“If you live in Japan, and work in a Japanese company, you need to follow the Japanese custom.” says Misora, a Japanese woman working in Tokyo. We follow Misora’s story about her ‘lazy’ colleague Paul. We also discuss Paul’s perspective - the western individualistic point of view. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/controversialjapan">Support the show</a>

“If you live in Japan, and work in a Japanese company, you need to follow the Japanese custom.” says Misora, a Japanese woman working in Tokyo. We follow Misora’s story about her ‘lazy’ colleague Paul. We also discuss Paul’s perspective - the western individualistic point of view. Support the show

“If you live in Japan, and work in a Japanese company, you need to follow the Japanese custom.” says Misora, a Japanese woman working in Tokyo. We follow Misora’s story about her ‘lazy’ colleague Paul. We also discuss Paul’s perspective - the western individualistic point of view.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/controversialjapan" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

The Lazy Guy

Japan is a prime example of collectivist culture while western countries put emphasis on the individual - such polar opposite mindsets. Misunderstandings and confusions are bound to happen when these two perspectives collide. Every episode we unpack one controversial opinion about the Japanese mindset, culture, and custom through stories and interviews. Join host Kaho Koda as she dives into her own culture and attempts to make sense of the disconnect between the Japanese and Western point of view. Produced by Human Burrito Productions Written and hosted by Kaho Koda Sound design by Junan Cover art by Macie Matthews Theme song by Mikara

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Japan is a prime example of collectivist culture while western countries put emphasis on the individual - such polar opposite mindsets. Misunderstandings and confusions are bound to happen when these two perspectives collide. Every episode we unpack one controversial opinion about the Japanese mindset, culture, and custom through stories and interviews. Join host Kaho Koda as she dives into her own culture and attempts to make sense of the disconnect between the Japanese and Western point of view. Produced by Human Burrito Productions Written and hosted by Kaho Koda Sound design by Junan Cover art by Macie Matthews Theme song by Mikara

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