Japan Chanpuru Podcast

No matter which part of Japan you explore, encounters with locals are always what enrich your experience. Who we met on our journey, what effect do school uniforms have on Japanese kids, and how can TV shows de-escalate hard feelings caused by the Hiroshima bombing? Listen and find out!

Japan can really make you know what solitude feels like and break you down, no matter how much you think you are prepared. Suddenly, the long calls with family on a daily basis are a thing. What is it like to tackle mental well-being in Japan for foreigners far away from family and home? Listen to the new episode to learn more!

What (not) to bring from Japan? What do Japanese peaches and cakes have in common? Where to stay for a few months when nobody in Japan wants to rent a flat to a "gaijin"? Listen to the new episodes and find out!

"Japan made me a chronic apologizer, and I’m so sorry!"

Are you planning on going to Japan? Do you want to know what trips, study stays or life in Japan in general feel like? A couple of Japanologists talk about their first-hand experiences from Japan and memories which can be sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter,... like a proper chanpurū scramble.