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Welcome to Unpacking Japan, a podcast that explores the experiences of people living in Japan. Our channel is dedicated to discussing topics related to work and life in Japan as well as cultural differences, language barriers, food and travel.Unpacking Japan is hosted by Tobi who is passionate about Japan and has a first-hand experience of the challenges and joys of living as a foreigner in this beautiful country. Tobi's guests include expats or locals who share their unique perspectives and insights on life in Japan.Our goal is to create a platform where viewers can learn more about Japanese culture and society while also sharing their own experiences and insights. Whether you are a seasoned expat, a curious traveler, or simply interested in learning more about Japan, Unpacking Japan has something for you. So sit back, relax, and join us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of Japan.The podcast is produced by ZenGroup: https://zen.group/

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    How Westerners are reviving this dying Japanese instrument @TairyuShakuhachi ​

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 58:46


    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/

    How Katsura Sunshine brought Japanese comedy to broadway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 67:22


    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/

    Importing Salmon and Pisco from Chile to Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 57:51


    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/

    Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 52:39


    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/

    Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 56:55


    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/

    Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 63:32


    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/

    Why Japan's car culture is so diverse ft. Dino DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 61:39


    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/

    Why Japan is so behind on cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 56:37


    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/

    Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 47:24


    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

    How studying obscure Japanese arts can help you build a life in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 65:46


    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

    "Light in Japan is different. It just is." Photographer Joe Allam on moving to Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 65:03


    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

    Ananya's secret to Japanese fluency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 55:00


    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

    LGBTQ+ Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Queer Rights in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 53:55


    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

    AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 65:03


    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

    Interviewing the most recognizable voice in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 58:49


    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

    Is Japan still worth it for Asian immigrants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 48:14


    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

    Why this Google tech lead left to start an AI company in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 59:00


    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 Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 65:03


    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

    Richardo shares his experiences being black in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 69:15


    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

    Zoo Veterinarian Discusses Animal Rights in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 81:00


    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

    Dogen on pitch accent & his creative process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 100:14


    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

    What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese maid cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 56:13


    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

    What life is like as a farmer in the Japanese countryside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 74:50


    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

    Is Japan a good place to retire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 66:38


    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

    Germans in Japan: the value of immigrant stories ft. @MrNippon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 61:05


    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

    How has Japan been recovering since Fukushima?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 48:06


    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

    Why Nynyhon Switched from Modeling in Japan to Streaming Full Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 56:54


    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

    Expo 2025: How the Netherlands is Shaping the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 68:20


    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

    How John Gauntner became one of the world's leading sake experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 63:13


    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

    Film director explains what it's like working with some of Japan's biggest YouTubers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 62:35


    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

    Union secretary breaks down Japan's labor laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 76:17


    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

    Foreigner idol breaks down Japan's idol industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 61:16


    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

    How this German woman became one of Japan's leading kimono experts @BillyMatsunaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 63:08


    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

    How Mr. Yabatan became Japan's favorite foreigner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 61:14


    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

    What it's like being a reporter on Japanese TV as a foreigner ft. @CathyCat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 58:01


    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

    How Ladybeard became the LOUDEST man in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 58:00


    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

    Chamber of commerce director explains the BIGGEST challenge for westerners in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 82:37


    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

    Importing cashmere and Mongolian products to Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 44:54


    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

    Doing stand-up comedy in Japan with Nick || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.82

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 64:02


    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

    Researching North Korean politics in Japan with Oliver || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.81

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 56:32


    Meet Oliver, a Japan-North Korea relations researcher based in Kyoto, who sat down with us to talk about politics, kidnappings, and North Korean schools in Japan.Follow Oliver:https://www.foreignperspectives.net/https://twitter.com/OliverJia1014Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.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

    Running a Burmese restaurant in Japan with Stephani || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.80

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 51:27


    Meet Stephanie, owner of Burmese restaurant 95Yooya in Shibuya, who sits down to talk with us about her challenges immigrating to Japan and opening a halal restaurant in such a homogeneous country.Check out 95Yooya:https://www.instagram.com/95yooya/https://www.facebook.com/people/95Yooya/61551720519731/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.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

    Promoting traditional knives in Japan with Brad || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.79

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 63:18


    Meet Brad, a representative for Japanese knife company Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide, who sits down to talk with us about Japanese steel, tradition, business, and everything to do with Japanese knives.--Follow Sakai Ichimonji:https://global.ichimonji.co.jp/https://youtube.com@ichimonji-jp  https://www.instagram.com/ichimonji.jphttps://x.com/ichimonji_jphttps://www.tiktok.com/@ichimonji.jpFollow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.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

    Making high production value commercials in Japan with Ryan || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.78

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 67:36


    Ryan is a commercial filmmaker who founded Cutters Studios in Tokyo and making high production value commercials for Japanese domestic and international brands.Follow Ryan:https://cuttersstudiostokyo.com/Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://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/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Walking across Japan with Beebo || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.77

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 56:34


    Meet Beebo, a live streamer who is walking across Japan and streaming on twitch his journey from Kagoshima to Sapporo. He is bound to walk more than 2500 km. Join our conversation to know how it all started. Follow Beebo:https://www.twitch.tv/beebohttps://www.instagram.com/beebojapanFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://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/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Brewing sake in Japan with Giulia || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.76

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 77:11


    Giulia is a sake brewer and a somellier working and living in Japan. She wants to revive and popularize this ancient tradition of sake brewing and share it with the world.--Follow Giulia:https://www.jijisake.com/https://www.instagram.com/jijisake/Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://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/youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Promoting science in Japan with Dr. Moesner || Unpackling Japan podcast Ep.75

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 72:57


    Meet Dr. Felix Moesner, the Swiss consul to Japan and the CEO of Swissnex. The Swiss consul, located in Osaka, promotes science, and technology, with the goal of connecting Japan and Switzerland through innovation.Follow Dr. Moesner:https://youtube.com@SwissnexJapanOsaka  https://jp.linkedin.com/in/felixmoesnerhttps://swissnex.org/japan/https://x.com/FelixMoesnerFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortsThis podcast is produced by https://zenstudio.osakaSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Running a Buddhist temple in Japan with Gretchen || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.74

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 66:15


    Meet Gretchen, she is running a buddhis temple, she is a grief educaror and a retreat  coordinator. She lives in Akita prefecture and dedicates her life to the temple there.--Follow Gretchen:https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/reserve/retreat/registration/dairyujihttps://sarah-furuya-coaching.mykajabi.com/lighthouse-circleFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Chasing storms in Japan with James || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.73

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 68:45


    Meet James, a professional storm chaser based in Japan, who sits down to talk to us about the thrill and danger of storm chasing, and how his work has changed over the past 20 years.Follow James:https://www.youtube.com/@EarthUncutTV  https://www.earthuncut.tv/https://www.x.com/EarthUncutTVhttps://www.instagram.com/earthuncuttv/https://www.facebook.com/EarthUncutTV/Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Interviewing people on the streets of Japan with HarriBoi || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.72

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 57:15


    Meet HarriBoi, the mind behind numerous viral street interviews from the Japanese nightlife, asking about their life and dreams, as well as views on controversial topics like sex, cheating and prostitution. We sat down with Harri to learn about his interview process, as well as his day job as a data scientist in Tokyo.Follow HarriBoi:https://www.instagram.com/harri_boi_/https://www.tiktok.com/@harriboi5https://twitter.com/harri_boi_JPNFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Working at a factory in Japan with Janna || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.71

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 48:20


    Meet Janna, a factory machinist and TikToker living in Nagano, who moved to Japan 5 years ago to pay off her family's debts. We sat down with Janna to hear about her experiences as an immigrant laborer, and how her sudden TikTok success has changed her life.Follow Janna:https://www.tiktok.com/@jannajapandiarieshttps://www.facebook.com/p/Janna-Japan-Diaries-61550997789235/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

    Rennovating abandoned homes in Japan with Anton || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.70

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 64:29


    Meet Anton, a fashion model and home renovation expert living in Tokyo, who sits down to talk with us about his work with Japanese akiya, and the challenges of buying and renovating old and damaged properties.Interested in Japanese housing? Tobi recommends our interview with real estate agent Tokyo Portfolio: https://youtu.be/6awVGa1xpZ0Follow Anton:https://www.youtube.com/@ANTONINJAPANhttps://www.instagram.com/anton.injapan/?hl=enhttps://www.houseintokyo.com/https://www.anton.jp/ Follow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

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