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“it’s confusing. too many people telling the story ! i lasted 10 minutes . stop trying to be a film ! it’s a podcast.”
jeffcooz1239 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/24
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“This was truly a fascinating investigation”
Sup3rch4ton via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/06/24
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“Of Jake and Shoko narrating this story. It’s been so engaging that I find myself still listening in the parking lot not wanting it to end.!”
N0mad007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
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“Easy to listen to and inclusive of thoughtful, useful detail.”
Tbregs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“Jake has such a greta voice and the whole thing is so well done. Missing Tokyo Vice a lot so this was nice to find.”
Nejafeja via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/24
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“Well balanced, good pace, I liked it.”
SophieStL via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/27/24
“I just couldn’t stop listening. Really great storytelling and insights into why (and how) people “evaporate” in Japan.”
Juliet2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/06/24
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“Admittedly I felt it started slow but once it got going I felt I learned so much, particularly about the Japanese culture. I have never had an interest in doing so before but the hosts made it engaging for me, so before I knew, I felt like I’d been in the middle of a Japanese missing persons novel.”
Ta2dMnky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
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“Jake and Shoko are incredible storytellers and I really appreciate how well they narrate together. This is a fantastic series. I don’t like to binge podcasts but I couldn’t help myself with this one!”
Acote1224 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“I listen to 10+ hours of podcast every day…I have for years…I don’t think I’ve ever felt compelled to write a review before but here I am. Honestly, I started and finished this season today. I was hooked from jump street and never once considered listening to something else.
The narration and...”Read full review »
TYLERRAYMUSIC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“Narrated very well! Story was intriguing and never felt boring or drawn out. I feel like a lot of podcasts put unnecessary fillers to extend their episode count but this podcast did not do that in the slightest. I enjoyed this throughly and I am a little disappointed that I binged it in two days!...”Read full review »
Someone’s Hot Mother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/24
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“Love the show! But I did look up statute of limitations on murder in Japan Apparently, the statute was actually abolished in 2010.”
Dkelley822 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/24
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“Addictive listen into a dark, disturbing and uncomfortable side to how missing persons are viewed and handled in Japan. A cast of very colourful characters & varied and tight storylines keep you engaged.”
Purplefrog72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Malaysia ·
04/24/24
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“I’ve long been a huge fan of Japan and Japanese culture. I had a good fortune to go there in the summer of 2021 for work. I never felt safer anywhere as a woman on my own. I felt like I could wake up at 2:30 in the morning and walk around the city and feel completely safe. After listening to this...”Read full review »
biggerhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“This podcast is true crime but unlike so many other true crime podcasts. It’s intriguing but doesn’t try overly hard to lead you to that conclusion. I think we’ve all felt backed into a corner with the urge to leave everything and everyone behind to run away from your reality. But I think this...”Read full review »
xLIZisCOOLx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“I cannot tell you how much I love Japan. Since I was much younger. When I joined the military in the 90s I requested orders to Japan. I was not successful. But hey, Antarctica was an amazing experience. Tokyo Vice is incredible for the depth and texture and taste of the 90s, plus just the...”Read full review »
jjmaverick1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/19/24
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“I am a subscriber. Why am I hearing Popeye commercials?! Come on folks…”
Boujie88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/01/24
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“I always have been aware of the stark contrast of Japanese culture in relation to the fluidity of western society……..but this podcast is utterly fascinating and beyond belief…….you must listen.”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/24
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“Really really enjoyed this pod it was so interesting!! Great hosts”
mkm11111257 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/24
“Riveting and heartbreaking. I’m already a fan of Jake Adelstein because of the book Tokyo Vice. I was curious about this podcast and gave it a go. I was hooked within the first couple of minutes. It’s exceptional. Superb writing and all around fantastic.
Shoko is a great companion to Jake. The...”Read full review »
Bladrunner1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“Loved this show. It’s detailed and has beautiful, empathetic story telling.
Looking forward to many more seasons!!”
Deval Kartik via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
02/12/24
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“A window into another world which I had heard about on a surface level, but this is the first time as far as I know, it has been explored in-depth. Exceptionally well produced, fabulous investigative journalism, so interesting and insightful. Wow!”
TashaYar88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/11/24
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“Great podcast which covers the issue from so many angles, really engaging and hard to stop listening!
If you ever do a follow up episode, I’d love to hear more specifically about parents who disappear with or essentially kidnap their children to gain custody. So heart breaking and seemingly...”Read full review »
Finnfob via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/08/24
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“Listened to first episode and I’m hooked! Love it!”
Layla in Australia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/03/24
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“I’m giving this 5 stars, although I do think some trimming could have helped with the storyline. It’s a very compelling topic, and Shoko Plambeck is an excellent foil to Adelstein as they explore both the specific case of Morimoto’s disappearance and the wider phenomenon in Japanese culture. Well...”Read full review »
Stoermy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“‘The Evaporated’ is tells a dark and intriguing true crime story about Japan and its narrators Shoko Plambeck and Jake Adelstein tell it well. I do hope there might be a second season, not necessarily focusing on the ‘evaporated’ if there is nothing left to say about that issue, but on other...”Read full review »
Michey1978 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
01/28/24
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“Just wow! This is one of those rare and valuable creations that make you genuinely sad when you know you’ve come to the end of devouring it. Bravo people! This I love. Such a great podcast. An amazing story and story telling. I was riveted immediately and found this so enjoyable and fascinating....”Read full review »
SEBUBBA THE FIRST via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/26/24
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“Josh, you have such a great podcaster voice. This was great!”
BeccafromBocomo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/24
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“It’s an interesting story that could’ve been told in a lot fewer episodes. I eventually bailed on it.”
SOOOO tired of calculus... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“Jake Adelstein is an amazing reporter and essayist on the fringes of Japanese society. This podcast was a perfect medium for his exploration of the very different reasons people in Japan fall between the cracks, along with the guidebooks and night movers who allow people to vanish or start over....”Read full review »
Andrew in Honolulu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/24
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“I’ve never been to Japan but have always been fascinated by their culture, work ethic, history, and rigid adherence to the rule of law. This podcast peeled back Japan’s uptight facade and provided an interesting insight to their culture and daily challenges. I loved the series and look forward to...”Read full review »
Kozmo 702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“I came here because I was so pleasantly thrilled with the HBO/MAX series Tokyo Vice. That put me on an enthralling Jake Adelstein trip that brought me here.
If you haven’t seen the show (Tokyo Vice), you should definitely catch it. You can also purchase Jake’s books.
Listening to this podcast...”Read full review »
renandjulia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“A fascinating window into Japanese culture. Top notch story editing.”
LeylaDM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Each episode was absolutely delightful and of course intriguing. Thank you so much, after a drought, I found a podcast I enjoyed so much. It has really stood out for me as a stellar podcast on many levels!”
Judith Jane via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/19/23
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“It’s so refreshing to come across a podcast on this fascinating topic. The podcast was so informative and I learned so much, particularly about Japanese culture, society and Japan’s legal system. The hosts have a great rapport and are true journalists. Fingers crossed for a season 2 on a...”Read full review »
jipjopflop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/23
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