ABNRML JAPAN

 [ EP 30 ]  We discuss the impact of COVID 19 and how it’s been living in Japan as foreigner residents. Tune in for a laidback discussion.    [ TIME CODES ] 02:12 Topic Introduction  03:46 Life During Pandemic: Social Distancing  16:43 Impact: Reactions, Under Reporting? 30:54 Memes and Conspiracies  45:17 Coping with Corona Anxiety50:38 Tips for Passing Time Under Quarantine53:47 Non-Remote Work: an ALT Perspective59:22 Amabie, a Yokai, and its Legend About Preventing Pandemics    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads     [ RESOURCES ]  Amabie, Yokai Legend and Pictures: https://bit.ly/3aXiwC6 Things for Queers to do while we’re self-isolating IG Post: https://bit.ly/2wg8I7v Article: Man’s “desire” to spread corona: https://bit.ly/33pKCDz Article: Japan McD worker tests positive for corona: https://bit.ly/39XYW8A      

 [ Bonus EP 2 ]  We answer a listener's question about the “hardest thing about podcasting” then dive into spring in Japan, where Bree shares her thoughts on the Sakura Frapp. We fell into a Netflix binge with The Circle and Aashish shares manga thoughts of the new Death Note One Shot. Then we cap it off talking about the C*ronavirus and how it’s been affecting daily living in Japan. Tune in!     [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ MUSIC USED ] Turtle Time By Verified Picasso          

 [ EP 29 ]  We discuss the legend of the first foreign-born Samurai in Japan, Yasuke. Tune in for a laidback discussion.    [ TIME CODES ] 02:55 Topic Introduction 04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan 10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him  20:53 Why his legend is so captivating  27:26 Upcoming and current story adaptations via film, series, and more.    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads     [ RESOURCES ]  Yasuke was not a slave article: https://bit.ly/2VkK13K Webb & DeSnoo’s blog: https://yasuke-san.com/ Afro Samurai Manga/Anime Wiki page: https://bit.ly/2uxduNa Chadwick to play Yasuke: https://bit.ly/2Vjj14P Lakeith to play Yasuke: https://bit.ly/38ZM1Tl Yasuke’s Wiki page: https://bit.ly/32oCHpg CNN Travel article: https://cnn.it/38UK62k History Extra’s article: https://bit.ly/2HVigqS Netflix Yasuke title: https://www.netflix.com/title/80990863 HTH YouTube Video on Yasuke: https://bit.ly/2ush4rE      

 [ EP 28 ] We react to common romance norms, discuss amatonormativity, and cap it off with trendy Valentine foods in Japan this year. Tune in for a laidback discussion.    [ TIME CODES ] 01:35 Listener Question Segment: Favorite Japanese Dessert 03:17 Topic Introduction: Romance Norms 13:15 “13 Tips to Make a Good Relationship Great” 28:04 “Unhealthy Social Norms for Relationships" 46:26 “5 Ways Amatonormativity Sets Harmful Relationship Norms for us all" 50:32 Closer Convo Segment: Trendy Valentine Food Trends in Japan    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso     [ RESOURCES ]  Article 1: “13 Tips" https://bit.ly/3buie6E Article 2: "Unhealthy Norms” https://bit.ly/2URXOyT Article 3: “Amatonormativity” https://bit.ly/2Sh0TXu Chocolate Ramen https://bit.ly/3bxsUS0         

 [ EP 27 ] We discuss the creative lifestyle, pressures, imposter syndrome, tips, and more. Tune in for a laidback discussion.    [ TIME CODES ] 01:35 Podcast Updates 03:17 Topic Introduction: Creative Lifestyle, Mediums, & Goals 13:15 Pressures, Downsides, Imposter Syndrome 28:04 Techniques to cope with IS 46:26 Upsides and Personal Benefits 50:32 Tips for easier Creative Output57:06 Closer Convo Segment: Japanese Conbini Storytime & Coronavirus    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso     [ RESOURCES ]  Imposter Syndrome https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469         

 [ EP 26 ] Japanese Urban Legend of the Yuki Onna (Snow Woman), a supernatural spirit, often described as a beautiful woman who floats throughout snowy nights and mountains looking for lost travelers to prey on. Stay tuned for the end where we review the 1965 film Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Anthology of the Yuki Onna & the 2016 Yuki Onna film. Check out our previous episode in this series. S3E18- 9 Japanese Urban Legends     [ TIME CODES ] 02:01 Listener Question Segment: Fave Anime Series 07:35 Topic Introduction 09:19 Part 1- Yuki Onna’s Origin 15:19 Part 2- Her Legends Across Japan 36:53 Yuki Onna in Popular Culture 42:44 Closer Convo Segment: 1965 / 2016 Yuki Onna Movie Reviews    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Spoops By STRYSTYL Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso     [ RESOURCES ]  Yokai Bio http://yokai.com/yukionna/ Wiki Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuki-onna Yokai Wiki https://yokai.fandom.com/wiki/Yuki-Onna Yuki Onna in Anime https://www.anime-planet.com/characters/tags/yuki-onna Infamous Legend Story http://anomalyinfo.com/Topics/yuki-onna-snow-woman-japan Japan Lover Blog http://japanlover.me/cool/kakkoii-information/the-legend-of-yuki-onna/         

 [ EP 25 ] Japan Crime Files #3: Poisoned Milk in Saitama Prefecture (1960) and the Paraquat Vending Machine Poisonings throughout Japan (1985). Both of these crime cases still contain some mystery 'til this day, tune in to hear the wicked details of these incidents. **Content Warning** Suicide and death. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised. Check out our previous episode in this series. S3E22- Fusako Sano: Held Captive for 9 Years.    [ TIME CODES ] 02:00 Listener Question Segment 03:50 Topic Introduction 05:42 Part 1- Pesticide Milk Murders 25:47 Part 2- Vending Machine Paraquat Poisonings 39:39 Closer Convo Segment     [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Spoops By STRYSTYL Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso     [ RESOURCES ] Milk case article http://yabusaka.moo.jp/saitama-gyunyu.htm Vending machine case articles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraquat_murders  https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/10/world/japanese-puzzle-the-vending-machine-murders.html  Japan’s cheapest hotel article https://bit.ly/2sZNAAC         

 [ EP 24 ] We talk about the differences of New Years traditions and the culture of “New Year, New Me.” Thanks for tuning in!    [ TIME CODES ] 05:05 Listener Question Segment 09:45 Topic Introduction 16:21 Popular Resolution Practices 22:45 “New Year, New Me” Culture 30:06 NYE & NY Traditions in Japan vs USA 45:12 Resolution Regrets 54:45 2020 Intentions 1:00:32 Closer Convo Segment     [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://spoti.fi/3aD3W35    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso       

Ep 023: We answer your questions about love, relationships, sexuality and more! If you missed the chance to send in a question for this episode, you can send one in anytime for a future episode ➭ www.abnrmljapan.com/questions   ✰ This is the last episode of Season 3 !!!! ♡ Thanks for sticking it through with us  ✎ Stay tune for Season 4 in January 2020 ❅ Subscribe for Winter in Japan videos this month   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg     Time Codes 02:58 Topic Introduction 03:55 Developing healthy communication 08:52 Pro’s Con’s married in Japan 15:50 Japan’s Valentine’s Day & White Day 20:54 Throwing in the towel 26:45 Crushes 36:34 Married and working together 41:07 Monogamy, Open, etc 45:10 LGBT+ vs straight relationships 51:50 Problematic exes, "situationships"   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 022:  Japan Crime Files #2: When Fusako Sano was nine years old, she vanished after school in 1990. She was abducted and held captive for nine years by Nobuyuki Satō, a 28 year old Japanese man. This case took place in Niigata prefecture and often referenced as the “Niigata girl confinement incident”. It holds record of the longest confinement kidnapping case in Japan. Tune in to hear the details of this crime incident and what happened to Sano.**Content Warning** Physical Abuse and Violence. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised.Check out our previous episode in this series. S2E15- The Kobe School Killer - Seito Sakakibara    Time Codes 03:49 Case intro 04:04 Part 1: The Abduction 11:10 Part 2: Life in Captivity 28:02 Part 3: Sano’s Discovery 38:20 Part 4: Satō’s Prosecution   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Case Resources  https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Fusako_Sano https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2003/07/11/national/man-who-held-girl-for-nine-years-to-serve-14-supreme-court-rules/#.XduGGJMzY8Z https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2002/01/23/national/girls-nine-year-captor-gets-14-year-term/#.XduGG5MzY8Z https://apnews.com/2275b7fd8cc18cb4012471e78a55994a http://www.everybodykills.com/fusako-sano-and-the-niigata-girl-confinement-incident/ https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/4/19554106/girl-s-9-years-of-captivity-shocks-japan http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/761787.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/623459.stm https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/forgotten-celebrities-villains-victims-20-years-later    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Spoops By STRYSTYL

Ep 021: We discuss what it’s like spending the holidays overseas and taking care of your mental health during that experience. Tune in to hear our stories and tips.♡ Love Q&A question submissions are now *closed*, but feel free to send one in anytime for a future episode! ➭ ( www.abnrmljapan.com/questions )    Time Codes 02:34 Topic Introduction 04:34 Going back home for the Holidays 13:00 Staying abroad during the Holidays 25:39 Expecting visitors 28:38 Our travel preferences and throwback stories 45:32 Holiday Traditions 51:27 Closer: Favorite Holiday foods    Check this out >>  Aashish @ STRYSTYL  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMd6fU_EvPSXPCJGkTH3SA Homesickness Abroad Tips  https://www.abnrmljapan.com/home/homesickness-overseas Red Flag Behavior  https://www.abnrmljapan.com/home/10commonredflagbehaviors   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 020: Today we have a special guest, Jeannette aka Spiffy Penguin, joining us to talk about her experience while on an exchange program at a Japanese university. We also dive into J-Fashion, anime, and more!♡ Love Q&A question submissions are now *closed*, but feel free to send one in anytime for a future episode! ➭ ( www.abnrmljapan.com/questions )    Time Codes 01:47 J-Fashion & cosplay 12:38 Experience & difficult adjustments 21:11 Funny reactions from people in Japan 36:53 Japanese University exchange program 47:58 POC characters in anime 57:13 Would you rather 1:02:30 Closer: Weeb & otaku culture thoughts    Our Guest Feature: Spiffy // Follow her! ♡ Instagram @spiffypenguin Twitter @SpiffyPenguin Facebook @spiffypenguin Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/SpiffyPenguin Twitch  https://www.twitch.tv/spiffypenguin   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 019: We wanted to get a bit more personal for y’all by answering some questions about our life before moving to Tokyo. We dive into past jobs, skills, friendships, favorites, things we miss, university life, and more.♡ Love Q&A question submissions are now *closed*, but feel free to send one in anytime for a future episode! ➭ ( www.abnrmljapan.com/questions )    Time Codes 02:50 Topic Introduction 05:26 Questions & Answers   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Bonus 1: Over time Halloween has become more of a staple in Japan. Lately it’s been in full swing, so tune in to hear about what it’s like in Tokyo. Time Codes 02:21 Differences: Trick or Treating? Parties. Costumes. Ghosts and Horror. 12:59 Popular Events: Amusement parks, Parades, Cosplay, Etc. 23:07 Our Halloween Experiences in Japan   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan   Show Links Our Urban Legends Youtube video https://youtu.be/Wye8dLnBHKE Halloween Japan Events https://bit.ly/2pfr4SA Halloween Event Guide https://bit.ly/31QalCG Horror-Themed Restaurants https://bit.ly/343EqQz     Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 018: We get spooky again, this time we discuss 9 Japanese Urban Legends. Japan has a rich history of ghost stories and folklore about the afterlife. If that’s your cup of tea, you’ll love this episode. Stay tuned for the end where we review a movie based on one of them. Check out our Halloween in Tokyo bonus episode!**Content Warning** Some stories have mentions of suicide and assault. Listener discretion is advised.    Time Codes 01:18 Topic Introduction 02:36 PART 1: Real World Urban Legends [context] 02:43 Yamashita’s Hidden Treasure 05:10 Sony Timer 07:53 Curse of the KFC Colonel 11:00 Shinjuku Robot Building 13:48 PART 2: Supernatural Japan: Yokai, Yurei, etc. [context] 16:44 Hanako san of the Toilet 20:19 Aka Manto - Red Cape 23:25 The Haunted Taxi Ride 28:07 PART 3: Scary Ass Urban Legends [context] 28:28 Teke Teke 38:55 Kuchisake Onna: Slit Mouth Woman 55:38 Kuchisake Onna Movie Review   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Links Our Urban Legends Youtube video https://youtu.be/Wye8dLnBHKE Kuchisake Onna Webtoon Comic https://bit.ly/31Ro7EW Japanese UL https://grapee.jp/en/68412     Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald The Abandoned By MONST3R Spoops By STRYSTYL    Art Kuchisake-onna by David Gaillet

Ep 017: Today we a have special guest, Aneesh from The Good Times Podcast, joining us to talk about our collective trip to India, Myths & A Would You Rather Question Game. Stay tuned for the end where we briefly discuss our experience during Typhoon 19 Hagibis in Tokyo this past weekend. Check out another guest feature with Spiffy Penguin "J-Fashion, University, & Anime" in episode 20 on Season 3.Time Codes 01:15 Guest Introduction 02:23 First impressions of India + Flyer tips 10:30 Travel Essentials 14:40 Post 10 year reflection 27:14 Tips for people interested in traveling to India + Debunking Myths 36:56 Aneesh asks us questions about Tokyo 48:51 Closer: Would You Rather Question Game 1:05:12 Typhoon 19 Hagibis Experience   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us on Instagram • Facebook • Twitter Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan   Our Guest Feature: Aneesh   Instagram @Aneesh201 The Good Times Podcast  Apple https://apple.co/2Pqyg9g Spotify https://spoti.fi/36aQAJp Support him on Anchor  https://bit.ly/2Jsbqdj Give his podcast a listen ♡    Resources  Article Mentioned https://bit.ly/2MhzYI1  Purple Sky https://bit.ly/31fjiVB  Typhoon 19 Victims https://bit.ly/2MkiQBw    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 016: We highlight Non-Binary Identities in Japan in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. Our Enby host leads this conversation, tune in! Check out our "Gender & Sexuality" episode series, 7 & 8 on Season 1 Time Codes 02:27 Topic Introduction 07:58 Part 1: Current Non-Binary Landscape in Japan 22:27 Part 2: Visibility Progress 31:22 Part 3: Japanese Gender Vocabulary 44:03 Part 4: Legal Struggles of Non-Binary Gender Identities (NBGI) 52:35 Part 5: International Legal Recognition of NBGI 1:06:42 Topic Closer   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout! @abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us on Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan    Resources Kamakura City Partnership System https://bit.ly/2OuIGEq Japan Today: Form updates https://bit.ly/2LV1tXH Ameba: X-Gender comic https://amba.to/2nvjKS0 An Introduction to X-Jendā https://bit.ly/31WaXaJ NHK World-Japan article https://bit.ly/2VoOfFS GenderqueerID article https://bit.ly/2Ot9YuF Understanding Gender https://bit.ly/11x31gl Gender Binary Wiki https://bit.ly/1PR41CL TransEquality article https://bit.ly/2Cjx79P Japanese Pronouns https://bit.ly/2oXoFeW Lingo5 Song https://bit.ly/2AS4stv     LGBTQ+ Educators & Favs Ericka Hart (Sex Educator/Speaker) IG @ihartericka Ravneet Vohra (Creator of Wearyourvoice) Twitter @RavneetVohra Gender Reveal (Podcast) Twitter @gendereveal Decolonizing Fitness (Podcast) IG @decolonizing_fitness Sex Positive Families (Sex Education) IG @sexpositive_families Queer Hotsauce (Meme page) IG @queerhotsauce Da’Shaun Harrison (Writer/Speaker) Twitter @_iAmRoyal Sonalee Rashatwar (Sex Educator/Therapist) IG @thefatsextherapist Queering Desi Podcast IG @queeringdesi Sex Ed in Color (Podcast) IG @sexedincolor Trauma Queen (Podcast) IG @jimanekia Let us know your favorite people too!    Music Used 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

Ep 015:  Japan Crime File #1 - The Kobe School Killer: Seito Sakakibara aka Boy A. Unsettling child murders committed by a 14 year old teen in the late 90’s in Kobe, Japan. Often known as “the grisliest murder in memory in Japan." Check out JCF #2 "Fusako Sano: Held Captive for 9 Years" episode 22 on Season 3.**Content Warning** Violence. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised. Time Codes 02:23 Case intro 04:11 Part 1: Who is Boy A 06:15 His early life 09:58 Part 2: His crimes 20:46 The letter 25:02 Detention? Prison? 37:40 Part 3: Returning to society 50:19 Part 4: His book & vanity site    Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us on Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan   Review, Rate, & Follow us! @abnrmljapan   Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!    Case Resources  Murderpedia https://bit.ly/2kr1aZO Criminal Minds Wiki https://bit.ly/2kO54Mn NY Times Article https://nyti.ms/2lVPPRT South China Morning Post https://bit.ly/2kFOfTZ Gizmodo: Vanity Site https://bit.ly/2kqkV3E

Ep 014: We talk about our solid tips to stay prepared during your time in Japan. Let us know if these tips helped you or if you have anything to add to our essentials list! Check out our "Teaching English on the JET Programme" episode 11 on Season 2. Time Codes 02:00 Staying clean and hygienic 04:32 Apps for your phone 19:19 Identification 22:05 Cash, Credit, Debit? 24:45 Survive walking culture 26:44 Wifi and Data 30:18 Transportation 33:09 Travel Insurance 34:38 The four seasons and weather 39:48 Staying connected overseas 42:40 Our favorite seasons to travel within Japan   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

 [ EP 13 ] Before coming to Japan we always heard super positive things about Japan. We learned quickly that Japan isn’t like how it’s often portrayed. We share myths we’re tired of hearing and debunk them. Thanks for tuning in!    [ TIME CODES ] 03:06 Is Japan Actually Safe? 09:36 How Clean Are We Talking? 16:20 Are They Truly "Kind"? 20:27 Anime's True Audience 25:48 The Perfect Gaijin 30:00 Can You Really Be Vegan Here? 37:30 SO MANY PEOPLE ! 42:05 What should other countries adopt from Japan?     [ RESOURCE LINK ] Printable Translated Dietary Restrictions Cards https://bit.ly/2jYolKC    [ MORE CONTENT ] Want more than just Podcast episodes? Head over to our Youtube Channel to watch vlogs, snack talks, reactions and more. Subscribe to stay notified when we post new Videos. Pass time with our Blog Posts on abnrmljapan.com. Tap the link for more ABNRML JAPAN content and listening platforms! https://fanlink.to/abnrmljapan    [ Q&A MAILBOX ] Send us your questions to be featured on our listener segment! https://www.abnrmljapan.com/questions    [ SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS ] Enjoy a specific topic genre we cover? Check out our Spotify playlists and listen to your favorite genre collection. From Life in Japan, to True Crime, J Horror, and LGBTQ+ topics. https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan.playlists    [ DONATIONS ] Feeling generous? Support us at ABNRML JAPAN via our Patreon Page, our PayPal with one time donations, or our Ko-Fi by buying us a coffee. We greatly appreciate your support! It helps us maintain our diverse content creation for you all ♡ https://linktr.ee/supportabnrmljapan    [ FOLLOW US @ABNRMLJAPAN ] Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube     [ EMAIL ]  Business Inquires only please! theabnrmlpod@gmail.com    [ MUSIC USED ] Metal By Relm Triumph By Yung Logos       

Ep 012: It almost doesn’t feel like two years has passed already, but it has! We share our reflections of our first year vs our second year living in Tokyo, and some goals that we have for the upcoming years. Check out our "Holidays Abroad & Mental Health" episode 21 on Season 3. Time Codes 1:35 First year reflection 14:56 Second year reflection 24:42 First year unexpected adventures 31:55 Second year unexpected adventures 38:34 What’s gotten easier? + Skills gained 50:18 Goals for upcoming years in Japan 57:55 Would we recommend people moving to Japan?   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 011: Aashish speaks on their experience working with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme aka JET. From the application process, how it’s like teaching in Japan, the pro’s and con’s, and general advice. Enjoy this interview style episode! Check out our "Q&A: Our Life Before Moving to Japan" episode 19 on Season 3. Time Codes 2:03 Why JET? 4:02 Application process 6:15 Early Departure, Summer arrivals, Upgrades 11:42 Pre-arrival & Packing 22:00 Prefecture Placement 26:30 Teaching Level: Primary, Secondary? 30:23 Suburb vs. City JET experience 38:24 Is knowing Japanese necessary? 43:32 What has the JET experience taught you? 51:19 Dislikes & Likes 1:00:57 Advice for those applying   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 010: We’ve been living outside of the States for two years now and homesickness definitely creeps up still. We talk about how that experience is and how we deal with it. Check out our "Holidays Abroad & Mental Health" episode 21 on Season 3. Time Codes 1:53 Homesickness - when, why, what we miss 14:00 How we cope 19:35 Tips and Suggestions - Habits, Challenging your comfort zones, Maintenance, Mental Health, When to know it's time to go back, etc   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 009: Tokyo 2020 Olympics is approaching and we discuss the changes we’ve seen over the past two years in regards to Japan’s preparation ( or lack thereof.. ) for the huge influx of tourists they’re about to host. Check out our "Travel Essentials: Japan Edition" episode 14 on Season 2. Time Codes 4:00 Changes we notice - English, Payment methods, Smoking 15:52 Japan’s experiments and goals - AI’s, Bans, Recycle Projects, New trains 36:19 What we foresee happening - Crowds, Culture clash, Vlogging, Treatment   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 008: We talk about gender identities & expressions, LGBTQ+ in Japan, and cap it off with a personal Q & A. Check out this in-depth part 2 of our two part series. We cover Non-Binary Identities in Japan on Season 3, Episode 16. Time Codes 1:04 Gender Identities & Expressions 21:40 LGBTQ+ in Japan 54:48 Personal Q + A   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 007: We talk about the gender binary, assigned sex ≠ gender identity, sexuality, and romantic attraction. Check out this in-depth part 1 of our two part series. We cover Non-Binary Identities in Japan on Season 3, Episode 16. Time Codes 4:12 The binary and how it affects gender 6:20 Assigned Sex 24:20 Sexuality 35:20 Romantic Attraction   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 006: Japan’s notorious for smaller clothing sizes, how is that experience for people who need more than that? We discuss fatphobia in Japan, shopping for bigger sizes, and staying confident. Check out our "Travel Essentials: Japan Edition" episode 14 on Season 2. Time Codes 6:20 Clothes we packed for moving to Japan 15:03 How clothes shopping is like here 20:42 Stores that sell bigger sizes 29:20 Shoes for larger feet 37:45 “Western sizes” 48:05 Fat phobia 59:04 Finding your confidence   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 005: We roast interracial relationship “facts” in part 2 of this topic. We clear up assumptions, and serve you the real tea in this episode. *IR = interracial relationships  Time Codes  2:28 IR = Black & White couples 5:14 Hating your race 8:00 IR = heterosexual 11:04 Not dating your own race 13:24 It’s only because of the sex 15:30 IR = objectifying racial groups 18:11 The minority in an IR hates themselves 21:53 “Exotic mixed” children 26:42 IR= racism doesn’t exist 28:45 Racial slurs are free game in an IR 34:39 Secrets & Embarrassments 36:52 Parent disapproval 41:21 Loss of culture   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 004: Interracial Marriage? Family Approval? Cultural differences? We answer common questions about Interracial Relationships in part 1 of this topic. Check out our "Love Q&A: Crushes? Exes? Monogamy? And more!" episode 23 on Season 3. Time Codes 2:15 Our Nationality/ Race/ Ethnicities 5:06 Is race important? 8:03 Parent reactions & family disapproval? 13:26 Cultural food. Likes/dislikes 21:20 Biggest challenge 30:25 Mixed children + bullying 37:20 Race fetishes 41:19 People staring 46:30 What we like about each others cultures 50:30 Our first expectations dating outside our race   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 003: Digital music is extremely popular, but has Japan caught up with the trend? We discuss the differences of how music is consumed here. It feels like a throwback shopping for analog music. CD’s, vinyl, cassettes, are still poppin’ and thriving here in Japan. Time Codes  1:50 The land of analog media 8:28 Why are CD’s popular? 15:40 JPOP & KPOP 23:07 MP3 players are IT 36:40 Concerts 43:03 Ticket buying 49:05 Appropriation of Black music culture 54:25 Japanese music we like   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 002: Toxic behavior is a serious relationship killer, and it's not always easy to detect. We share our experience with toxicity and discuss how to find red flags in relationships with solid tips on how to protect your energy. Time Codes  04:20 What makes a person toxic to us 10:33 Toxic Behavior 101 + RED FLAGS 30:26 Are you the toxic one? 51:02 How to stop being toxic 54:10 Protect your energy 1:06:53 Finding positive people   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan

Ep 001: We talk about the differences, similarities, moving process, and how we adjusted to living in Japan. Check out our "Two Years in Tokyo: Reflections & Goals" episode 12 on Season 2.Time Codes  4:15 Differences of Both Cities 26:17 The Moving Process 29:50 Down Sizing 34:46 Legal Document Prep 43:12 Having Connections Back Home 45:00 Flying Separately 48:53 Adjusting to a Foreign Country 51:45 Language Barrier 54:09 Walking + Transportation 56:36 Restaurants + Markets 58:44 Card to Cash Society   Review, Rate, & Follow our podcast!  Share us on your socials and tag us for a shoutout!@abnrmljapan #abnrmljapan     Blog https://www.abnrmljapan.com/ Follow us Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/abnrmljapan Other Listening Platforms & Links https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan