Lolicon
This week, Otalku #1 and Otalku #2 discuss a disturbing but real topic. "Lolicon" is drawn pornography involving very young characters. How...
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Culture Shock!
A weekly show about Japanese culture.
Culture Shock! Podcast Guide
Listen to Culture Shock!, a Education podcast by Brent P. Newhall. Stream 32 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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20 of 32 episodesPachinko
Pachinko machines are a sort of cross between pinball game and slot machine, and they're massively popular in Japan. Why? And how do you gam...
Kitsune, Japanese foxes
Japanese foxes, or "kitsune," have a long tradition in Japanese folkore. They trick humans, but not in the same way as Western tricksters. A...
Kimono and Yukata
Kimono and yukata are classic Japanese clothes. What are they exactly, and do people even wear them in Japan anymore? Find out! Photo credit...
Japanese Fireworks
Hundreds of fireworks shows fill the skies of Japan every summer. But why? And what are they for? Photo credits: Edogawa hanabi taikai (fire...
Dojo
Japanese martial arts organizations are known for their dōjō, or training facilities. But it goes well beyond martial arts, and has an inter...
School Sports Days
Once a year, schools in Japan celebrate sports day, where the students engage in track and field competitions, human pyramids, and other, mo...
Tanuki
You may have seen these "raccoon dogs" in anime from Inu Yasha to Pom Poko. Tanuki are real animals with a rich mythological tradition. Phot...
The Shinsengumi
Brent and Evan explore the history of the famous Shinsengumi, the Wolves of Mibu who were central actors in the drama of Japan's opening to...
Ramen
There's so much more to ramen than Top Ramen! It's a full-scale gourmet dish; Brent and Evan explain the history and reality of ramen. Photo...
Culture Shock! Futons
Japanese futons are integral to Japanese culture. But they're not quite what you might be used to. Brent and Evan delve into the history and...
Culture Shock! Japanese College Entrance Exams
Anime presents college entrance exams as super-intense. Is it really like that? And why? Photos used in this video are licensed for commerci...
Culture Shock! Shinkansen Bullet Trains
Brent and Evan talk about the super-fast trains of Japan, the shinkansen. Photo credits: Shinkansen, Shinkansen 400series, Shinkansen, Shink...
Culture Shock! Mount Fuji
Brent and Evan talk about that icon of Japan, Mount Fuji. Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/skyseeker/11061598174 https://www.fli...
Culture Shock! Cultural Festivals
You see them in anime frequently: the school has a cultural festival. But what is it? Where did it come from? Brent and Evan have the answer...
Culture Shock! Cram schools
Brent and Evan examine the Japanese phenomenon of cram schools. Are they really as common as they're portrayed in anime, manga, and film? Al...
Culture Shock! Brief History of Samurai
Where did samurai come from? How did they evolve over time? Why are there no more samurai? Brent and Evan explain. Photo credits: https://ww...
Culture Shock! School clubs
What are Japanese after-school clubs like, and how are they different than those found in other cultures? Photos are from the anime series K...
Culture Shock! Love hotels
Japanese love hotels cater to those who want to rent a room by the hour. But they're not as sordid as they initially appear! Photo credits:...
Culture Shock! Host and hostess clubs
Brent & Evan talk about host clubs and hostess clubs, where employees are paid to talk to you. But what are the downsides? Photo credits: ht...
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