Best Produced By Zenstudio Podcasts (2025)

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Importing Salmon and Pisco from Chile to Japan 57:51

1d ago57:51

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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-90750754 https://www.chile.gob.cl/j…

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Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles 52:39

8d ago52:39

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.co…

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Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman 56:55

15d 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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Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun 1:03:32

22d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

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/LggWDlqIV…

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

29d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

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.…

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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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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

2M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

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

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

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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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

3M 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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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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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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Where Ricchaado's inspiration for skits about being black in Japan comes from 1:09:51

4M 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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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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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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Is Japan a good place to retire? 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Meet Nick, founder of Japan Remotely, who sits down to talk with us about his work helping clients find the perfect living situation in Japan, and his insights on the challenges of turning Japan into a long-term home. Follow Nick: https://japanremotely.com https://www.instagram.com/japanremotely/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@…

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Germans in Japan: the value of immigrant stories ft. MrNippon 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Meet Mr. Nippon, a half Japanese and half German YouTuber in Japan, who sits down to talk with us about his experiences interviewing Germans on their immigrant journey, and what life in Japan is like for them. Follow Mr. Nippon: https://www.mrnippon.com https://www.youtube.com/@MrNippon https://www.instagram.com/misuta_nippon https://www.discord.co…

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How has Japan been recovering since Fukushima? 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

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.jp https://about.me/robouden Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@un…

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Why Nynyhon switched from modeling in Japan to streaming full-time 56:59

5M ago56:59

56:59

Meet Fanny, A.K.A Nynyhon, a model who has lived in Japan for 10 years and who has found success as a streamer and content creator. Fanny sits down with us to discuss her path to Twitch streamer and the intricacies of a career as a model in Japan, from easy part-time gig for foreigners to sustainability as a full-time job. Follow Fanny: https://www…

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Expo 2025: How the Netherlands is Shaping the Future 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Meet Marc, Consul General of the Netherlands in Osaka, who sits down to talk with us about what we can expect to see at the Dutch pavilion during next year's highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, and all of the work and themes being put into its development. Follow Marc and the Consulate: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherla…

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Japanese sake is WAY more complex than you think – interview with "Sake Evangelist" John Gauntner 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Meet John Gauntner, the world's leading non-Japanese sake expert, who sits down to talk with us about understanding good sake, the growing market around the world, and his own journey to Japan and how he became THE sake guy. Follow John Gaunter: https://www.instagram.com/johngauntner/ https://x.com/johngauntner https://sake-world.com/ https://sake-…

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What life is like as a videographer in Japan's creator economy 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Meet Julian Domanski, videographer and creative director of Future Collective, who sits down with us to talk about working in Japanese film production, as well as working with Netflix and some of Japan's biggest YouTubers. Follow Julian & Future Collective: https://www.instagram.com/kantanjapan https://www.youtube.com/c/KantanJapan https://x.com/ka…

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Japanese labor unions are weirdly powerful. Why don't more people know about them? 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Meet Dennis, the General Secretary of the General Union in Osaka, Japan, who sits down to talk with us about Japanese labor laws, unions, and how they can help protect workers from many of the challenges of the Japanese workplace. Follow Dennis & the General Union: https://www.instagram.com/jpenonline https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN861GtRXgWEyn…

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What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese idol group 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Meet Heidi, American member of Japanese underground idol group Merkmal Mermal, who sits down to talk with 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/heidichandesu https://www.youtube.com/@heidichandesu https:/…

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How Billy Matsunaga became one of Japan's leading kimono experts @BillyMatsunaga 1:03:15

7M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Meet Billy, a German woman who shares her story of coming to Japan and falling in love with its most beloved clothes, the humble kimono. She sits down to talk with us about the nuances of kimono crafting, the culture and history around it, and the many misconceptions people have of kimono. Follow Billy: https://www.internationalwafuku.com https://w…

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How Mr. Yabatan became Japan's favorite foreigner 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Meet Mr. Yabatan, Japan's silliest and most beloved foreign influencer, who sits down to talk with us about the origins of his character, his insights on Japanese comedy, and what it's like being such a recognizable face. Follow Mr. Yabatan: https://www.instagram.com/mr_yabatan https://www.youtube.com/mryabatan http://www.tiktok.com/@mr_yabatan htt…

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What it's like being a reporter on Japanese TV as a foreigner ft. Cathy Cat 58:06

7M ago58:06

58:06

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. Ladybeard and Cathy Cat from Cat with Beard from JAPAN PODCAST came to our studio and also interviewed Tobi! Check out their interview here: htt…

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The story of Ladybeard: Japan's loudest pop idol 58:08

8M ago58:08

58:08

Meet Ladybeard, one of Japan's most beloved foreigners, who sits down to talk to us about his experiences in Hong Kong and Japan's entertainment industries, and how he rose to fame as a singer and wrestler after over an unexpected decade-long journey. Follow Ladybeard: https://www.ladybeard.com https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan https://www.…

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The biggest challenges for westerners in Japan 1:22:46

8M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

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_j…

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How this entrepreneur is creating a brand for Mongolia in Japan 45:07

8M ago45:07

45:07

Meet Zaya, a Mongolian entrepreneur who sat down with us to talk about introducing her culture to Japan through her import company and cafe in Osaka. Follow Zaya: https://mongorusei.co.jp https://www.instagram.com/mongorusei https://x.com/bigmangas https://www.facebook.com/MONGORUSEI https://www.facebook.com/cafemongolia Follow us on our social med…

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Manzai comedian explains the problem with Japanese comedy 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

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: https://youtube.com/@nikkuniisan https://www.instagram.com/nickniisan/ https://x.com/TIMEBOMBGEININ https://youtube.com/@atsueigo Follow us on our social media: https://yo…

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Understanding Japan's complicated relationship with North Korea 56:47

8M ago56:47

56:47

Meet Oliver, a Japan-North Korea relations researcher based in Kyoto, who sat down to talk with us about politics, kidnappings, North Korean schools in Japan, and the complicated relationship Japan has with its neighbor to the north. Follow Oliver: https://www.foreignperspectives.net/ https://twitter.com/OliverJia1014 Follow us on our social media:…

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The challenges of running a halal restaurant in Japan 51:40

9M ago51:40

51:40

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://you…

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What makes Japanese knives so special? 1:03:34

9M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Meet Brad, marketer 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.jp https://x.com/ichimonji_jp https…

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What life is like running a film production company in Japan 1:07:48

9M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Meet Ryan, creative director at Cutters Studios Tokyo, who sits down to talk with us about his experiences heading the first foreign-owned commercial production company in Japan, as well as his time as an interpreter for Tadahito Iguchi. Follow Ryan: https://cuttersstudiostokyo.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan…

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Why this man is walking 2500km across Japan in the middle of summer 56:45

9M ago56:45

56:45

Meet Beebo, a live streamer walking more than 2500km across Japan, from Kagoshima to Sapporo. Midway through his journey, Beebo stopped by our studio in Osaka to talk with us about his adventure. Follow Beebo: https://www.twitch.tv/beebo https://www.instagram.com/beebojapan Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://…

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What life is like in Japan's traditional sake brewing industry 1:17:11

10M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Meet Giulia, an Italian sake brewer and a sommelier living in working in Japan, who sits down to talk with us about her work as a brewer and educator, and the challenges of Japan's sake industry. Follow Giulia: https://www.jijisake.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jijisake/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://ww…

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Why 80% of Swiss startups survive their first 5 years in Japan 1:13:12

10M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

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/felixmoesner https://swissnex.org/japan/ https://…

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What it's like to live in a traditional Japanese temple 1:06:32

10M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Meet Gretchen, a grief and mindfulness educator at Dairyuji temple in Akita, Japan, who sits down to talk to us about Zen, meditation, grief, and her life since marrying into a Japanese buddhist temple. Follow Gretchen: https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/ https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/reserve/retreat/registration/dairyuji https://sarah-furuya-coaching.myk…

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How storm chasers survive Japan's most dangerous typhoons ft. EarthUncutTV 1:09:01

10M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

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/EarthUncutTV https://www.instagram.com/earthuncuttv/ https://www.faceb…

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Tokyo street interviewer explains his secret to viral videos 57:31

11M ago57:31

57:31

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.…

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What life is like for immigrant factory workers in Japan 48:36

11M ago48:36

48:36

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/@jannajapandiaries https://www.facebook.com/p/Janna-Ja…

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Anton in Japan breaks down everything you need to know about buying an abandoned house in Japan 1:04:43

11M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

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/6awVGa1xpZ0 Follow An…

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Zen master explains why you will never reach enlightenment 1:08:47

11M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Meet Muho, a Zen monk who sits down with us to share his journey from lost child in Germany searching for the meaning of life, to the abbot of Buddhist temple Antaiji in Kyoto prefecture. Follow Muho: https://www.youtube.com/@muho https://antaiji.org/en/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.instagram.com/un…

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GaijinPot marketer breaks down the Japanese job market 49:58

11M ago49:58

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Meet Sabria, a marketer for GaijinPot – Japan's biggest job board for foreigners – who sits down to talk with us about the origins of GaijinPot, the challenges created by its controversial name, and the future of parent company GPlus Media. Check out GaijinPot: https://gaijinpot.com/ https://gplusmedia.com/en/ Follow us on our social media: https:/…

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