<![CDATA[Planet Japan 2.0]]>Welcome to Planet Japan 2.0!

(This YouTube channel is a reboot of the original Planet Japan podcast that ran from 2005 until 2011 and included 200 episodes. The original episodes can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts under "Planet Japan Archive.")

Coming to you from the tropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan, Doug and MiRena invite you to take a break from all the craziness going on in the world and enjoy some entertaining and sometimes downright silly fun as they take a look at what's happening in Japan.

Whether you are a lifelong Japanophile, a traveler planning your next adventure, or simply curious about life on the other side of the globe, join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this extraordinary country.

New episode every week! Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon to join our community and never miss a journey into the heart of Japan!

]]>https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetJapan2Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:47:08 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 06:57:51 GMT60Douglas DeLong<p>Welcome to Planet Japan 2.0!<br /><br />(This YouTube channel is a reboot of the original Planet Japan podcast that ran from 2005 until 2011 and included 200 episodes. The original episodes can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts under "Planet Japan Archive.")<br /><br />Coming to you from the tropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan, Doug and MiRena invite you to take a break from all the craziness going on in the world and enjoy some entertaining and sometimes downright silly fun as they take a look at what's happening in Japan. <br /><br />Whether you are a lifelong Japanophile, a traveler planning your next adventure, or simply curious about life on the other side of the globe, join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this extraordinary country.<br /><br />New episode every week! Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon to join our community and never miss a journey into the heart of Japan!</p>episodicDouglas DeLongdouglasdelong@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ep 2: Curse of the Colonel]]>We dig into the Planet Japan Archive to tell the story of the Curse of the Colonel - How KFC's Colonel Sanders ended up at the bottom of a river for decades and became an important part of the history of the Hanshin Tigers. Then we'll award our Dick of the Week award to an Australian "cockroach kingpin" who was busted with 100,000 illegal cockroaches. Finally, enjoy my interview with my old pal Gomyo, a Buddhist monk and hip hop artist who has lived in Japan since 1994. We'll end the show with a very cool music video by Gomyo & Jill called "Into the Green."

LINKS

Read Gomyo's new graphic novel:
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B2G5nhQSTGvQdjW

Visit our Gumroad shop to find virtual backgrounds and quiz books!
shisaimages.gumroad.com

Music Licence: 6NRDHISFYFKBYVLE

]]>34251773-4035-4f92-92ba-7993f88fabbeSat, 27 Jun 2026 07:53:52 GMT<p>We dig into the Planet Japan Archive to tell the story of the Curse of the Colonel - How KFC's Colonel Sanders ended up at the bottom of a river for decades and became an important part of the history of the Hanshin Tigers. Then we'll award our Dick of the Week award to an Australian "cockroach kingpin" who was busted with 100,000 illegal cockroaches. Finally, enjoy my interview with my old pal Gomyo, a Buddhist monk and hip hop artist who has lived in Japan since 1994. We'll end the show with a very cool music video by Gomyo &amp; Jill called "Into the Green."<br /><br /><b>LINKS</b><br /><br /><b>Read Gomyo's new graphic novel:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B2G5nhQSTGvQdjW" target="_blank"><b>https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B2G5nhQSTGvQdjW</b></a><br /><br /><b>Visit our Gumroad shop to find virtual backgrounds and quiz books!</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shisaimages.gumroad.com/" target="_blank"><b>shisaimages.gumroad.com</b></a><br /><br />Music Licence: 6NRDHISFYFKBYVLE</p>no00:36:322Ep 2: Curse of the Colonelfull<![CDATA[Ep 1: Please Don't Feed the Sacred Deer!]]>Coming to you from the tropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan, Planet Japan 2.0 is a reboot of the popular Planet Japan podcast that ran from 2005-2011. Join Doug and his special guests as they explore the fun and the fascinating in the Land of the Rising Sun!

This week we take a look at...

  • Japan's First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takeiichi's Campaign Tactics
  • The Truth About Kicking Sacred Deer in Nara Park
  • Japan's old anti-dueling law and recent manslaughter case
  • The Baby Body Burger: Japan's jumbo cheeseburger
  • Lawsuits over marital status deception and dating app verification

Chapters

00:00: Welcome Back to Planet Japan 2.0

06:48: Animal News: Deer and Bears in Japan

13:05: Food News: The Baby Body Burger

19:23: Closing Thoughts and Music Video from MiRena

You can help support Planet Japan 2.0 by visiting our online shop: SHISA BOOKS & PRINTABLES. This week we're featuring our fun VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS! While you're there, sign up for our newsletter!

You can find lots of great music from our featured musical guest this week, MiRena... on YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM!

]]>87bcbc2c-bca2-4559-97e2-a989c102455aMon, 18 May 2026 12:02:14 GMT<p>Coming to you from the tropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan, Planet Japan 2.0 is a reboot of the popular Planet Japan podcast that ran from 2005-2011. Join Doug and his special guests as they explore the fun and the fascinating in the Land of the Rising Sun!</p><p></p><p><b>This week we take a look at...</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Japan's First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takeiichi's Campaign Tactics</li><li>The Truth About Kicking Sacred Deer in Nara Park</li><li>Japan's old anti-dueling law and recent manslaughter case</li><li>The Baby Body Burger: Japan's jumbo cheeseburger</li><li>Lawsuits over marital status deception and dating app verification<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p><b>00:00: </b>Welcome Back to Planet Japan 2.0</p><p><b>06:48: </b>Animal News: Deer and Bears in Japan</p><p><b>13:05: </b>Food News: The Baby Body Burger</p><p><b>19:23: </b>Closing Thoughts and Music Video from MiRena<br /><br />You can help support Planet Japan 2.0 by visiting our online shop: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shisaimages.gumroad.com/" target="_blank">SHISA BOOKS &amp; PRINTABLES</a>. This week we're featuring our fun <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shisaimages.gumroad.com/?section=BXZ-X5df2bK6U3lJwkdGtA%3D%3D" target="_blank">VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS</a>! While you're there, sign up for our newsletter!<br /><br />You can find lots of great music from our featured musical guest this week, MiRena... on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qc90f5AZvivvhvEsoX3Hg" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mirena_sings?igsh=NGN6NGdhYWkweG9q&amp;utm_source=qr" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a>!</p>no00:26:481Ep 1: Please Don't Feed the Sacred Deer!full