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Unpacking Japan — 246 episodes
The problem with Japanese mainstream media
Why Japan's jazz cafes are more important than ever
What it's like to live with invisible illnesses in Japan
How did anime get so popular overseas, when Japanese companies did not care?
Japanese teacher's secret to communication, with @NihongoDekita
Sitting down with the U.S.'s first manga professor
Why are so many Tokyo apartments not foreigner friendly?
The reality of being an actor in Japan
The ACTUAL challenges of renovating akiya in Japan
What Japanese comedy school is REALLY like
Tattoo artist explains traditional Japanese apprenticeships
Does Japan still need nuclear?
I was a confused kid—growing up half Japanese in Thailand, with Aki Yamaguchi
What it takes to be a Japanese rickshaw driver
Is Japan's attitude towards tattoos changing?
How to ACTUALLY make a career of teaching in Japan
The reality of growing up half Indian in Japan
Demystifying Japanese home cooking
What it's like building multiple businesses in Tokyo
Born and raised as an Indian in Tokyo (as a film director)
The Noh professor: what even Japanese people don't understand about Noh
Matcha Samurai on on the state of Japan content
What it's like playing in a Japanese orchestra
From salaryman to drag bar: a conversation with Japan's biggest diva
The reality of being gay in Japan ft. Will from Japan Gay Guide
The British comedian who became an honorary Kansai Japanese
Genoa's very unique journey to Japan – from cult to Okinawa to going viral
What it's like growing up in a "foreign bubble" in Japan
Sitting down with Japan's most unconventional influencer
How Tokyo breeds third spaces
How kfel became a real life magical girl
Journalism in Japan in the age of rising nationalism
What it takes to be a translator for Square Enix
The reality of being a black woman in Japan
Why Japanese universities are becoming more international
The challenges of being a single mother in Japan
Japanese fashion from a sociological perspective
Understanding jirai-kei and Japan's fashion subcultures
The reality of being a mixed artist in Japan
What happened to PiNKII's idol career
Sitting down with a renaissance samurai
Sofubi: The rabbit hole of Japan's designer toy industry
Berry's idol life could be an anime
What life in a 1970s Japanese farmhouse was like
How Micaela became one of the first full-time j-vloggers
Meet Japan's Mr. Rogers of math
If you think you know Japanese music, you don't
Sitting down with Shibuya Kaho about her life as a writer & cosplayer
The reality of being Muslim in Japan
The reality of "Japan" content ft. @foxmaskdaze
How safe is Japan for women? ft. eviebunniex
Why early kabuki performances were banned
The effect of Japanese housing regulations on tourism
The father of Japanese capitalism warned us this would happen
How Sora the Troll learned to be proud to be Japanese
This traditional Japanese theatre will be gone in 20 years
How do Japanese people react to a foreign doctor?
Is it hard to move to Japan at middle age? ft. @ChaniJapan
Why being transgender was never an issue in Japan
Gay Japanese monk's secret to a fruitful life ft. Kodo Nishimura
Peppe's long journey to becoming a published mangaka (and how Terrace House changed his life)
How Tokyo Llama found their dream house in Japan
Why the tea ceremony is unlike any other Japanese art
Is Japan's matcha industry a bubble?
Do Japanese baseball fans like foreign players?
What being trans in 90s Japan was like (and how it's changed today)
8 million gods: understanding Japan's unique spirituality
The economist behind Japan's sudden commitment to "womenomics"
The strange logic behind Japan's constant media scandalsold
What it takes to be a Japanese race car driver ft. Hana Burton
What you should know before opening a restaurant in Japan
How to solve Japan's overtourism problem ft. YamaTrips
The challenges of tourism for a small Japanese town
How underground black queer culture ended up in Tokyo
Why being a chef in Japan is so exciting
Why Ikea failed in Japan (and what we learned from it)
What life is like in a Japanese mountain village
The Sword Specialist: Why swords are the Soul of Japan
The harsh reality of adopting in Japan
Tokyo Hoe Tales: How Yurie Collins is bringing stand-up comedy to Japan
Emirichu's secret to creativity and avoiding burnout as a creator
The insane reality of video game music composers
Japan's most misunderstood drink
History professor explains why Tokyo is built the way it is
How he went from The Bachelorette to become Japan's most recognizable stadium MC
How this Tokyo chef broke free from the stereotypical immigrant restaurant
40 years of crazy stories from a Japanese wedding MC
How Japanese pop culture conquered the world ft. Matt Alt
What life is like after 20 years as a professional Japanese mahjong player
The challenges of doing business between Africa and Japan
What it's like to gain citizenship after growing up in Japan as a foreigner
More people should know about Japan's gun martial art
Japanese MMA is actually insane
Why people love Japanese bento boxes
The writer who brought the world's attention to underrated Japanese cities
What can we ACTUALLY do with abandoned Japanese buildings?
How Tokyo Lens finds Japan's most interesting people
What people don't understand about the anime industry
What it takes to be a published manga author in Japan
How Wakkyai gaslit Japan into thinking cap throwing is a real sport
What people don't understand about otaku culture ft. @AroundAkibaTV
Matt vs. Japan's secret to Japanese fluency
Ryokan owner shares the secret to Japanese hospitality
Architect explains Tokyo's unique skyline
Tokyo Portfolio explains why the Japanese real estate market is changing
Meilyne on building GeeXPlus and the secrets to its success
Professional cosplayers in Japan need to be PERFECT ft. @YURIKOTIGERjp
What life is like for a bunny girl hostess in Tokyo ft. @silviethequeen
The adventurous life of the first J-vlogger (and why he came back to retire in Japan) ft. softypapa
Economist debunks Japan's "stagnant" economy
Psychologist talks mental health issues faced by foreigners in Japan
Reporting on the dark side of Japanese society, with CNN Asia correspondent Hanako Montgomery
NieR Automata singer J'Nique Nicole on performing video game music in Japan
How this theater instructor is saving Japan's struggling theater scene
What life is like for immigrants working in Japan's growing retirement homes
Bridging Vietnamese and Japanese cultures through music
Why she quit a dream job at NASA to lead space missions for Japan
What it's like to work in Japan's hometown revival program as a foreigner
How Japanese rakugo is different than Western comedy
Japanese sake is the old man's drink – how can you make it "cool"?
How David Hewett became one of Japan's most renowned artists
Why traditional Japanese boatbuilding is dying and this American is their last chance to preserve it
How Peter Barakan became Japan's most recognizable English TV host
Visual Kei to Final Fantasy: Endigo's Journey to Japan
Kendo master shares what martial arts taught him about life
What it's like to run an English anime studio in Tokyo
What it's like to feel like a foreigner in your own country ft. @joshuasjapanchannel
How Westerners are reviving this dying Japanese instrument @TairyuShakuhachi
How Katsura Sunshine brought Japanese comedy to broadway
Importing Salmon and Pisco from Chile to Japan
Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles
Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman
Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun
Life lessons from Japanese car culture ft. Dino DC
Why Japan is so behind on cybersecurity
Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines
How studying obscure Japanese arts can help you build a life in Japan
"Light in Japan is different. It just is." Photographer Joe Allam on moving to Japan
Ananya's secret to Japanese fluency
LGBTQ+ Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Queer Rights in Japan
AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry
Interviewing the most recognizable voice in Japan
Is Japan still worth it for Asian immigrants? | How to work in Japan on a trainee visa
Why Japan is at the forefront of the next AI revolution
Where Ricchaado's inspiration for skits about being black in Japan comes from
An honest conversation about animal rights in Japan, with a Kobe zoo veterinarian
Dogen's secret to Japanese fluency
What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese maid cafe
What life is like as a farmer in the Japanese countryside
Is Japan a good place to retire?
Germans in Japan: the value of immigrant stories ft. MrNippon
How has Japan been recovering since Fukushima?
Why Nynyhon switched from modeling in Japan to streaming full-time
Expo 2025: How the Netherlands is Shaping the Future
Japanese sake is WAY more complex than you think – interview with "Sake Evangelist" John Gauntner
What life is like as a videographer in Japan's creator economy
Japanese labor unions are weirdly powerful. Why don't more people know about them?
What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese idol group
How Billy Matsunaga became one of Japan's leading kimono experts @BillyMatsunaga
How Mr. Yabatan became Japan's favorite foreigner
What it's like being a reporter on Japanese TV as a foreigner ft. Cathy Cat
The story of Ladybeard: Japan's loudest pop idol
The biggest challenges for westerners in Japan
How this entrepreneur is creating a brand for Mongolia in Japan
Manzai comedian explains the problem with Japanese comedy
Understanding Japan's complicated relationship with North Korea
The challenges of running a halal restaurant in Japan
What makes Japanese knives so special?
What life is like running a film production company in Japan
Why this man is walking 2500km across Japan in the middle of summer
What life is like in Japan's traditional sake brewing industry
Why 80% of Swiss startups survive their first 5 years in Japan
What it's like to live in a traditional Japanese temple
How storm chasers survive Japan's most dangerous typhoons ft. EarthUncutTV
Tokyo street interviewer explains his secret to viral videos
What life is like for immigrant factory workers in Japan
Anton in Japan breaks down everything you need to know about buying an abandoned house in Japan
Zen master explains why you will never reach enlightenment
GaijinPot marketer breaks down the Japanese job market
The challenges of bringing anti-Asian-flush medication to Japan
Startup consultant breaks down everything you need to succeed in Japan
Extended Reality in Japan, and what to do when Japanese banks don't understand your business
What modern companies can learn from 1800s Japanese philosophy
What are Japanese forest gardens and why you should want one
Why this Facebook engineer left his job and opened a game studio in Japan
How to keep a business alive for 100 years | Running a textile company in Japan
FFXV animator explains what it's like to work with Japanese game studios
Kaiseki explained: the traditional Japanese multi-course meal
Being a lawyer is complicated. What about in Japan?
What life is like as a foreign journalist in Japan
The struggles of making reaction content in Japan ft. Akasan
What it's like being a musician for Japan's biggest theme park
Tokyo Portfolio explains why Japanese housing is so cheap
The best ways to save money in Japan ft. Greg from tokyocheapo
What life is like as a priest in the Japanese mountains
How urban farming could transform how we think about food in Japan
How this Australian woman became one of Japan's most prolific consultants
What people don't understand about the Fukushima nuclear accident
What life is like running a voice acting studio in Japan
Fitness researcher breaks down Japanese beauty standards
How to get investments and start a business in Japan
What living in the Japanese countryside is REALLY like
Why Japan can't stop using so much plastic
Why this Rockstar developer left to make games in Japan
What life is like as a performing magician in Japan
What life is like as a DJ in Japan
What life is like as a rice farmer in the Japanese countryside
Why Japan needs foreigners
What being a Japanese politician is REALLY like
What life is like as an office artist in Japan
What life is like as a traditional Japanese indigo farmer
Understanding the Japanese art of ikebana flower arrangement
Everything you need to know about podcasting in Japan ft. SmallTalkJapan
What it's like to have kids in Japan ft. kemushichan
How this American woman broke into Japan's traditionally male-dominated film industry
Everything you need to know about buying anime figures in Japan
The history of veganism in Japan
Understanding the history of the Japanese tea ceremony
The struggles of being a female DJ in Japan
Fashion designer breaks down Japanese streetwear
What life is like running a Tiki bar in Japan
Why Japan struggles with entrepreneurship — Building a femtech company in Japan
The challenges of developing esports in Japan
Japanese vs. Western drag — interview with a foreign drag queen in Osaka
Why flying cars could be the future of Japan — Urban Air Mobility
What life is like running a cafe in Japan
The Challenges of IRL Streaming in Japan
Everything you need to know before buying a car in Japan
What being queer in Japan is REALLY like
How this foreigner used YouTube to break into the Japanese music industry ft Dr. Capital
The struggles of finding transgender healthcare in Japan
The challenges of doing street photography in Japan
What you REALLY need to succeed as a musician in Japan
From 4 to 400 employees in 10 years – life as an entrepreneur in Japan
How this Bulgarian man became one of Japan's most popular photography YouTubers
What it's like running a retro game bar in Osaka's liveliest nightlife district
Japanese idol fan meets are crazy
Japanese vs. western cosplay scenes
Everything you need to know about gambling in Japan
HR professional explains how to survive the Japanese job market
Everything you need to know about teaching English in Japan
Everything you need to know to find a job in Japan
Your biggest challenge moving to Japan: paperwork
Everything you need to know about Japanese housing
Everything you need to know about Japanese public transportation
Everything you need to know about grocery shopping in Japan