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Living Japan episodes

  • Episode 40.- Copyright problems for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ Logo
    On the latest Episode of Living Japan, we congratulate the team Twin Cosplay, who represented Mexico at the World Cosplay Summit 2015 and got the first prize for their Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask performance. Later, Motoi, Brent and Edgar talk about some of the problems that the organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics […]
    39 min
  • Episode 39.- 70th Anniversary of WWII

    On this episode the Living Japan crew talks about the anniversary of the Second World War and how this conflict was lived and taught in their different countries. They also talk about how the history of this conflict is being taught in Japan, the importance of not forgetting history and their hopes for the future. Join the conversation, did you have relatives that lived during that period? Tell us their story!

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  • Episode 39.- 70th Anniversary of WWII
    On this episode the Living Japan crew talks about the anniversary of the Second World War and how this conflict was lived and taught in their different countries. They also talk about how the history of this conflict is being taught in Japan, the importance of not forgetting history and their hopes for the future. […]
    56 min
  • Episode 38.- Growing up as a Half-Japanese

    On Episode 38 we talk about the selection of Ariana Miyamato, a half-Japanese half-African American woman,as Miss Japan and the debate it has created on the Japanese media. Friend of the show Stephanie joins us to talk about the experience of growing in Japan as the daughter of an international marriage. Join us as we talk about the ethnic perceptions of Japanese people and the challenges that half-Japanese individuals face in Japan. Join the discussion, will the selection of a person of a multi-ethnic background person as the Miss Universe representative of your country will become an issue of debate? Let us know in your comments!

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  • Episode 37.- Fast Food in Japan

    On Episode 37 we first give a nice shout out to all the video game fans as we talk about the new trailer for the remake of FFVII. Later on we talk about the initiative of the METI to bring back kimono. Finally, as our main topic of this week, we answer one of our listener’s question about Fast Food in Japan, what options are there? is it different from fast food in other countries? which are the places that the Living Japan crew prefer to eat at? Join the discussion, do fast food places in your home country are like those in Japan? Do they have seasonal special menu items? Let us know in the comments!!

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  • Episode 36.- Brent’s storty time: Becoming a Dad in Japan

    In Episode 36, Brent narrates the story of his son’s birth. All the details in preparation for the arrival of the new family member, hospital vs. midwifery, health insurance coverage and other issues related to the issue. Congratulations Brent and Rikka!! Welcome Baby Leo!!! Your dad, Uncle Edgar and Aunt Motoi love you!!

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  • Episode 35: News Bonanza and Working Overtime!

    This week we have lots of news worth discussing including the Dirty Korean Beer twitter-storm, some ongoing news about aquariums acquiring dolphins, and possible new rules for overtime.

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  • Episode 34.- Japanese Names
    This week we talk about the possible volcanic eruption at Hakone, explaining that there are some parts of this touristic spot that are still safe and that you can visit. We also discuss the polemic that came around when a local zoo named a new monkey after the baby of the British Royal Family. Finally, […]
    1 hr 9 min

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Living Japan discusses modern Japanese culture, social issues, current events and news, and many other Japan related topics. We aim to appeal to people who have lots of experience and knowledge on Japan as to those who are just beginning to learn about Japan or are thinking of coming here for short or long term stays.