Unpacking Japan

By Produced by ZenStudioSociety & Culture

Unpacking Japan episodes

March 07, 2025 LGBTQ+ Documentary Filmmaker Discusses Queer Rights in Japan
Meet Felicity, a filmmaker exploring the theme of identity through her documentary work in Japan. She sits down to talk with us about what she's learned about Japanese views on multiculturalism, awareness of queer issues, and the concept of what "home" is.
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55 min
February 28, 2025 AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry
Meet AV star June Lovejoy, who sits down with us to break down all the misconceptions about the Japanese porn industry, and explore what life is like for workers in this profession. June shares their own personal experiences, their thoughts on the good and bad of the industry, and the ways it continues to change.
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1 hr 6 min
February 21, 2025 Interviewing the most recognizable voice in Japan
Meet Donna Burke, a singer and voice actress in Japan most widely known as the voice of the Shinkansen. She sits down to talk to us about her 30-year career in Japan, from wedding singer to starring in franchises like Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Tokyo Ghoul, as well as her life as an entrepreneur.
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1 hr
February 14, 2025 Is Japan still worth it for Asian immigrants? | How to work in Japan on a trainee visa
Meet Jheadear, a factory worker and content creator from the Philippines, who sits down to talk to us about the process of applying to become a technical trainee in Japan. We discuss her daily routines and workflow, her challenges in adapting to Japanese culture and work environment, as well as her work as an influencer helping her fellow Filipinos secure work placements in Japan.
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49 min
February 07, 2025 Why Japan is at the forefront of the next AI revolution
Meet Jad, cofounder of Integral AI, a software developing a system called universal simulations, in order to help advance AGI (artificial general intelligence). He sits down to talk with us about the future of AI, and if we really can develop it in a way that benefits humanity.
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1 hr
January 31, 2025 Where Ricchaado's inspiration for skits about being black in Japan comes from
Meet Ricchaado, a comedian from the UK most known for his exaggerated skits about his experiences as a black foreigner in Japan. He sits down to talk to us about the inspirations behind his famous characters Momo-chan and Mr. Hashimoto, his other business endeavors, how Japanese and Western viewers see his content differently, and more.
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Ricchaado Academy & Spring 2025 Japan Road Trip:
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1 hr 10 min
January 31, 2025 AV Actress June Lovejoy explains the Japanese porn industry
AV star June Lovejoy joins us today to talk about all the misconceptions about the Japanese porn industry, and explains what it's really like behind the scenes for workers in this profession. Listen to their experiences and get a glimpse of the good and the bad of Japanese AV industry, and how it is continuing to change.

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1 hr 6 min
January 24, 2025 An honest conversation about animal rights in Japan, with a Kobe zoo veterinarian
Meet Dr. Miaka, a veterinarian at Kobe Animal Kingdom, who sits down to talk with us about her daily life taking care of the zoo's wide variety of animals, as well as discuss animal rights in Japan, the role of zoos in science and conservation, and how her zoo recreates the natural habitats of its animals.
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1 hr 22 min
January 17, 2025 Dogen's secret to Japanese fluency
For our 100th episode we are joined by one of Japan's most recognizable foreign content creators, pitch accent specialist, and writer, Dogen! In this long awaited interview, Dogen talks about his creative process, inspirations, and challenges he has faced through his journey in Japan, in creative writing, and content creation.
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1 hr 41 min
January 10, 2025 What life is like as a foreigner in a Japanese maid cafe
Meet Luna, a maid witch at Afilia Magic Kingdom, who sits down to talk with us about what it's really like to work at a maid cafe in Akihabara.
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57 min

About Unpacking Japan

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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists.