Escape to Hong Kong
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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”...
Just Asia - 2: Japanese Weekend in China
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Just Asia - 1: Exit China
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...