Episode 53: Edgar’s Adventures!
We start out with a little information about Golden Week before moving into some Cool Biz. Finally, Edgar shares his recent experiences hitch hiking from Tokyo to Nagoya.
May 04, 2016
Living Japan
Living Japan discusses modern Japanese culture, social issues, current events and news, and many other Japan related topics. We aim to appeal to people who have lots of experience and knowledge on Japan as to those who are just beginning to learn about Japan or are thinking of coming here for short or long term stays.
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Episode 52: Earthquakes, Babymetal and Movies
We are back in the mobile studio as the Living Japan Trio sit down to talk about the recent earthquakes, the popularity of Babymetal and possible problems with Japanese movies.
Apr 20, 2016
Episode 51.- Questions, half kids and bureaucracy
On Episode 51 Motoi, Brent and Edgar respond to some of our listeners questions. Later we move on with the news that recently the number of born children with a foreigner parent has increased in Japan and we also discuss a little bit about the process of renewing your visa in Japan as well as […]
Apr 05, 2016
Nerd Talk: Comics vs Manga
What happens when Motoi leaves Brent and Edgar alone in the studio?? They start to talk about nerdy stuff!!! Join us while Brent and Edgar talk a little bit about the differences between comics and manga.
Mar 11, 2016
Episode 50.- Food, Gender Roles and Valentine’s
Didi stayed with us for one more episode in which we talk about the difficulties of being vegetarian in Japan and do a comparison between the original Italian food and the one that is served in Japan. We also talk about the stereotypes of the Italian and Latin men and the differences with Japanese men, […]
Feb 20, 2016
Episode 49.- Visual Kei
This week music journalist and friend of the show Didi comes to talk with Motoi, Brent and Edgar about Visual Kei. Is this a music genre? A fashion style? Is it easy to go to a Visual Kei concert in Japan? Learn the answer to these and many more questions about VK. If you are […]
Feb 03, 2016
Episode 48.- New Year, Water and other drinks.
Happy 2016 Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On the first Episode Motoi, Brent and Edgar talk about how they spent the New Year’s eve and respond to a listener request to talk about Water and other drinks in Japan. Issues like, is it safe to drink tap water in Japan? which is the perception of Japanese people about bottled […]
Jan 20, 2016
Episode 47: Tattoos and the End of the Year
We end our Living Japan year talking over tattoos and just generally chatting about how to end the year. Happy Holidays and see you in 2016!
Dec 23, 2015
Episode 46: Christmas and Other Chatter
Today we mourn an influential manga-ka, talk over some Christmas options and basically just chatter about some fun differences. And tease Edgar about Taco Bell. Help Brent by going to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/print-edition-of-deadly-troubadours/x/12747462#/ Intro music by Manny Marx. Outro music by Motoi.
Dec 02, 2015
Episode 45.- The UN dealing with manga??
On this week’s episode Brent talk to us about his first acupuncture experience in Japan. Later on we talk about the message of the UN representative Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, who urged Japan to have stricter laws in order to ban the sexual depictions of underage characters in manga. Finally, we answered our first ever Facebook message […]
Nov 11, 2015
Episode 44: More Marriage and More Family Names
This week we celebrate same sex civil union certificates in Shibuya and talk about families that want to have different surnames.
Oct 27, 2015
Episode 43.- TGS 2015 and Idols’ Contracts
On Episode 43 Edgar share’s with us his thoughts after covering the Tokyo Game Show 2015. We discuss a little bit about the changes that are taking place inside the Japanese Gaming industry. The Living Japan crew also discusses about a recent controversy involving an idol that “broke” some stipulations on her contract and will […]
Oct 15, 2015
Episode 42.- The Answer to the Ultimate Question: Beer and Snacks!!
On Episode 42 the Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the answer to the ultimate question: Beer and Snacks in Japan!!!! Following a recent trend and the appearance of more places that sell craft beer, the Living Japan crew has decided to talk about their favorite Japanese beers and which snacks they like to have […]
Oct 03, 2015
Episode 41.- Sports, Exercise and Fitness in Japan
On this episode the Living Japan crew answers to one of our listeners questions and talk about how Japanese people exercise, keep fit and practices sports. Joing the discussion, do people in your country exercise as much as Japanese people? How is the sports and fitness culture?? Let us know in the comments!!!
Sep 21, 2015
Episode 40.- Copyright problems for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ Logo
On the latest Episode of Living Japan, we congratulate the team Twin Cosplay, who represented Mexico at the World Cosplay Summit 2015 and got the first prize for their Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask performance. Later, Motoi, Brent and Edgar talk about some of the problems that the organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics […]
Sep 06, 2015
Episode 39.- 70th Anniversary of WWII
On this episode the Living Japan crew talks about the anniversary of the Second World War and how this conflict was lived and taught in their different countries. They also talk about how the history of this conflict is being taught in Japan, the importance of not forgetting history and their hopes for the future. […]
Aug 22, 2015
Episode 38.- Growing up as a Half-Japanese
On Episode 38 we talk about the selection of Ariana Miyamato, a half-Japanese half-African American woman,as Miss Japan and the debate it has created on the Japanese media. Friend of the show Stephanie joins us to talk about the experience of growing in Japan as the daughter of an international marriage. Join us as we […]
Aug 04, 2015
Episode 37.- Fast Food in Japan
On Episode 37 we first give a nice shout out to all the video game fans as we talk about the new trailer for the remake of FFVII. Later on we talk about the initiative of the METI to bring back kimono. Finally, as our main topic of this week, we answer one of our […]
Jul 19, 2015
Episode 36.- Brent’s storty time: Becoming a Dad in Japan
In Episode 36, Brent narrates the story of his son’s birth. All the details in preparation for the arrival of the new family member, hospital vs. midwifery, health insurance coverage and other issues related to the issue. Congratulations Brent and Rikka!! Welcome Baby Leo!!! Your dad, Uncle Edgar and Aunt Motoi love you!!
Jul 04, 2015
Episode 35: News Bonanza and Working Overtime!
This week we have lots of news worth discussing including the Dirty Korean Beer twitter-storm, some ongoing news about aquariums acquiring dolphins, and possible new rules for overtime.
Jun 17, 2015
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