On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to John David, a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. About John Davis John Davis is a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. He operates . Topics Discussed About moving to Japan and trying to find a job teaching English in Japan About why John Davis started making cheese in Okinawa About the Okinawa inspired cheeses John Davis makes The weather in Sapporo Sapporo's milk A simple cheese recipe Experiences teaching Egnlish in Japan About learning the Japanese language The cost of milk in Okinawa About experimenting with cheese About finding good places to film in Japan About filming bears in Hokkaido About getting footage of the monkey queen in Oita Funny/memorable trail cam videos Places to hike in Fukuoka And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Links, Videos, Etc. If you're looking to pick up some of John's cheese, check out his website below. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at
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