The Foreign Exchange Program

In this episode, we break down some women's fashion and beauty standards that we've picked up on while living abroad. 

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YouTube video Sadie references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RspA9ky4UE0

In this episode, we chat about things that we find delightful, odd, or just plain old different between restaurants in the US and Japan.

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Happy 1 year Anniversary to the Foreign Exchange Program!!

In this episode, we asked several questions to get to know each other more since it is a celebration! We greatly appreciate it if you listen to our talks, share your insights and experiences, and support our podcast. We have answered some funny questions and also some profound questions about how we perceive our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode and get to know us more. 

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In this episode, we discuss first name trends (good, bad, and ugly) in the US and Japan.

The "Kailey" Challenge: Kailey, Kayley, Kaleigh, Kayleigh, Kaley, Cailey, Kaylee, Kailee, Kaileigh, Kayli

Are there any other names you can think of that can be spelled or written in a variety of ways but still sound the same?

References: 

Japanese Name Ranking: https://st.benesse.ne.jp/ninshin/name/

English Name Ranking: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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In this episode, we thought it would be fun to talk about what people do with their names after getting married. We go over some of the different options available to those living in the US versus those living in Japan. We also talk about what the value of a name is and how that can tie into greater cultural beliefs.

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In this episode, we talk all about what it was like to get married while living abroad. Which parts of the process really surprised us, for better or for worse? We also go into some detail about typical wedding customs and how they differ between the two countries. We hope you enjoy!

Average US Wedding Cost Stats: https://www.valuepenguin.com/average-cost-of-wedding

Average Japan Wedding Cost Stats: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1137322/japan-average-amount-expenses-wedding/

**I think that due to the pandemic and the fact that we recorded this episode quite a while ago, the numbers that were discussed in this episode may not have best represented the current situation in Japan, so my apologies for that. The average cost of weddings seems to have dropped significantly in both the US and Japan since 2020.**

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This episode is about planes, trains, automobiles and more! Parts of Japan are known for having some of the best public transportation around. Whereas the US is a country designed around cars. With that in mind, we share our impressions and experiences with transportation in both countries. 

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In this episode, we go over a few words that English has adopted from Japanese over time. Do you know all of these words? Which ones do you use? Are there any that we missed that you know about? Feel free to tell us! You can message us on our Instagram or leave a voice message for us on Anchor. We hope you enjoy!

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