How to get by in a non-English speaking country when you can't speak the local language...basically just get used to embarrassing yourself. 

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Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country

A look into the history of 'kawaii', what it represents in Japan and why Japan is so obsessed with 'cute culture.

Episode 5: Kawaii and Japan's Obsession with Cute

A look at gender inequality in Japan and the perceived role of women both at home and in the workplace.Content warning: please note this episode includes a segment about sexual harassment, I have mentioned where exactly in the episode it is discussed for those who wish to avoid the topic.

Episode 4: Gender Inequality in Japan

Do not blow your nose on the trainDo sleep wherever you want and other Do's and Don'ts of Japan including how to behave on the train, greet colleagues and make small talk.

Episode 3: Social Etiquette Overseas

Experiencing being surrounded by the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo when my understanding of sports is minimal. Spoiler alert: involves a man gifting me a cross-eyed drawing of myself

Episode 2: Rugby World Cup

An account of experiencing Typhoon Hagibis which hit Japan just one week ago.

Episode 1: Typhoon Hagibis

A podcast about the weird and often awkward/embarrassing realities of living abroad

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