Sayonara 2025: Japan's Year in Review

Before fully diving into 2026, the Krewe takes a minute (or 64) to reflect on Japan in 2025, recapping & remembering the good, the bad & the wacky. From the top news stories of 2025 to the year's biggest pop culture stand outs, this episode covers it all! ----- About the Krewe ----- The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans (https://japansocietyofneworleans.wild...) . 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] (mailto:[email protected]) or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan (  / kreweofjapan  ) , Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast (  / kreweofjapanpodcast  ) , Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page (  / kreweofjapanpodcast  ) , TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast (  / kreweofjapanpodcast  ) , LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page (  / krewe-of-japan  ) , Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/kreweofjapan...) , Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast (https://www.threads.com/@kreweofjapan...) & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel (   / @kreweofjapanpodcast9193  ) ). Until next time, enjoy! ----- Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ----- Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! (https://nflshop.k77v.net/kreweofjapan) Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (https://zencastr.com/?via=kreweofjapan) Get your very own JAPAN BEAR SHELTER (https://soranews24.com/2025/11/15/bea...) ----- Past KOJ Episodes Referenced ----- Crash Course in Japanese Politics ft. Tobias Harris of Japan Foresight (S6E13) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Social Media & Perceptions of Japan (S6E8) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E5) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura (S6E2) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Japan 2021: A Year in Review (S2E13) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Greatest Anime of All-Time pt. 3: Modern Day Anime (2010-Present) (S1E18) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8) (https://krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com...) ----- JSNO Upcoming Events ----- JSNO Event Calendar (https://japansocietyofneworleans.wild...) Join JSNO Today! (https://japansocietyofneworleans.wild...)