Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael
03/15/24 • 58 min
13 years have passed since the catastrophic events of March 11th's Great East Japan earthquake & tsunami, along with the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant. Fukushima, as a prefectural community, has demonstrated incredible resiliency in its recovery efforts, but unfortunately there still is a residual stigma attached to the prefecture. One way that Fukushima has been combating that reputation is through some creative initiatives involving education through first-hand experiences. Today, the Krewe sits down with William McMichael, an integral figure in these projects, to discuss how Fukushima University's Fukushima Ambassadors Program & Hope Tourism have helped introduce the world to Fukushima in a different way.
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
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------ Fukushima-Related Links ------
Our Fukushima (Student-run Facebook Page)
Fukushima Hamadori (VR Experience)
Krewe of Japan S1E6 "3/11: A Tribute to Tohoku's Recovery & Resilience"
Article - Changing Hearts & Minds on Reality of Fukushima's Recovery (The Japan Times)
Article - Canadian Leads Program on Fukushima for Overseas Students (Kyodo News)
Contribute Today - Japan Disaster: Relief & Recovery via Peace Winds America
Contribute Today - Emergency Response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake via AAR Japan
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
13 years have passed since the catastrophic events of March 11th's Great East Japan earthquake & tsunami, along with the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Plant. Fukushima, as a prefectural community, has demonstrated incredible resiliency in its recovery efforts, but unfortunately there still is a residual stigma attached to the prefecture. One way that Fukushima has been combating that reputation is through some creative initiatives involving education through first-hand experiences. Today, the Krewe sits down with William McMichael, an integral figure in these projects, to discuss how Fukushima University's Fukushima Ambassadors Program & Hope Tourism have helped introduce the world to Fukushima in a different way.
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
Liquid IV Offer Link to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)
------ Fukushima-Related Links ------
Our Fukushima (Student-run Facebook Page)
Fukushima Hamadori (VR Experience)
Krewe of Japan S1E6 "3/11: A Tribute to Tohoku's Recovery & Resilience"
Article - Changing Hearts & Minds on Reality of Fukushima's Recovery (The Japan Times)
Article - Canadian Leads Program on Fukushima for Overseas Students (Kyodo News)
Contribute Today - Japan Disaster: Relief & Recovery via Peace Winds America
Contribute Today - Emergency Response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake via AAR Japan
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
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------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
Liquid IV Offer Link to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)
------ Bill Tsutsui Links ------
Bill Tsutsui x Godzilla Music Video
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Program Application
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Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt
On March 1st, the world lost a pop culture legend, Akira Toriyama. In today's episode, friend-of-the-podcast Matt Alt re-joins the Krewe to look a back at the legacy that Toriyama left behind and his impact on pop culture in Japan and around the world. You won't want to miss this one!
------ About the Krewe ------
The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------
Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!
Liquid IV Offer Link to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)
------ Past KOJ Podcast Episodes with Matt ------
The History of Nintendo (S4E18)
How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (S3E13)
Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda (S2E5)
Rapid Fire Question Challenge (S1B - After the Recap Episode)
Krewe Cuts: Unabridged Matt Alt Interview *Bonus Content* (S1B - After Episode 1)
------ Matt Alt Links ------
Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World
Pure Invention Newsletter on SubStack
------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------
2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Program Application (4/30/24 Deadline)
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