ABNRML JAPAN

By Ash & Bree

A Tokyo based podcast about life abroad, queer commentary, and spooky stories. Hosted by your fave intercultural married couple Bree (she/they) & Ash (they/them). Tune in!... more

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How many episodes does ABNRML JAPAN have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

ABNRML JAPAN episodes:

March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic in Japan - March 2020
We discuss the early impact of the pandemic in March 2020 and how its affected living in Japan as foreign residents. Tune in for a laidback discussion.

TIME CODES
02:12 Topic Introduction
03:46 Life During Pandemic: Social Distancing
16:43 Impact: Reactions, Under Reporting?
30:54 Memes and Conspiracies
45:17 Coping with Corona Anxiety
50:38 Tips for Passing Time Under Quarantine
53:47 Non-Remote Work: an ALT Perspective
59:22 Amabie, a Yokai, and its Legend About Preventing Pandemics

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SOURCE LINKS
Amabie, Yokai Legend and Pictures: https://bit.ly/3aXiwC6
Things for Queers to do while we’re self-isolating IG Post: https://bit.ly/2wg8I7v
Article: Man’s “desire” to spread corona: https://bit.ly/33pKCDz
Article: Japan McD worker tests positive for corona: https://bit.ly/39XYW8A
Thumbnail Amabie art: @kimi_to_daskis

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808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads

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1h 5min
February 26, 2020 Sakura Frappuccino, The Circle, and Early Pandemic Woes
Tune in for a random topic short episode! We answer a listener's question about the hardest thing about podcasting. Bree shares her thoughts on the Sakura Frappuccino and spring season. We binged the netflix series, The Circle. Ash shares their thoughts of the new Death Note One Shot manga. Then we cap it off with the pandemic and how it’s been affecting daily living in Japan.

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You may also like this episode: "Coronavirus in Japan"

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Turtle Time By Verified Picasso

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February 26, 2020 Yasuke The African Samurai: Black History in Japan
We discuss the legend of the first foreign-born Samurai in Japan, Yasuke. Thanks for tuning in!

TIME CODES
02:55 Topic Introduction
04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan
10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him
20:53 Why his legend is so captivating
27:26 Upcoming and current story adaptations via film, series, and more.

You may also like this episode: "The Yuki Onna (Snow Woman) Urban Legend"

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

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808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads

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51min
February 12, 2020 Romance Norms: Amatonormativity
We react to common romance norms, discuss amatonormativity, and cap it off with trendy Valentine foods in Japan this year. Tune in for a laidback discussion.

TIME CODES
01:35 Listener Question: Favorite Japanese Dessert
03:17 Topic Introduction: Romance Norms
13:15 “13 Tips to Make a Good Relationship Great”
28:04 “Unhealthy Social Norms for Relationships"
46:26 “5 Ways Amatonormativity Sets Harmful Relationship Norms for us all"
50:32 Closer Convo: Trendy Valentine Food Trends in Japan

You may also like this episode: Non-Binary in Japan: X-Gender Xジェンダー

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso

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1h 9min
January 29, 2020 Being a Creative: Imposter Syndrome
We discuss the creative lifestyle, pressures, imposter syndrome, tips, and more. Tune in for a laidback discussion.

TIME CODES
01:35 Podcast Updates
03:17 Topic Introduction: Creative Lifestyle, Mediums, & Goals
13:15 Pressures, Downsides, Imposter Syndrome
28:04 Techniques to cope with IS
46:26 Upsides and Personal Benefits
50:32 Tips for easier Creative Output
57:06 Closer Convo Segment: Japanese Conbini Storytime & Coronavirus

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso

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Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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1h 14min
January 21, 2020 Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman & Movie Review - Japanese Urban Legends
The Yuki Onna, a supernatural snow spirit, often described as a beautiful woman who floats throughout snowy nights and mountains looking for lost travelers to prey on. We talk about her origin and legends across Japan. We also review the 1965 film Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Anthology of the Yuki Onna and the 2016 Yuki Onna film at the end of the episode. Thanks for tuning in!

TIME CODES
02:01 Listener Question: Fave Anime Series
07:35 Topic Introduction
09:19 Part 1- Yuki Onna’s Origin
15:19 Part 2- Her Legends Across Japan
36:53 Yuki Onna in Popular Culture
42:44 Closer Convo: 1965 / 2016 Yuki Onna Movie Reviews

You may also like this episode: "9 Japanese Urban Legends"

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso

SUPPORT ♡
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Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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1h 5min
January 14, 2020 Deadly Drink Murder Mysteries: Poisoned Milk & Vending Machines - True Crime in Japan
These crime cases still contain some mystery 'til this day, tune in to hear the wicked details of the Poisoned Milk in Saitama Prefecture (1960) and the Paraquat Vending Machine Poisonings throughout Japan (1985). Content Warning: Mentions of suicide and death. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

TIME CODES
02:00 Listener Question Segment
03:50 Topic Introduction
05:42 Part 1- Pesticide Milk Murders
25:47 Part 2- Vending Machine Paraquat Poisonings
39:39 Closer Convo Segment

Another true crime in Japan episode: "Kobe School Killer"

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso

SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
...more
51min
January 07, 2020 New Years in Japan vs America
We talk about the differences of New Years traditions and the culture of “New Year, New Me.” Thanks for tuning in!

TIME CODES
05:05 Listener Question Segment
09:45 Topic Introduction
16:21 Popular Resolution Practices
22:45 “New Year, New Me” Culture
30:06 Traditions in Japan vs America
45:12 Resolution Regrets
54:45 2020 Intentions
1:00:32 Closer Convo Segment

You may also like this episode: "Holidays Abroad & Mental Health"

Episode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso

SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
...more
1h 7min
December 03, 2019 Love Q&A: Crushes? Exes? Monogamy? and more
We answer your questions about love, relationships, sexuality and more!

TIME CODES
02:58 Topic Introduction
03:55 Developing healthy communication
08:52 Pro’s Con’s married in Japan
15:50 Japan’s Valentine’s Day & White Day
20:54 Throwing in the towel
26:45 Crushes
36:34 Married and working together
41:07 Monogamy, Open, etc
45:10 LGBTQ+ vs straight relationships
51:50 Problematic exes, "situationships"

You may also like this episode: "Exploring Nuances of Intercultural Relationships"

Episode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald

SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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1h
November 26, 2019 Fusako Sano: Held Captive For 9 Years - True Crime in Japan
When Fusako Sano was nine years old, she vanished after school in 1990. She was abducted and held captive for nine years. This case took place in Niigata prefecture and often referenced as the “Niigata girl confinement incident”. It holds record of the longest confinement kidnapping case in Japan. Tune in to hear the details of this crime incident and what happened to Sano. Content Warning: Mentions of physical abuse and violence. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

TIME CODES
03:49 Case intro
04:04 Part 1: The Abduction
11:10 Part 2: Life in Captivity
28:02 Part 3: Sano’s Discovery
38:20 Part 4: Satō’s Prosecution

Another true crime in Japan episode: "Kobe School Killer"

Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.

Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!

FOLLOW US
Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook

MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL

SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
...more
58min

FAQs about ABNRML JAPAN:

How many episodes does ABNRML JAPAN have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.