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- Trailer | Welcome to My Time in Japan
What happens when an Army vet trades his tactical gear for a bicycle and a mission call in rural Japan?You’re looking at it. I’m Paul-chan, and I’m inviting you to come along as I retrace my steps through the Land of the Rising Sun.In this video, I’m giving you a glimpse of what to expect, including the "lost in translation" moments that shaped my experiences in Japan. This isn't just a travel log, it’s a deep dive into the heart of a culture I grew to love and the friends I made along the way.Ready to explore? Hit that follow button and let’s begin.
Tanoshimi da ne!
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Music Provided by NCMFYT
Domitori Taranofu - Just a Playground
Link: https://youtu.be/tU3ucZtTru8?si=wSHt7l88duHw30aN
1 min - Minisode - Happy New Year / あけおめことよろ
Minisodes for My Time in Japan will include brief updates, extra context, or other bonuses for the show. This minisode includes an overview of the new Podcast Cover Art and an announcement around episode markings for content that may include faith-related topics.
Music Provided by NCMFYT
Intro: Colorful Cat - Playground Link: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw?si=Rndj6_JLTh2TtKx7
Background Music One: Domitori Taranofu - Sakura's LifeLink: https://youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0?si=BBouPSrpkBHV9pfO
Background Music Two: Domitori Taranofu - Dreams of Japan (Extended Mix)Link: https://youtu.be/RsZRAh19oio?si=KeEch0V_5cB6HsEv
8 min - Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place / 前門の虎後門の狼
For this episode's Latest Word, we're digging into the linguistics behind the phrase... you guessed it, "caught between a rock and a hard place."
Ty, one of the missionaries I served with in Japan, will be joining us soon but I introduce him in this episode along with some of the lessons I learned while serving with him. We also dive into some more of the cuisine I was introduced to while living in Izumo, and touch on other topics such as missionary fitness, mental health, and the art of the beverage run!
Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJo2fPvxFRAHgQJLu4cn72xaj6quwtyzls0E-b6yH30
Q&A:
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Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv a few times a week around 9 or 10 PM Mountain Time!
Intro and Outro Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks:
Colorful Cat - Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw
Colorful Cat - Kon
Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg
27 min - Hills and Mountains / 岡と山
For this episode's Latest Word, we're exploring the Japanese titles for Mistborn and the Way of Kings! Then, we continue the narrative in Southwestern Japan with a visit to Okayama and a few areas in the country near Izumo! Join us as we head for the hills!
Episode Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12p4zSwjMX7E9GQoYqjzkrzFCNe7ZWUUFWUvArQNDzdg
Q&A:
Would you like to be featured in our next Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Insta / Threads, Bluesky, X) or email them to [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing on Paul-chan’s Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv a few times a week around 10:00 PM Mountain Time!
Intro and Outro Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks:
Colorful Cat - Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw
Colorful Cat - Kon
Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg
32 min - The Tales of Izumo / 出雲物語
This may not be Ba Sing Se, but there are still secrets to be discovered! Join Paul-chan as he shares a few vignettes, including some spookie moments apropos for the Halloween season!
Videos referenced in this episode:
- The seriously shocking backstory of the Bug Pokemon, Paras (Kyota Ko)
- But we’re speaking Japanese 日本語しゃべってるんだけど (Ken Tanaka)
Episode Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EUqZdpmhvhYY_piTP1pl6jCifBa5Y-VCo5VeZdqOhY
Would you like to be featured in our next Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support, or visit my Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv a few times a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Intro and Outro Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks:
Colorful Cat - Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWswColorful Cat - Kon
Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg
20 min - The Groceries of Sin / 罪の食料品
We start off with a new segment: The Latest Word. You'll then learn useful tips about Banking and Grocery Shopping in Japan before revisiting one of the darkest days in Paul-chan's history... 😂
Articles mentioned in this episode:
- I'm an American mom living in Japan, and grocery shopping here is a far superior experience than it is in the US (Business Insider)
Episode Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JNAMfbV0rAAe31BhU1CZq03Vv6kzAm_Cpd4liK4XG6k
Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support, or visit my Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks:
Colorful Cat - Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWswColorful Cat - Nakabeni
Watch: https://youtu.be/tj8AezwaTJw
Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/colorful-cat-nakabeni
Domitori Taranofu - Birds and Kids on the Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/psIqFtfbjg0
Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/domitori-taranofu-birds-and-kids-on-the-playground
Colorful Cat - Kon
Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg
10 min - Dreams and Déjà Vu / 夢と既視感
Join us as we dive into Paul-chan's eccentric "dream theater" and have an introspective conversation about
déjà vu. We also discuss over-tourism in Japan during this episode's Q&A segment.Articles mentioned in this episode:
- Japan, famously polite, struggles to cope with influx of tourists (Washington Post)
- Experiencing Déjà Vu? Neurologists Explain What It Means and Why It’s Happening (MSN)
Episode Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sCYMURPlX5A5LBhWo-S16rZhbOwMzS4s_LYdkTCwGq0/edit?usp=sharing
Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support, or visit my Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks:
Colorful Cat - Playground
Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWswc152 - liminal fields
Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/c152-liminal-fields
Domitori Taranofu - Sakura's Life
Watch: youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0
Stream: ncmfyt.band.link/SakurasLife
Domitori Taranofu - Dreams of Japan (Extended Mix)
Watch: youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0
Stream: ncmfyt.band.link/SakurasLife
Colorful Cat - Kon
Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg
15 min - Season One Interlude / シーズン1間奏
The hiatus is over! Join us as we go over the roadmap for where this podcast is headed and reflect on a poignant Japanese song.
Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8KLmeyv_O69ENLO5mPdSz3zclbwvmggGKK8oJHsLqg/edit?usp=drive_link
Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support, or visit my Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks: Colorful Cat - Playground, Colorful Cat - Sharegaki, Domitori Taranofu - Cold Cold Snowfall in My Soul Extended Mix, and Colorful Cat - Kon
Stream: Listen on Spotify
10 min - Here Comes the Train / 電車が参ります
Come hop on a train bound for Matsue! Also, let's talk about Japanese vending machines!
Episode Transcript
Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Twitter, Instagram) or email me at [email protected]
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, every other evening around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks: Colorful Cat - Playground, Colorful Cat - Iridescent, Domitori Taranofu - Forget, Colorful Cat - Kōbai-Iro, and Colorful Cat - Kon
Stream: Listen on Spotify
15 min - The Sakura Festival in Unnan / 雲南市の桜祭り
Delicate pink blossoms, chicken nuggets, and Hanami Dango... Oh my!
Episode Transcript
If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.
Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, every other evening around 9:00PM Mountain Time!
Music provided by NCMFYT
Tracks: Colorful Cat - Playground, Colorful Cat - Byakuroku, Colorful Cat - Kon
Stream: Listen on Spotify
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About My Time in Japan
From the publisher's feed
I'm Paul-chan, an Army vet, web developer, gamer and Japanese enthusiast. My Time in Japan is a journey revisiting my experiences of adapting to new cultures and blundering through language barriers while serving as a Latter-day Saint missionary in 2009 and 2010. From the lush mountains of the Chūgoku Region to the very southern tip of Kyūshū, we dive into journal entries, local history, mission stories, and more.
Connect with me on your favorite Social Media platforms at https://paul-chan.one