Best Expat Community In Japan Podcasts (2025)

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Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles 52:39

2d ago52:39

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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.co…

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Chris Mahony | Go RVing Canada - The Intersection Between RVing and Biking 59:43

7d ago59:43

59:43

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I've had the chance to connect with Chris Mahoney, President of Go RVing Canada, a not for profit focused on promoting the RV lifestyle. After an initial discussion, we thought this could be a really interesting podcast, as both the bikepacking and RVing lifestyles are centred around exploration a…

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Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman 56:55

9d ago56:55

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…

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2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit 29:34

15d ago29:34

29:34

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I dive into all things Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit. We talk about the events taking place throughout the weekend, the amazing presenters sharing their knowledge with us, how and why we've integrated workshops into the format, and of course, details on all the amazing sponsors and prizes tha…

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Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun 1:03:32

16d ago1:03:32

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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/LggWDlqIV…

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Life lessons from Japanese car culture ft. Dino DC 1:01:39

23d ago1:01:39

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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.…

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Why Japan is so behind on cybersecurity 56:37

1M ago56:37

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-Eupfjyw https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyere-okoli-816b2b64 https://www.facebook.com/thesistafund…

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Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide 1:25:52

1M ago1:25:52

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have the chance to talk with Chris Smith, better known as the Blind Guy Biking on Instagram. Chris has defied the odds on many occasions throughout his life. While Stargardt’s Disease is an inherited genetic condition that causes central vision loss, it usually occurs during childhood, resulting…

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Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines 47:59

1M ago47:59

47:59

Meet Mickael, a half Japanese, half Filipino 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/…

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How studying obscure Japanese arts can help you build a life in Japan 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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Meet Justin, a singer 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 from Tennessee to Japan and falling in love with this beautiful, yet incredibly difficult, traditional art form. 00:00 Int…

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Meaghan Hackinen | Rockin' the Atlas Mountain Race 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I have Meaghan Hackinen back on the podcast for her 4th time. In this episode we dive into her recent women's 2nd place finish at the Atlas Mountain Race. We discussed her preparations for the event and how challenging it can be to do a major race in the middle of winter, her new Cutthroat and get…

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"Light in Japan is different. It just is." Photographer Joe Allam on moving to Japan 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Meet Joe Allam, a British filmmaker and a photographer who was so fascinated by Japan that he decided to move to Osaka and restart his entire life in Japan. He sits down to talk with us about what makes Japan so special, how he avoids the Japan content trap, and his own inspirations as a filmmaker. Follow Joe Allam: https://joeallam.co.uk/about/ ht…

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Ananya's secret to Japanese fluency 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

Meet Ananya, who sits down with us to share her journey to Japan and unique perspective on living here as a content creator. Ananya makes both educational content to help teach Japanese, as well as comedic skits that reflect her personal experiences in Japan. Follow Ananya: https://www.instagram.com/hiananyaa_ https://www.youtube.com/@hiananyaa htt…

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Ridecast: 2025 Wendigo Fatbike Ultra | Intro by Organizer Cameron Dube 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I share with you a Ridecast on my recent Wendigo Fatbike Ultra event participation. This was the 10th year of the event and quite a special year to participate in such an event. As an added bonus, I invited the organizer, Cameron Dube, to come on the podcast to start us off and share about the cre…

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LGBTQ+ Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Queer Rights in Japan 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Meet Felicity, a filmmaker exploring the theme of identity through her documentary work in Japan. She sits down to talk with us about what she's learned about Japanese views on multiculturalism, awareness of queer issues, and the concept of what "home" is. Follow Felicity's work: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextjapan https://www.wherenextjapan.c…

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AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Meet AV star June Lovejoy, who sits down with us 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 of the industry, and the ways it continues to change. Follow June: https://www.instagram.…

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Unpacking Bikepacking #8 | Winter Biking with Doug Dunlop 2:57:17

2M ago2:57:17

2:57:17

In this episode of the Bikepacking Adventures Podcast, I'm happy to have Doug Dunlop back on the show to record an Unpacking Bikepacking episode on all things winter biking. Doug runs a fantastic website called coldbike.com, where he blogs and reviews tons of winter biking related gear, constantly working to improve his skills with all things regar…

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Interviewing the most recognizable voice in Japan 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

Meet Donna Burke, a singer and voice actress in Japan most widely known as the voice of the Shinkansen. She sits down to talk to us about her 30-year career in Japan, from wedding singer to starring in franchises like Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Tokyo Ghoul, as well as her life as an entrepreneur. Follow Donna: https://www.donnaburke.com/ https://…

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Nathan Starzynski | Two years filming his ride across Eurasia + MyVeloFit Mini Episode 2:24:23

3M ago2:24:23

2:24:23

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Nathan Starzynski is back on the podcast. Nathan, who once cycled across Canada and was on the podcast in Episode 153, now shares his journey of biking across Eurasia. Over two years and a distance of 41,500 kilometers, Nathan rode from Portugal to Japan, capturing stunning videos and recounting a…

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Is Japan still worth it for Asian immigrants? | How to work in Japan on a trainee visa 48:51

3M ago48:51

48:51

Meet Jheadear, a factory worker and content creator from the Philippines, who sits down to talk to us about the process of applying to become a technical trainee in Japan. 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…

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Why Japan is at the forefront of the next AI revolution 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

Meet Jad, cofounder of Integral AI, a software developing a system called universal simulations, in order to help advance AGI (artificial general intelligence). He sits down to talk with us about the future of AI, and if we really can develop it in a way that benefits humanity. Follow Jad & Intergral AI https://www.x.com/jad_tarifi https://www.inte…

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Endurance and Exploration - Jacob Lemanski's 999-Day Biking Odyssey 1:31:10

3M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and trekking through various terrains and countries, he details his experiences, challenges, and the remarkable people he met along the way. Jacob discusses his transition from an aerospace engineer to an adven…

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Where Ricchaado's inspiration for skits about being black in Japan comes from 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Meet Ricchaado, a comedian from the UK most known for his exaggerated skits about his experiences as a black foreigner in Japan. He sits down to talk to us about the inspirations behind his famous characters Momo-chan and Mr. Hashimoto, his other business endeavors, how Japanese and Western viewers see his content differently, and more. Follow Ricc…

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An honest conversation about animal rights in Japan, with a Kobe zoo veterinarian 1:21:34

4M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Meet Dr. Miaka, a veterinarian at Kobe Animal Kingdom, who sits down to talk with us about her daily life taking care of the zoo's wide variety of animals, as well as discuss animal rights in Japan, the role of zoos in science and conservation, and how her zoo recreates the natural habitats of its animals. Follow Dr. Miaka and the Kobe Animal Kingd…

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Father and son adventure on the GDMBR with Paul Bergeron 1:17:13

4M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, I speak with Paul Bergeron, an avid cyclist with a background in freeskiing who turned to biking after a severe accident. Paul shares his experiences of bike touring and bikepacking, focusing on his latest adventure along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route with his father, who has survived two b…

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Dogen's secret to Japanese fluency 1:40:49

4M ago1:40:49

1:40:49

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:/…

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What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese maid cafe 56:19

4M ago56:19

56:19

Meet Luna, a maid witch at Afilia Magic Kingdom, who sits down to talk with us about what it's really like to work at a maid cafe in Akihabara. Follow Luna: https://www.x.com/luna_afilia https://www.tiktok.com/@luna_afilia https://www.youtube.com/@luna_afilia Check out Afilia Magic Kingdom EN: https://linktr.ee/afilia.kingdom JP: https://linktr.ee/…

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Unpacking Bikepacking #7 with Mike Lowry 1:34:14

4M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

Unpacking Bikepacking is newer segment on the podcast, where a guest and I will share our thoughts and insights into various bikepacking related subjects. In this episode, myself and Mike Lowry, discuss our training for biking, gear that we have been trying out or are keen to test, resources that we have come across that help make the bikepacking e…

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What life is like as a farmer in the Japanese countryside 1:14:55

4M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Meet Byron, founder of Kasamatsu Farms, who shares with us his journey from salaryman in Tokyo to farmer in the Japanese countryside, embracing permaculture and sustainable agriculture. Follow Byron: https://kasamatsu-farms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kasamatsufarms Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.i…

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Episode 209: Conquering Continents: The Adventures of Cycle 5 to Survive 1:47:48

4M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

Welcome back to the Bikepack Adventures Podcast. Join us today with PL and Kristen as they recount their amazing journey of combining cycling with raising millions for charity through their initiative 'Cycle 5 to Survive'. From the snow and rain of British Columbia to the demanding terrains of the European Divide, they share their inspiring mission…

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Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles 52:39

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Chris Mahony | Go RVing Canada - The Intersection Between RVing and Biking 59:43

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Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman 56:55

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2025 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit 29:34

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Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun 1:03:32

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Life lessons from Japanese car culture ft. Dino DC 1:01:39

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Why Japan is so behind on cybersecurity 56:37

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Chris Smith | Blind Guy Biking the Tour Divide 1:25:52

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Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines 47:59

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How studying obscure Japanese arts can help you build a life in Japan 1:06:19

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Meaghan Hackinen | Rockin' the Atlas Mountain Race 1:08:19

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"Light in Japan is different. It just is." Photographer Joe Allam on moving to Japan 1:05:38

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Ananya's secret to Japanese fluency 55:36

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Ridecast: 2025 Wendigo Fatbike Ultra | Intro by Organizer Cameron Dube 45:42

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LGBTQ+ Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Queer Rights in Japan 54:30

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AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry 1:05:38

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Unpacking Bikepacking #8 | Winter Biking with Doug Dunlop 2:57:17

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Interviewing the most recognizable voice in Japan 59:24

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Nathan Starzynski | Two years filming his ride across Eurasia + MyVeloFit Mini Episode 2:24:23

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Is Japan still worth it for Asian immigrants? | How to work in Japan on a trainee visa 48:51

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Why Japan is at the forefront of the next AI revolution 59:36

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Endurance and Exploration - Jacob Lemanski's 999-Day Biking Odyssey 1:31:10

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Where Ricchaado's inspiration for skits about being black in Japan comes from 1:09:51

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An honest conversation about animal rights in Japan, with a Kobe zoo veterinarian 1:21:34

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Father and son adventure on the GDMBR with Paul Bergeron 1:17:13

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Dogen's secret to Japanese fluency 1:40:49

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What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese maid cafe 56:19

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Unpacking Bikepacking #7 with Mike Lowry 1:34:14

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What life is like as a farmer in the Japanese countryside 1:14:55

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Episode 209: Conquering Continents: The Adventures of Cycle 5 to Survive 1:47:48