Unpacking Japan

By Produced by ZenStudioSociety & Culture

Unpacking Japan episodes

October 25, 2024 How Billy Matsunaga became one of Japan's leading kimono experts @BillyMatsunaga
Meet Billy, a German woman who shares her story of coming to Japan and falling in love with its most beloved clothes, the humble kimono. She sits down to talk with us about the nuances of kimono crafting, the culture and history around it, and the many misconceptions people have of kimono.
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https://www.kumakimonokoi.wordpress.com
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1 hr 4 min
October 18, 2024 How Mr. Yabatan became Japan's favorite foreigner
Meet Mr. Yabatan, Japan's silliest and most beloved foreign influencer, who sits down to talk with us about the origins of his character, his insights on Japanese comedy, and what it's like being such a recognizable face.
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1 hr 2 min
October 11, 2024 What it's like being a reporter on Japanese TV as a foreigner ft. Cathy Cat
Meet Cathy Cat, beloved actress, reporter, and overall media personality in Japan who explains the struggles and what to expect as a foreigner when navigating a career on social media and television Japan.
Ladybeard and Cathy Cat from Cat with Beard from JAPAN PODCAST came to our studio and also interviewed Tobi! Check out their interview here: https://youtu.be/W88oPln8S3E

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59 min
October 04, 2024 The story of Ladybeard: Japan's loudest pop idol
Meet Ladybeard, one of Japan's most beloved foreigners, who sits down to talk to us about his experiences in Hong Kong and Japan's entertainment industries, and how he rose to fame as a singer and wrestler after over an unexpected decade-long journey.
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59 min
September 27, 2024 The biggest challenges for westerners in Japan
Today we're joined by Jean Francois, who talks to us about what it's like working for the French Chamber of Commerce, and how his journey in Japan has taught him valuable insights on surviving Japanese business culture.

Follow Jean Francois:
https://www.ccifj.or.jp/
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1 hr 23 min
September 20, 2024 How this entrepreneur is creating a brand for Mongolia in Japan
Meet Zaya, a Mongolian entrepreneur who sat down with us to talk about introducing her culture to Japan through her import company and cafe in Osaka.
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46 min
September 16, 2024 Manzai comedian explains the problem with Japanese comedy
Meet Nick, half of Manzai comedy duo Time Bomb, who sits down to talk to us about his Japanese comedy career, and his transition to entrepreneur and content creator.

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1 hr 5 min
September 06, 2024 Understanding Japan's complicated relationship with North Korea
Meet Oliver, a Japan-North Korea relations researcher based in Kyoto, who sat down to talk with us about politics, kidnappings, North Korean schools in Japan, and the complicated relationship Japan has with its neighbor to the north.
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57 min
August 30, 2024 The challenges of running a halal restaurant in Japan
Meet Stephanie, owner of Burmese restaurant 95Yooya in Shibuya, who sits down to talk with us about her challenges immigrating to Japan and opening a halal restaurant in such a homogeneous country.

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52 min
August 26, 2024 What makes Japanese knives so special?
Meet Brad, marketer for Japanese knife company Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide, who sits down to talk with us about Japanese steel, tradition, business, and everything to do with Japanese knives.
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1 hr 4 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.