Episode 9 of Japan Podshow takes you 800 feet above Tokyo to the observation deck of the Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku), where Joseph and George discuss how the Earth recently moved for them, and why everyone in Japan should wear fishtanks around their necks at all times.

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Interview: Jeffrey Rowe – acting and modeling in Japan

There’s an extract of an interview with media producer, actor, model and trainer Jeffrey Rowe who, with Jet Set Inc, is seeking to bridge the gap between East and West in the entertainment industry. What does he recommend for others wanting to work in these fields in Japan?

The full interview with Jeffrey will soon be available on a new podshow from Pokya.jp, Making it in Japan, to be launched later this week.

Jeffrey can also be found on @jeffreyroweTwitter.

Earthquakes in Japan

This past week we’ve had a few big earthquakes here in Japan – George and Joseph discuss what it was like to feel them, and what steps can be taken to make sure you’re amongst the first to know that one is on it’s way.

Learning Japanese

George and Joseph provide some more prongs in their multi-pronged approach for learning Japanese

Interview: Jamie Lano – how to become a successful manga artist

We also have an interview with Jamie Lano, a self-taught manga artist from Seattle who, through hard work and persistency has made it into a top Manga publishing company and is working on the sequel to one of Japan’s all-time most popular manga series.

Jamie also presents Pop’n’ Press, a children’s TV program for TV Asahi.

Hear what advice she has for others looking to succeed in the manga industry!

COMPETITION TIME: WIN TICKETS TO THE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL THEATRE TOKYO – ZED

That’s right, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see the fantastic ‘Zed’ performed at the Cirque du Soleil Theatre Tokyo.

Entering is easy – just watch our special episode of Japan Podshow - Cirque du Soleil Zed Special – (the answers might be found in the interview with Gemma in both long and short versions). Send in your answers to the two simple questions by email to hello [at] japanpodshow.com and you could be a winner!

Win gorgeous Japanese lacquer mouse pads, fans or mini-happi!

If you don’t live in Japan, we have other prizes for you – some beautiful laquer mouse pads, miniature happi coat decorations or fans. Answer a simple question and email it to us to be in with a very good chance of winning!

When you enter, let us know if you have a preference for a lacquer mouse mat, a mini-happi (actually a folded cloth!), other lacquer-wear, or a mini-fan.

Competition answers should be sent to hello [at mark] japanpodshow.com

Listeners’ Feedback

We also have listener’s feedback – the Illinois saga continues – and George suddenly demonstrates a talent Joseph never knew he had!

Music: Teh Shirts

Teh Shirts perform ‘Hands Fold’. Check them out on MySpace and Facebook

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