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ABNRML JAPAN
By Ash & BreeSociety & Culture
ABNRML JAPAN episodes
- Two Years in Tokyo: Reflections & Goals
We share our reflections of our first year vs our second year living in Tokyo, and some goals that we have for the upcoming years.
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1:35 First year reflection14:56 Second year reflection24:42 First year unexpected adventures31:55 Second year unexpected adventures38:34 What’s gotten easier? + Skills gained50:18 Goals for upcoming years in Japan57:55 Would we recommend people moving to Japan?You may also like these episodes: "Holidays Abroad & Mental Health" • "Our Life Before Moving to Japan"
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 4 min - Teaching English on the JET Program
Ash speaks on their experience working with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme aka JET. From the application process, how it’s like teaching in Japan, the pro’s and con’s, and general advice. Enjoy this interview style episode!
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2:03 Why JET?4:02 Application process6:15 Early Departure, Summer arrivals, Upgrades11:42 Pre-arrival & Packing22:00 Prefecture Placement26:30 Teaching Level: Primary, Secondary?30:23 Suburb vs. City JET experience38:24 Is knowing Japanese necessary?43:32 What has the JET experience taught you?51:19 Dislikes & Likes1:00:57 Advice for those applyingYou may also like this episode: "J-Fashion, University & Anime feat. Spiffy Penguin"
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 - Living Abroad & Coping with Homesickness
We’ve been living outside of the States for two years now and homesickness definitely creeps up still. We talk about how that experience is and how we deal with it.
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1:53 Homesickness - when, why, what we miss14:00 How we cope19:35 Tips and Suggestions - Habits, Comfort zones, Mental Health, and moreYou 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/abnrmljapan58 min - Pre 2020 Olympics Thoughts
Tokyo 2020 Olympics are approaching and we discuss the changes we’ve seen over the past two years in regards to Japan’s preparation for the huge influx of tourists they’re about to host.
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4:00 Changes we notice - English, Payment methods, Smoking15:52 Japan’s experiments and goals - AI’s, Bans, Recycle Projects, New trains36:19 What we foresee happening - Crowds, Culture clash, Vlogging, TreatmentYou may also like this episode: "Travel Essentials: Japan Edition"
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 2 min - Gender Identity & LGBT in Japan | Part 2
We talk about gender identities & expressions, LGBTQ+ in Japan, and cap it off with a personal Q&A. Check out this in-depth part 2 of our two part series.
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1:04 Gender Identities & Expressions21:40 LGBTQ+ in Japan54:48 Personal Q & AYou may also like this episode: "Non-Binary in Japan: X-Gender Xジェンダー"
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 26 min - We Dive Into The Gender Binary & more | Part 1
We talk about the gender binary, assigned sex ≠ gender identity, sexuality, and romantic attraction. Check out this in-depth part 1 of our two part series.
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4:12 The binary and how it affects gender6:20 Assigned Sex24:20 Sexuality35:20 Romantic AttractionYou may also like this episode: "Non-Binary in Japan: X-Gender Xジェンダー"
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/abnrmljapan45 min - Shopping Tips & Fatphobia in Japan
Japan is notorious for smaller clothing sizes. How is that experience for people who need more than that? We discuss fatphobia in Japan, shopping for bigger sizes, and more.
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6:20 Clothes we packed for moving to Japan15:03 How clothes shopping is like here20:42 Stores that sell bigger sizes29:20 Shoes for larger feet37:45 “Western sizes”48:05 Fat phobia59:04 Finding your confidenceEpisode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 7 min - Roasting Interracial Relationship "Facts"
Ep 005: We roast interracial relationship “facts” in part 2 of this topic. We clear up assumptions, and serve you the real tea in this episode.
*IR = interracial relationships
Time Codes
2:28 IR = Black & White couples
5:14 Hating your race
8:00 IR = heterosexual
11:04 Not dating your own race
13:24 It’s only because of the sex
15:30 IR = objectifying racial groups
18:11 The minority in an IR hates themselves
21:53 “Exotic mixed” children
26:42 IR= racism doesn’t exist
28:45 Racial slurs are free game in an IR
34:39 Secrets & Embarrassments
36:52 Parent disapproval
41:21 Loss of culture
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https://linktr.ee/abnrmljapan---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan/support48 min - Exploring Nuances of Intercultural Relationships
Interracial Marriage? Family Approval? Cultural differences? We answer common questions about interracial relationships.
TIME CODES2:15 Our nationality, race & ethnicities5:06 Is race important?8:03 Parent reactions & family disapproval?13:26 Cultural food21:20 Biggest challenge30:25 Mixed children37:20 Race fetishes46:30 What we like about each others cultures50:30 Our first expectations dating outside our raceEpisode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan57 min - Music in Japan
Digital music is extremely popular, but has Japan caught up with the trend? We discuss the differences of how music in analog form, such as CD’s, vinyl, cassettes, are still thriving here.
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1:50 The land of analog media8:28 Why are CD’s popular?15:40 JPOP & KPOP23:07 MP3 players are IT36:40 Concerts43:03 Ticket buying49:05 Appropriation of Black music culture54:25 Japanese music we likeEpisode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan1 hr 5 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!