

In this episode of the Deep in Japan podcast, I sit down with the one and only Jake Adelstein, renowned journalist and author of several acclaimed books about Japan’s underworld. We dive deep into his book The Last Yakuza, exploring its themes and stories in a surprisingly informal and amusing chat. Jake brings his unique wit, charm, and deep insights into the conversation, making this one of the most entertaining interviews yet. Whether you’re a fan of his books, interested in Japanese culture, or just here for a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone.
Books by Jake Adelstein:
Jake’s work is also available here on Amazon Japan for Japanese readers.
Jake’s Blog and Substack:
Podcasts Hosted by Jake:
Connect with Jake:
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking!
Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
67 episodi
In this episode of the Deep in Japan podcast, I sit down with the one and only Jake Adelstein, renowned journalist and author of several acclaimed books about Japan’s underworld. We dive deep into his book The Last Yakuza, exploring its themes and stories in a surprisingly informal and amusing chat. Jake brings his unique wit, charm, and deep insights into the conversation, making this one of the most entertaining interviews yet. Whether you’re a fan of his books, interested in Japanese culture, or just here for a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone.
Books by Jake Adelstein:
Jake’s work is also available here on Amazon Japan for Japanese readers.
Jake’s Blog and Substack:
Podcasts Hosted by Jake:
Connect with Jake:
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Deep in Japan is an independent, crowd-funded project - so every yen helps keep it alive and kicking!
Got something to say? Catch me deep.in.japan.podcast@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
67 episodi
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