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Talks from Tokyo is a discussion and interview podcast about life, philosophy, and history created by Jordan Fisher and Pradi Shigari that investigates issues past and present in Japan and their conne... more
FAQs about Talks from Tokyo:How many episodes does Talks from Tokyo have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
May 05, 2021TFT Episode 34-The Far Right reaches the PrecipiceHow far right, does the far right extend? Why is the price of political ignorance? How long can Japan remain a country of peace when the Fascist are scrambling for power? Mentioned:Nippon KaigiLiberal Democratic PartyLangley Esquire (youtuber)...more33minPlay
April 20, 2021TFT Episode 33- Loose vs Strict 2Is Japan a strict country to live in? In our original loose vs strict episode we looked at Michele Gelfand’s paper on the looseness and stictness of countries’ social and cultural mores. Going from the broad to the particular, this time we look at the norms of Japanese and American interpersonal relationships, workplace relationships especially, and analyze the rules of interaction and behavior....more43minPlay
March 23, 2021TFT Episode 32- Off the Cuff: Isekai, Galge, Love Hotels, and BibliophilesIn our most imitate and rambling episode yet, we barely manage to stay on the main topic while trading barbs in a cheap hotel room. Jordan shows off his paltry knowledge of recent anime, and Pradi asks weird questions....more19minPlay
March 11, 2021TFT Episode 31- Off the Cuff: Closed JapanThis time we discuss the continuation of the emergency measures, our and other's experience of the lockdown. We talk big trips, tourists, and whatever else comes to mind....more22minPlay
March 01, 2021TFT Episode 30: Whiskey in Japan (Part 2 of the Japanese Alcohol series)In this week’s episode we talk whiskey, from breweries to distributors and all the nitty gritty details we could scrounge up. All the while we enjoy a glass of Fukushima brewed whiskey and remember the 2011 Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami.You can check out this episode live at https://youtu.be/pPCFkdtZjW8...more29minPlay
February 19, 2021TFT Episode 29- Off the Cuff: Moving in JapanPardon the brief unplanned break but we are back! Here is the newest entry in our casual and interpersonal off the cuff series, and this time we are talking about the trials and terrors of moving in Japan...more21minPlay
February 09, 2021TFT Episode 28- Beer (Part one of the alcohol series)This time we get even classier, pinkies and glasses in the air, as we talk craft beer, draft beer, brewery, and comparisons with the American craft scene. Get a taste of what's there to drink and what it's like to drink in Japan. https://beertengoku.com/...more34minPlay
January 26, 2021TFT Episode 27- Whose is the real man? Masculinity and Gender in JapanIn this week's episode we dig deep into the topic of gender, focusing mainly on gender in the workplace and the construction of masculinity in Japan. We dig deep, say more than we can probably justify, take out the data, and get stupid personal in our delve....more44minPlay
January 18, 2021TFT Episode 26- Ink Bleeds, Body art in a culture of silenceA history of tattooing and a culture that shuns it collides on the isolated island of Japan. We talk the art of hoshizumi, yakuza full body tattoos, law, modern Japanese tattoos, and the idea of a private art not shown to others....more50minPlay
January 14, 2021TFT Episode 25- Fashion in JapanWe're finally back after a long winter break and this week is all about fashion: Harajuku fashion. What's with all the colors? Why is it so weird? What is Lolita fashion? How do they compare to gyarus? What the heck is going on? Join us as we try and break this thing down...more32minPlay
FAQs about Talks from Tokyo:How many episodes does Talks from Tokyo have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.