The Hidden Japan Podcast

Sam Barclay

Japan is often portrayed as a land of kawaii culture and cat cafes, of samurai and sushi. On this show we leave stereotypes behind, exploring the diverse experiences of people who have seen this fascinating country in extraordinary ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

4 Episodes

Tim Bunting - The Kiwi Yamabushi
1/4/2022
36:13
On this episode of the Hidden Japan Podcast, I talk to Tim Bunting, a yamabushi who lives in beautiful Yamagata Prefecture. For more information on Tim, you can access his website here: https://timbunting.com/ His YouTube channel is a must see - that's here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimBunting As always, massive thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for supporting this podcast. They are a licensed travel operator based in Matsuyama, Ehime, specialising in outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. They run multiday cycling and sea kayaking tours, food tours, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and awesome one day tours that help you truly explore Shikoku. Visit their website https://hiddenjapantravel.com
Eric Chevallier - The Apprentice Blacksmith
11/15/2021
40:39
On this episode of the Hidden Japan Podcast, I talk to Eric Chevallier who apprenticed with a traditional Japanese blacksmith for five years, making exceptional knives and bonsai scissors. For more information about Eric, you can access his website here: https://www.desakai.com/ And the museum where he now works is here: https://www.sakaidensan.jp/en/crafts/knife Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for their support. They are a licensed travel operator based in Matsuyama, focusing on outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. They run multiday cycling and sea kayaking tours, food tours, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and awesome one day tours that help you truly explore Shikoku. Visit their website https://www.hiddenjapantravel.com for more information.
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Rogier Uitenboogaart - The Washi Maker
9/5/2021
36:13
On this episode, we talk with Rogier Uitenboogaart, a master Japanese paper maker, about his dedication to Washi and his life in the rural mountains of Shikoku, Japan. Rogier runs the Kamikoya Washi Studio. Here's the link to his work: https://kamikoya-washi.com/english. Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for supporting this Podcast. Here's the link to their site: https://hiddenjapantravel.com. They can help with all your travel needs in Shikoku. They have great tours to help you see Shikoku differently and they can even organise washi-making workshops with Rogier.
Jessica Brown - The Taiko Apprentice
8/2/2021
36:14
On this episode, we talk to Jess Brown about her life living and training with one of Japan's premier drumming groups. Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for their support. They are a licensed travel operator based in Matsuyama, focusing on outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. They run multiday cycling and sea kayaking tours, food tours, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and awesome one day tours that help you truly explore Shikoku. Visit their website https://www.hiddenjapantravel.com for more information.

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The Hidden Japan Podcast

Sam Barclay

4 Episodes

Tim Bunting - The Kiwi Yamabushi

Eric Chevallier - The Apprentice Blacksmith

Rogier Uitenboogaart - The Washi Maker

Jessica Brown - The Taiko Apprentice