What is life really like inside Japan? Not the tourist version. The real one.
In this episode of Supertalks, Raghav sits down with Mayo, an Indian who has lived in Japan and experienced the country from the inside out. From Tokyo nightlife and Japanese dating culture to loneliness, anime, food, weddings, houses and everyday life, this is an honest look at Japan through an Indian lens.
What we cover:
Life inside Japan and the reality nobody tells you before you go. Japan nightlife, red light areas and the dating culture of Japanese boys and girls. Kodokushi, Japan's loneliness epidemic where people can pass away alone and remain undiscovered for days.
Why Japan is one of the cleanest countries in the world and how Japanese people maintain such high standards of hygiene. How Japanese people date, marry and what Japanese weddings really look like. Indian vs Japanese weddings and the biggest cultural differences.
Japan house prices, Tokyo vs Mumbai rentals and why some Japanese houses can cost up to ₹5 crore. How Japanese people view Americans and how they see India. PM Modi calling the Japanese PM his "small sister" and what that moment meant.
The reality behind Doraemon and Shinchan's houses and whether they actually exist in Japan. What anime culture is really like for ordinary Japanese people. Mayo's hilarious Japanese-style impressions of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and other Bollywood actors.
Japan visa for Indians in 2026 and everything you need to know before applying. The best places to visit in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, Okinawa and Sapporo. Hidden gems beyond the usual tourist destinations.
How vegetarians can survive in Japan, what Indian travellers should know about Japanese food and what to eat or avoid. How much a 10-day Japan trip from India can actually cost. JR Pass, bullet trains, capsule hotels, konbini food and budget travel tips.
What it is like to work in Japan as an Indian and how Japanese work culture differs from India. Japan vs India culture, lifestyle and everyday life. Cherry blossom season and the best time to visit Japan from India.
This is the Japan episode every Indian should watch before travelling to Japan, moving there or simply wanting to understand the country beyond anime, tourism and stereotypes.
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