by Nick Harling
on July 15, 2013
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This episode of the Let’s Talk Japan podcast was recorded at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina. Well-known in the region’s gardening circles, Masashi Oshita, or “Mike” as he is known locally, is a master of traditional Japanese garden design. Together, Nick and Oshita-san discuss what makes Japanese gardens unique, the challenges of creating a Japanese garden outside of Japan, and how traditional Japanese garden design elements can in incorporated into everyday life. [continue reading…]
by Nick Harling
on July 1, 2013
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Six months have passed since the podcast launched and looking back, I have really enjoyed talking with others who share my interest in Japan and I hope you found the first 12 episodes interesting and informative. It has been quite a learning process and I am working hard to constantly improve the quality of both the podcast’s audio and content.
Just a quick programing note, the podcast is going to be taking a little natsu yasumi to relax and spend time with family this month. As a result, July’s production schedule will not be as regular as in previous months. But don’t worry, I have some great interviews lined up for later this summer and into fall. As always, I welcome your feedback at letstalkjapan@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to visit the iTunes store and leave the podcast a positive rating and review. I also appreciate all the Facebook “likes” and Followers on Twitter.
The podcast will return in a few weeks.
by Nick Harling
on June 15, 2013
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In this episode, Nick speaks with members of the Washington, DC-based J Book Club about their summer reading recommendations.
If you would like to support the podcast, please consider purchasing some of the books discussed in this episode using the print and Kindle links below. By doing so, the podcast will receive a small commission to help offset production costs. The books are listed in the order in which they were discussed, regardless of whether they truly match the category under which they are listed. [continue reading…]
by Nick Harling
on June 14, 2013
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Let me be the first to welcome you to “JET Talks”, a brand new speaker series organized by the JET Program Alumni Association of Washington, DC (“JETAADC”).
JET Talks is modeled after the TED Talks concept and will feature dynamic and interesting speakers with the goal of inspiring innovative ideas and conversations on Japan-related themes. JET Talks is separate from the Let’s Talk Japan podcast but our goals are the same – to get people talking and thinking about Japan. [continue reading…]
by Nick Harling
on June 1, 2013
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In this episode, Nick speaks with film director Regge Life about his documentary, Live Your Dream, chronicling the lives of JET Program participants Taylor Anderson and Monty Dickson, who passed away in the March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. This is a moving tribute and a must see for anyone who loves Japan and its people. [continue reading…]
