Podcasts
Aloha from the Kong Show at Osaka's Jo Terrace
Osaka Castle, also known as Osaka Jo (in Japanese) is one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions and it’s located right next to Osaka-Jo Hall, one of Japan’s largest concert venues. This massive multi-purpose hall has hosted such groups and artists as Toto, Janet Jackson, Steely Dan, El Divo, Guns… Read
The Kong Show: Interview with Tower of Power's leader and founder, Emilio Castilio
Arguably, the best, most funky horn section in the world, Tower of Power blew through Japan recently delighting fans ranging in age from their early 20s through 70s and beyond with high-energy, hit-packed shows at Billboard Live in both Tokyo and Osaka. We had a chance to catch up with… Read
Teaching children the intricacies of coding
On the very first episode of Speak Up Asia, host Anthony Joh talks with Michelle Sun about her educational startup that is teaching the children of Hong Kong how to code. Michelle started First Code Academy initially as a side project but when three of the best schools in Hong… Read
The Kong Show visits Gigabar
If you’re looking for a unique and original way to have fun, check our short video introducing you to Tokyo’s Gigabar. This a place for music lovers who can play, sing or just prefer listening to and watching others. See all the details in our short video. Read
The Kong Show visits Ginza Six
We went to the new Ginza Six shopping complex on opening night and made this short video. All the details about this new shopping complex can be found here on our newly designed site. Read
The Kong Show: Get Wired up at Asakusa hotel
In this short video interview, we’ll take a quick walk through and get a peek into some of the various rooms of the newly-opened Wired Hotel in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. Asakusa is a favorite destination for travelers from all over the world mostly because there’s so much to… Read
The Kong Show: Something special for the 'sakura'
It's springtime in Japan, which is cherry blossom season, better known as "sakura." And to celebrate this magical season of renewal, many restaurants in Japan, like BLT Steak in Tokyo, have developed a seasonal menu to satiate the ever-searching palette of Tokyoites looking for something new. You can see pictures… Read
The Kong Show: A chat with Hawaii's Daniel Ho
Singer/songwriter and 6-time Grammy award winner, Hawaii's Daniel Ho, recently recorded a CD with Japan's No. 1 guitar god, Tak Matsumoto of the B'z. The CD is titled "Electric Island Acoustic Sea" and the album showcases the talents of two very different musicians; Daniel who is somewhat of a laid… Read
The Kong Show previews St Patrick's Day
In this brief, on the street interview, we're talking with Declan Somers who provides everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day celebrations and Sunday's parade in Tokyo. Read
The Kong Show has some ideas for White Day
If you're a male living in Japan, you're probably aware that March 14 is White Day and the pressure is on to repay all the ladies that gave you chocolate for Valentine's Day. And, if there's someone truly special in your life, that might call for some truly special gourmet… Read
