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ABNRML JAPAN
By Ash & BreeSociety & Culture
ABNRML JAPAN episodes
- 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.
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02:12 Topic Introduction03:46 Life During Pandemic: Social Distancing16:43 Impact: Reactions, Under Reporting?30:54 Memes and Conspiracies45:17 Coping with Corona Anxiety50:38 Tips for Passing Time Under Quarantine53:47 Non-Remote Work: an ALT Perspective59:22 Amabie, a Yokai, and its Legend About Preventing PandemicsCheck 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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Amabie, Yokai Legend and Pictures: https://bit.ly/3aXiwC6Things for Queers to do while we’re self-isolating IG Post: https://bit.ly/2wg8I7vArticle: Man’s “desire” to spread corona: https://bit.ly/33pKCDzArticle: Japan McD worker tests positive for corona: https://bit.ly/39XYW8AThumbnail Amabie art: @kimi_to_daskisMUSIC USED
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan/support1 hr 5 min - 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.
Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!
You may also like this episode: "Coronavirus in Japan"
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan/support34 min - 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!
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02:55 Topic Introduction04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him20:53 Why his legend is so captivating27:26 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.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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan51 min - 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.
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01:35 Listener Question: Favorite Japanese Dessert03:17 Topic Introduction: Romance Norms13:15 “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 JapanYou 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.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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 9 min - Being a Creative: Imposter Syndrome
We discuss the creative lifestyle, pressures, imposter syndrome, tips, and more. Tune in for a laidback discussion.
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01:35 Podcast Updates03:17 Topic Introduction: Creative Lifestyle, Mediums, & Goals13:15 Pressures, Downsides, Imposter Syndrome28:04 Techniques to cope with IS46:26 Upsides and Personal Benefits50:32 Tips for easier Creative Output57:06 Closer Convo Segment: Japanese Conbini Storytime & CoronavirusEpisode 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 14 min - 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!
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02:01 Listener Question: Fave Anime Series07:35 Topic Introduction09:19 Part 1- Yuki Onna’s Origin15:19 Part 2- Her Legends Across Japan36:53 Yuki Onna in Popular Culture42:44 Closer Convo: 1965 / 2016 Yuki Onna Movie ReviewsYou 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 5 min - 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.
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02:00 Listener Question Segment03:50 Topic Introduction05:42 Part 1- Pesticide Milk Murders25:47 Part 2- Vending Machine Paraquat Poisonings39:39 Closer Convo SegmentAnother 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan51 min - 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!
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05:05 Listener Question Segment09:45 Topic Introduction16:21 Popular Resolution Practices22:45 “New Year, New Me” Culture30:06 Traditions in Japan vs America45:12 Resolution Regrets54:45 2020 Intentions1:00:32 Closer Convo SegmentYou 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 7 min - Love Q&A: Crushes? Exes? Monogamy? and more
We answer your questions about love, relationships, sexuality and more!
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02:58 Topic Introduction03:55 Developing healthy communication08:52 Pro’s Con’s married in Japan15:50 Japan’s Valentine’s Day & White Day20:54 Throwing in the towel26:45 Crushes36:34 Married and working together41:07 Monogamy, Open, etc45:10 LGBTQ+ vs straight relationships51:50 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr - 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 CODES03:49 Case intro04:04 Part 1: The Abduction11:10 Part 2: Life in Captivity28:02 Part 3: Sano’s Discovery38:20 Part 4: Satō’s ProsecutionAnother 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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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan58 min
About ABNRML JAPAN
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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!