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This episode of The Japanofiles Podcast begins at "Ame Ichi" , an annual Matsumoto event with close to 450 years of history. The second segment of today's show features long-time resident Herb Leisenfelder, who talks about his experiences living and working in both Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures.

Direct download: Japanofiles_18.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:12 PM
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Today's guest, Shirley Delsart, talks about a number of her Japan-related experiences, including coming to Japan for the first time in the 1980s, as well as her subsequent decision to move here to Nagano Prefecture. Shirley also shares stories about language mistakes and various cultural differences she has experienced.
Direct download: Japanofiles_17.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:02 PM
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John Koons, outdoor adventurer and 'man about the globe', visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss his reasons for moving to Nagano Prefecture, and to talk about his recent experience of hiking around Tohoku, the northernmost region of Japan's Honshu island.

Direct download: Japanofiles_16.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:56 PM
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For this episode of The Japanofiles PodcastErin King talks about her lifelong interest in Japan, and about various other Japan-related topics -- language study, her work situation in Nagano Prefecture, thoughts on Japanese cultural identity, and more.
Direct download: Japanofiles_15.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:57 PM
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Episode 14 of The Japanofiles Podcast features a discussion with Daniel Martin, an American from Oklahoma. Daniel first came to Matsumoto as a university student, and he now lives and works here. Our conversation covers various topics, including Daniel's experience as a student in Japan and how that contrasts with his present life as a shakaijin.
Direct download: Japanofiles_14.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:04 PM
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For this episode of The Japanofiles Podcast, I am joined by Mark Brierley, another long-time resident of Matsumoto.  Mark talks about his early interest in Japan and about his various work experiences.
Direct download: Japanofiles_13.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:05 PM
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Richard Robinson, the man who brought Halloween to Matsumoto, is my guest for this episode.  In addition to explaining why he organized the annual Halloween in Matsumoto event, Richard talks about his early interest in Japan, as well as his reasons for moving to Matsumoto.

Direct download: Japanofiles_12.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:55 AM
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This "kiri-otoshi" episode of The Japanofiles Podcast features short discussions with six different guests.
Direct download: Japanofiles_11.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:22 PM
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This week I talk with Ian Beattie, a self-employed carpenter and long-time resident of the Matsumoto area. Ian shares his thoughts on a variety of topics related to housing and the construction business in Japan.
Direct download: Japanofiles_10.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:30 PM
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This installment of The Japanofiles Podcast explores two aspects of traditional Japanese culture. The first segment presents a visit to a Japanese harvest festival, the Taimatsu Matsuri (Torch Festival), which is held every autumn in Asama Onsen. The second segment is a discussion about kyudo, Japanese traditional archery.

Direct download: Japanofiles_09.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:14 AM
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