Unpacking Japan

Today we talk with Khôi, founder of the rock band Kurrock which blends Vietnamese and Japanese to create a unique musical experience. Khoi explains what it's like creating a band in Japan, working with the cultural differences, navigating challenges, and finding Kurrock's musical identity.Follow Khôi and Kurrock:https://www.kurrock.net/enhttps://www.instagram.com/kurrockofficialhttps://www.youtube.com/@KURROCKhttps://x.com/kurrockofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/KURROCKOfficialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kurrockofficialFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we sit down with Janelle, a former Nasa operations engineer, and current Flight Director working on lunar missions at a private space company in Tokyo. We dive into what it's like working in such high stake environments, what it takes to carry out a space mission, manning the control center, and the endless opportunities space exploration means for mankind. Hear all about her journey working with space, and also how quitting a dream job as a literal rocket scientist at NASA for an opportunity in Japan has changed her perspective on working in the industryFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

In this episode we talk with Justin, a journalist who is based in Hokkaido working on rural revitalization programs. Justin explains the ways in which programs aim to keep lesser known rural communities alive through revitalization efforts including tourism PR, social programs, and a variety of other ways of stimulating the local economy. We also talk about what it's like living in Hokkaido with it's rich and unique cultural history, and the ways in which it can feel like an entirely different country from Japan.--Follow Justin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinarandallhttps://justinrandall.studio.sitehttps://www.instagram.com/justinarandall_Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we talk with Sanyutei Kouseinen, one of the few foreigner professional rakugo performers. We talk about the differences between Western and Japanese comedy, what it's like to perform the traditional Japanese art as a foreigner, and the hard apprentice journey one must take to become a rakugo storyteller.Follow Sanyutei Kouseinenhttps://www.instagram.com/sanyuutei_kouseinenhttps://www.youtube.com/@sanyuteikouseinenhttps://kouseinen.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Sitting down with us today is co-founder of Heaven Sake, Carl, who is aiming to expand the Japanese sake industry in foreign markets by creating an iconic sake brand that shows off both the elegance and rich flavors of the traditional Japanese drink, as well as redefining it's image from the "old man's" drink to a more contemporary and luxurious feel. Carl talks us through what makes sake unique to other alcohols and why it can be seen as the healthiest, and most versatile of the alcoholic drinks, as well as what it will take to make sake as common as wine in the global market.Follow and check out Heaven Sake:https://www.instagram.com/heavensakehttps://www.heavensake.comhttps://jp.heavensake.com/jaFollow us on our social media:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YrHVOAvn4tddEGGclYMtP?si=564959cca6a74cdahttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we're joined by David Hewett, an artist who has lived in Japan for 32 years and has become well known for his unique abstract art that has been displayed in Hotels, exhibitions, and galleries world wide. David talks to us about what it's like in the art world in Japan, what it takes to be a commercial artist these days, and the challenges he's experienced pursuing art in Japan.Follow David and check out his art:https://hewett.jp/https://hewett.jp/ja/#switchhttps://www.instagram.com/david.hewetthttps://www.youtube.com/@davidstanleyhewettsjapan7805Follow us on our social media:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YrHVOAvn4tddEGGclYMtP?si=564959cca6a74cdahttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we talk to Douglas, a boatbuilder who specializes in building traditional Japanese boats and has made an effort to keep this seemingly dying cultural tradition alive by learning from various masters around Japan. Not only does Douglas publish his research and teach at university classes, but his expertise has also allowed him to work on FX's Shogun as a consultant for maintaining historical accuracy for the boats used on the show.Follow Douglas:https://www.douglasbrooksboatbuilding.com/https://www.instagram.com/douglasbrooksboatbuildinghttps://www.youtube.com/@DouglasBrooks-wz3fihttp://blog.douglasbrooksboatbuilding.com/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Peter Barakan, who you may know from NHK's Weekend Japanology (Now called Japanology Plus). Peter has hosted various TV shows as well as radio broadcasts introducing all kinds of music to both Japan and overseas. After living in Japan for over 50 years, Peter shares his experience in the industry and the various insights he learned along the way ranging from working at record labels to hosting NHK's longest running TV broadcast.Follow Peter:http://peterbarakan.nethttps://www.instagram.com/petebarakan/?hl=enhttps://x.com/pbarakanhttps://www.livemagic.jp/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we sit down with Endigo, a metal singer and overall musical artist who produces music, performs vocals for video games, and blends many genres to produce a truly unique catalogue of work. Endigo explains their experience finding their niche in Japan and how Japan's take on music and genres have also helped them discover things about themselves and their style as well.Follow Endigo:https://www.instagram.com/endigopinkhttps://www.instagram.com/pinkdollxoxo_https://www.youtube.com/@endigomusichttps://www.youtube.com/endigohttps://x.com/EndigoPinkhttps://x.com/pinkdollxoxo_https://www.facebook.com/endigoskybornFollow us on our social media:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YrHVOAvn4tddEGGclYMtP?si=564959cca6a74cdahttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today kendo master and historical researcher, Alex, joins us to talk about his unexpected journey into the world of kendo as we deep dive into the practices and cultural background surrounding the way of the sword.Follow AlexAlex's websitehttps://www.instagram.com/alex.bennett_budo_culture/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEFJrxMVIzIix3QVD5mkUAhttps://www.kendo-world.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kendo_worldhttps://www.twitter.com/kendoworldmaghttps://www.facebook.com/alex.bennett.3597789https://budobooks.jp/Follow us on our social media:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapan⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we talk to Mar, founder and director of animation studio Mar Exposito, who will share with us insights of being an animator in Japan as well as the unique career path of creating your own studio vs joining an big anime studio.Liked this episode? Check out our interview with Joshua, a "foreigner" born and raised in Japan who shares his perspective on being a foreign Japanese native! https://youtu.be/Pp1vdHkhn48--Follow Mar:https://www.https://www.maruexposito.comhttps://www.instagram.com/maruexposito.arthttps://www.youtube.com/@MaruExpositohttps://www.twitch.tv/maruexpositohttps://www.patreon.com/maruexpositohttps://www.windylightning.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we sit with Joshua, who was born and raised in Japan despite his "foreign" appearance. Joshua is a content creator and is passionate about sharing stories like his, of foreigners living in Japan with unique backgrounds and stories that challenge many perspectives of what a "Japanese" person is. He shares his experiences born and raised in Japan and the many challenges he's faced with his identity.Follow Joshua:https://www.instagram.com/jj.jj.7/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@joshuasjapanchannelhttps://www.youtube.com/@joshuainlondonhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/u30c8u30e0u30bdu30f3-u30b8u30e7u30b7u30e5u30a2/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf3neMkW6dncRYML3766cPd4HkFvDQXsHFAnAkIykyJlhHG1CPSnPim5vVb7w_aem_M0siSeXZ7O_kfBD20Zg1EAFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Shawn, a master shakuhachi player, who sits down to talk to us about the history and cultural significance of one of Japan's most ubiquitous, yet paradoxically unknown instruments.Shawn teaches us about the challenges of learning shakuhachi as well as his thoughts on the recent popularity of the instrument in the west. Stay tuned for a beautiful performance from Shawn at the end of the episode!Follow Shawn:https://www.youtube.com/@TairyuShakuhachihttps://www.shawnheadmusic.com/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we are joined by Sunshine, a Rakugo storyteller who dives into the world of Rakugo and what it's like being one of the only foreigners to take on this role. We talk about the tradition of Rakugo storytelling, the apprentice-master dynamic, and the overall apprenticeship experience in the journey to becoming a Rakugo storyteller.Follow Sunshine:https://www.rakugo.lolhttps://www.instagram.com/katsurasunshinehttps://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuraSunshinehttps://www.facebook.com/KatsuraSunshinehttps://www.sunshinedenimkimono.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Joining us today is Nury, a trade and agricultural attaché to the Embassy of Chile, who shares what it's like to bring new products from Chile to Japanese markets and how to navigate trade relations with Japan and all of it's meticulous business practices.Follow Nury:https://jp.linkedin.com/in/nury-disegni-gili-90750754https://www.chile.gob.cl/japon/enFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanInterested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we talk with Capsule Bunny, a content creator and fashion designer who makes content about Japanese fashion and it's subcultures in Japan. In this episode we take a dive into the world of J fashion and talk about Tenshi Kaiwai, designing clothes, and other unique aspects of Japan's fashion culture.Follow Capsule Bunny:https://www.instagram.com/CapsuleBunnyhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CapsuleBunnyhttps://www.x.com/capsulebutthttps://www.capsulebunny.blogspot.jpCheck out her designs:https://www.instagram.com/mumu__internationalhttps://www.instagram.com/mumu_mugenmusohttps://mumu-official.stores.jpFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Today we are joined by Sergio, an American welder living and working in Japan. He shares his inspiring journey from U.S. shipyards to becoming the first foreign employee at a Japanese manufacturing company. We talk about his path to learning Japanese, getting the Specified Skilled Worker visa, adapting to life in Japan, and his thoughts on Japanese work culture, language, and society.Follow Sergio and learn about his work:https://www.instagram.com/sergsplurgehttps://wakita-develop.com/wakita/wp/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Nikhil, a content creator from India, who sits down to talk to us about his journey to Japan, becoming fluent in Japanese, and the anime that started it all.Follow Nikhil and his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Nikhil_kunhttps://www.instagram.com/nikhil__kunJoin Nikhil Kun's WhatsApp Japanese Learning Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/LggWDlqIVyS52jYGVYFbttFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Dino, a car enthusiast, journalist and vlogger based in Japan, who sits down to talk to us about his journey into the Japanese car scene, why it's so diverse, and how foreigners can participate in Japan's unique car culture.Follow Dino:https://www.youtube.com/@dino_dchttps://dinodc.co/https://www.instagram.com/dino_dalle_carbonarehttps://www.facebook.com/p/Dino-DCFollow us on our social media:https://anchor.fm/s/103c3f63c/podcast/rsshttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Chinyere, cyber security expert and personal finance consultant. She talks about Japan being extremely behind in cyber security knowledge and other topics.Follow Chinyere:https://thesistafund.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UdPuAihqNSIv8-Eupfjywhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyere-okoli-816b2b64https://www.facebook.com/thesistafund/Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Meet Mickael, a half Japanese, half Philippino vlogger, who makes content about life in Japan in Tagalog. He sits down with us to share his story of growing up hafu in Japan, before rediscovering his roots in the Philippines.Follow Mickael on social media:https://www.tiktok.com/@mikasan__https://www.youtube.com/@mikasan_https://www.instagram.com/mickaelshimizu_https://www.facebook.com/mikasaninosaka/Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Justin, a foreigner who has been studying the ancient art of shigin for more than 10 years, after accidentally discovering it one day while living in the Japanese countryside. He sits down with us to share his story of moving to Japan and falling in love with this beautiful, yet incredibly difficult, traditional art form.Follow Justinhttps://youtube.com/@theshigingaijin1985 https://www.instagram.com/shigin_gaijin/https://www.x.com/shigin_gaijinhttps://youtube.com@Orthodox_In_Japan  Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Joe Allam, a British filmmaker and a photographer who was fascinated by Japan so much that he decided to move to Osaka and restart his entire life in Japan.Follow Joe Allam:https://joeallam.co.uk/about/https://www.youtube.com/AllamJoehttps://www.instagram.com/joeallamhttp://facebook.com/JoeAllamLtdhttp://twitter.com/joeallamFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today we are joined by Ananya, who shares her unique perspective on living in Japan as a content creator. Ananya makes both educational content to help teach Japanese, and also comedic skits that reflect her personal experiences in Japan.Follow Ananya:https://www.instagram.com/hiananyaa_https://www.youtube.com/@hiananyaahttps://x.com/hiananyaahttps://www.tiktok.com/@hiananyaCheck out Ananya's Japanese course:https://japanese.hiananya.com/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Join us today with Felicity, a filmmaker who explores topics of identity in here documentaries. We explore the recent social climate in Japan in regards to progressive topics such as multiculturalism and queer awareness. Follow Felicity's work:https://www.instagram.com/wherenextjapanhttps://www.wherenextjapan.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet AV star June Lovejoy, who joins us today to break down all the misconceptions about the Japanese porn industry and explore what life is like for workers in this profession. June shares their own personal experiences, their thoughts on the good and bad sides of the industry, and the ways in which it continues to change.Follow June Lovejoy:https://www.instagram.com/junelovejoyyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5o8__B2BXoqFf0Et1fMSrQhttps://x.com/june__lovejoyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@junelovejoyhttps://www.facebook.com/junelovejoyy/https://www.reddit.com/user/JuneLovejoy/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today on the podcast we are joined by actress and singer Donna Burke, who has voice acted and sang theme songs in games like Metal Gear, Silent Hill, as well as shows like Tokyo Ghoul, and most famously the voice of the Shinkansen! She'll talk about what it's like embodying some of these roles, as well as her journey as an entrepreneur!Follow Donna:https://www.donnaburke.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl3O6yIEVSY49XwOS1QTpAhttps://www.instagram.com/thedonnaburkehttps://www.x.com/TheDonnaBurkehttps://www.facebook.com/donnaburkesingerListen to her music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EhrRmObU0r0A8dzkRShpR?si=0l82ZibCRDqxqUlU-9xWVwhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/donna-burke/73212349Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

This week, Jheadear sits down to talk to us about life as a technical trainee from the Philippines. We discuss her daily routines and workflow, her challenges in adapting to Japanese culture and work environment, as well as her work as an influencer helping her fellow Filipinos secure work placements in Japan.Follow Jheadearhttps://www.youtube.com/@jeadelosreyes3720https://www.tiktok.com/@jeadelosreyesFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Joining us is Jad, cofounder of Integral AI which works on the development of a system called universal simulations, in order to help advance AGI (artificial general intelligence). We talk about the future of AI and how we can develop it in a way that benefits us while without becoming a detriment to our society.Follow Jad & Intergral AIhttps://www.x.com/jad_tarifihttps://www.integral.aiFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

AV star June Lovejoy joins us today to talk about all the misconceptions about the Japanese porn industry, and explains what it's really like behind the scenes for workers in this profession. Listen to their experiences and get a glimpse of the good and the bad of Japanese AV industry, and how it is continuing to change.Follow June Lovejoy:https://www.instagram.com/junelovejoyyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5o8__B2BXoqFf0Et1fMSrQhttps://x.com/june__lovejoyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@junelovejoyhttps://www.facebook.com/junelovejoyy/https://www.reddit.com/user/JuneLovejoy/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Joining us this week is RicchaadoTV, a content creator from the UK who creates comedic skits based on his experiences in Japan as a foreigner. We talk about the inspirations behind his famous characters Momo-chan and Mr. Hashimoto, his other business endeavors, the effects of his impressions on his viewers, and a lot more.Follow RicchaadoTV:https://www.instagram.com/ricchaadotvhttps://www.youtube.com/@RicchaadoTVhttps://www.x.com/ricchaadohttps://www.facebook.com/Ricchaado-104619474570861https://www.snapchat.com/add/ricchaadoRicchaado Academy & Spring 2025 Japan Road Trip:https://mailchi.mp/racademy/ufxwxa0h64https://www.cognitoforms.com/RicchaadoAcademy/RealityTravelExperienceFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Our guest today, Dr. Miaka, is a veterinarian at the Kobe Animal Kingdom -- a zoo that recreates the natural habitats of it's animals. Today we'll discuss what it's like taking care of a wide variety of animals at a zoo, as well as discuss animal rights and how we can study them in an ethical and helpful way.Follow Dr. Miaka and the Kobe Animal Kingdom:https://www.instagram.com/@zoovetjapanhttps://www.kobe-oukoku.com/enFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

For our 100th episode we are joined by one of Japan's most recognizable foreign content creators, pitch accent specialist, and writer, Dogen! In this long awaited interview, Dogen talks about his creative process, inspirations, and challenges he has faced through his journey in Japan, in creative writing, and content creation.Follow Dogen:https://www.youtube.com/@Dogenhttps://www.x.com/dogenhttps://www.patreon.com/dogenFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today Luna, a maid witch at Afilia Magic Kingdom, joins us today to reveal what it's really like to work at a witch themed maid cafe in Akihabara!Follow Luna:https://kasamatsu-farms.com/https://www.instagram.com/kasamatsufarmshttps://www.x.com/luna_afiliahttps://www.tiktok.com/@luna_afiliahttps://www.youtube.com/@luna_afiliaCheck out Afilia Magic KingdomEN: https://linktr.ee/afilia.kingdomJP: https://linktr.ee/afilia_kingdomFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Byron, founder of Kasamatsu Farms, shares with us his journey of going from salary man in Tokyo to a farmer in the countryside of Japan practicing permaculture and taking on sustainable agricultural projects.Follow Byron:https://kasamatsu-farms.com/https://www.instagram.com/kasamatsufarmsFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today founder of Japan Remotely, Nick, tells us about what it's like working with clients to find the perfect living situation in Japan, and gives insight about the challenges and solutions in turning Japan into a long term home.Follow Nick:https://japanremotely.comhttps://www.instagram.com/japanremotely/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today content creator Mr. Nippon joins us to talk about what it's like being half Japanese and half German while doing YouTube in Japan. He shares his experiences interviewing Germans on how and why they have settled in like Japan.Follow Mr. Nippon:https://www.mrnippon.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@MrNipponhttps://www.instagram.com/misuta_nipponhttps://www.discord.com/invite/KmXZENZJejFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Rob, an engineer for open source environmental data project Safecast, who sits down to talk to us about his work on the Fukushima disaster cleanup, as well as his own sustainable living in the mountains of Nara.Check out Rob's work:https://bgeigiezen.safecast.jphttps://about.me/roboudenFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Joining us today is Fanny, A.K.A Nynyhon, a model who has lived in Japan for 10 years and has found success as a streamer and content creator. We'll explore the intricacies of work as a model in Japan, and whether or not it is as advantageous as it seems.Follow Fanny:https://www.twitch.tv/nynyhonhttps://www.instagram.com/nynyhonhttps://www.youtube.com/@Nynyhonhttps://x.com/Nynyhon_https://www.boutiquenynyhon.com/Follow us on our social media:@unpackingjapanshorts  https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today we are joined by Marc, Consul General at the Osaka Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, who talks about what we can expect to see at the Dutch pavilion during next year's highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka. Learn about all the hard work and themes that are being put into it's development.Follow Marc and the Consulate:https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/japanhttps://www.instagram.com/nlinjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@NLinJapanhttps://www.facebook.com/NLinJapanhttps://www.facebook.com/OrandainJapanhttps://www.x.com/NLinJapanhttps://www.x.com/OrandainJapanFollow us on our social media:@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa    / unpackingjapan  https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapan  Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

This week we sit with the world's leading non-Japanese sake expert John Gauntner as he describes the intricacies of sake and the industry behind Japan's famous alcohol. Follow John Gaunter:https://www.instagram.com/johngauntner/https://x.com/johngauntnerhttps://sake-world.com/https://sake-world.com/store/books/Follow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Join us today as we talk with videographer and creative director of Future Collective, Julian, about working with clients ranging from Japan's biggest Youtubers to huge companies like Netflix.Follow Julian & Future Collective:https://www.instagram.com/kantanjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KantanJapanhttps://x.com/kantan_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/kantanjapanhttps://www.juliandomanski.comhttps://futurecollective.jpFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Join us today for a discussion with Dennis, the General Secretary of the General Union in Japan, as he shares what role the General Union serves, the challenges the Japanese work force faces, and how it is changing as the years pass.Follow Dennis & the  General Union:https://www.instagram.com/jpenonlinehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN861GtRXgWEyn7qE3jAMCAhttps://x.com/jpenonlinehttps://www.facebook.com/jpenonlinehttps://generalunion.orghttps://www.jpen.onlineFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today we sit down with Heidi from Japanese underground idol group Merkmal Mermal, who talks to us about the origins of Japan's idol culture, as well as her own unique challenges as a foreigner in the idol scene. Follow Heidi & her group Merkmal Mermal:https://www.instagram.com/heidichandesuhttps://www.youtube.com/@heidichandesuhttps://www.tiktok.com/@heidichandesuhttps://x.com/MERMALHEIDIhttps://www.showroom-live.com/r/HEIDI_HAIBARAhttps://www.merkmalmermal.com/https://x.com/MERKMALMERMALFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today, German native  Billy shares with us her story to becoming a Kimono expert and licensed teacher. Prepare to be shocked to learn about some of the nuances in crafting kimonos, the culture and history around it, and many misconceptions people have. Follow Billy:https://www.internationalwafuku.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BillyMatsunagahttps://www.instagram.com/biriinyanhttps://www.x.com/biriinyanhttps://www.ameblo.jp/biriinyanhttps://www.kumakimonokoi.wordpress.comFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Mr. Yabatan has become an beloved personality on social media amongst Japanese locals. Today we find out how he made a name for himself, what insights he has on Japanese comedy and culture, and the differences between comedy in Japan vs the West.Follow Mr. Yabatan:https://www.instagram.com/mr_yabatanhttps://www.youtube.com/mryabatanhttp://www.tiktok.com/@mr_yabatanhttps://www.twitch.tv/mr_yabatanhttps://www.facebook.com/MrYabatanhttps://www.x.com/mr_yabatanFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Cathy Cat, beloved actress, reporter, and overall media personality in Japan who explains the struggles and what to expect as a foreigner when navigating a career on social media and television Japan.Follow Cathy Cat:https://cathy-cat.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@Cathy_Cathttps://www.youtube.com/@CathyCat_TVhttps://www.instagram.com/cathycat_tvhttps://www.twitch.tv/cathycat_tvhttps://www.x.com/CathyCat_TVFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today we're joined by one of Japan's most loved foreigners, Ladybeard, who talks to us about industry insight and how he rose to fame as a singer and wrestler after over a decade long unexpected journey.Follow Ladybeard:https://www.ladybeard.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japanhttps://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japanhttps://x.com/Ladybeard_Japanhttps://x.com/babybeard_japanFollow us on our social media:‪‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Today we're joined by Jean Francois, who talks to us about what it's like working for the French Chamber of Commerce, and how his journey in Japan has taught him valuable insights on surviving Japanese business culture.Follow Jean Francois:https://www.ccifj.or.jp/https://www.instagram.com/jeanfrancoisrauch/https://www.instagram.com/cci_france_japon/https://x.com/cci_francejaponFollow us on our social media:‪@unpackingjapanshorts‬https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416  / unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa  / unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japan  / unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapanyoutube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Zaya, a multi-business entrepreneur who joins us to give insight on introducing Mongolian culture to Japan through her import company and popular Mongolian cafe in Osaka.Follow Zaya:https://mongorusei.co.jphttps://www.instagram.com/mongoruseihttps://x.com/bigmangashttps://www.facebook.com/MONGORUSEIhttps://www.facebook.com/cafemongoliaFollow us on our social media:youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japa@UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Meet Nick, half of Manzai comedy duo Time Bomb, who sits down to talk to us about his Japanese comedy career, and his transition to entrepreneur and content creator.Follow Nick:youtube.com/@nikkuniisan  https://www.instagram.com/nickniisan/https://x.com/TIMEBOMBGEININyoutube.com/@atsueigo  Follow us on our social media:youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japa@UCx3XoY5gyyPvCe4FdwdFJQAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan