It is Episode 81 and the Living Japan crew are fired up to talk about the most recent Sumo controversy, shed some light on the troubles the sport has had in the past decade and then wrap it all up by discussing some ongoing gender issues in our home of Japan! Thank you for listening! Please like us on Facebook and rate and review us on iTunes! Edgar can be found at: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Brent can be found at: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and his website. Motoi currently has a small internet footstep. Which is a shame, because she’s great. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/lj-81-sumo.mp3

It is Episode 81 and the Living Japan crew are fired up to talk about the most recent Sumo controversy, shed some light on the troubles the sport has had in the past decade and then wrap it all up by discussing some ongoing gender issues in our home of Japan! Thank you for listening! Please like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Living-Japan-441695645980270/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and rate and review us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-japan/id822107478?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>! Edgar can be found at: <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldMeetsJapan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/worldmeetsjapan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worldmeetsjapan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://t.co/eYqJWzKqEn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Brent can be found at: <a href="https://twitter.com/deadtroubadour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brentthomastroubadour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brentthomasauthor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and his <a href="http://deadlytroubadour.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Motoi currently has a small internet footstep. Which is a shame, because she’s great. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/lj-81-sumo.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/lj-81-sumo.mp3</a>

Episode 81: Sumo and Gender

On Episode 80, the Living Japan crew discusses about the call for volunteers to work at the Tokyo Olympics, asking for high skills professionals not only to donate their job, but to also cover all their expenses to work at the event. Is the organizing committee asking too much from these medical and language professionals? We also talk a little bit of the bitcoin and cryptocurrency craze and the recent hack that took place in Japan. Finally, for our main topic, we talk about one of the many faces of poverty in Japan: the net cafe refugees. Join us while we talk about the difficulties that these new type of homeless people face and as we discuss about the popular myth that says that “there is no poverty in Japan”. Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about this issue in the comments. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode80.mp3

On Episode 80, the Living Japan crew discusses about the call for volunteers to work at the Tokyo Olympics, asking for high skills professionals not only to donate their job, but to also cover all their expenses to work at the event. Is the organizing committee asking too much from these medical and language professionals? We also talk a little bit of the bitcoin and cryptocurrency craze and the recent hack that took place in Japan. Finally, for our main topic, we talk about one of the many faces of poverty in Japan: the net cafe refugees. Join us while we talk about the difficulties that these new type of homeless people face and as we discuss about the popular myth that says that “there is no poverty in Japan”. Don’t forget to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts about this issue in the comments. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode80.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/episode80.mp3</a>

Episode 80.- Net Café Refugees

Hello Everyone! We are back for a whole new season of Living Japan Podcast. This year we made the commitment to at least do 25 new episodes! On episode 79 Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss the Coming of Age ceremony that usually takes place during the first month of the year, the different styles of kimono the new adults wear and some problems that didn’t allow some kids enjoy the ceremony as they wished for. Join the discussion, let us know what you think. Is there a similar ceremony in your country? What types of coming of age ceremonies or rites exist in your culture? Let us know in the comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/episode-79.mp3

Hello Everyone! We are back for a whole new season of Living Japan Podcast. This year we made the commitment to at least do 25 new episodes! On episode 79 Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss the Coming of Age ceremony that usually takes place during the first month of the year, the different styles of kimono the new adults wear and some problems that didn’t allow some kids enjoy the ceremony as they wished for. Join the discussion, let us know what you think. Is there a similar ceremony in your country? What types of coming of age ceremonies or rites exist in your culture? Let us know in the comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/episode-79.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/episode-79.mp3</a>

Episode 79.- Coming of Age

The Living Japan got together one last time before the end of the year to share some of the latest news that have been happening in Japan. Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the accusations against the author of the famous manga Rurouni Kenshin as well as the recent problems that companies like Subaru and Kobe Steel have been facing. Join the discussion, let us know what you think. Is it ok to enjoy the work of an artists/creator after he has been proved to have committed a horrible crime? Let us know in the comments. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners from Motoi, Brent and Edgar. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/episode78.mp3

The Living Japan got together one last time before the end of the year to share some of the latest news that have been happening in Japan. Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the accusations against the author of the famous manga Rurouni Kenshin as well as the recent problems that companies like Subaru and Kobe Steel have been facing. Join the discussion, let us know what you think. Is it ok to enjoy the work of an artists/creator after he has been proved to have committed a horrible crime? Let us know in the comments. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners from Motoi, Brent and Edgar. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/episode78.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/episode78.mp3</a>

Episode 78: Hidden Secrets from Manga to Corporate Japan

We look in depth at the recent incident where a high school student in Osaka was not allowed to attend class for having different hair. We also talk about single families. Kind of a somber episode all things considered. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/livingjapan-ep-77.mp3

We look in depth at the recent incident where a high school student in Osaka was not allowed to attend class for having different hair. We also talk about single families. Kind of a somber episode all things considered. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/livingjapan-ep-77.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/livingjapan-ep-77.mp3</a>

Episode 77: Hair and Differences

Edgar is off to his homeland living Brent alone to edit and put out this episode. That can’t be good. But there is good news! A new episode!! The three of us got together and had a nice chat that went from the use of bicycles in everyday life, what to do if a bike gets stolen, crime and then how community plays into all of this. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/livingjapan-ep-76-bicycles-crime-and-community.mp3

Edgar is off to his homeland living Brent alone to edit and put out this episode. That can’t be good. But there is good news! A new episode!! The three of us got together and had a nice chat that went from the use of bicycles in everyday life, what to do if a bike gets stolen, crime and then how community plays into all of this. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/livingjapan-ep-76-bicycles-crime-and-community.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/livingjapan-ep-76-bicycles-crime-and-community.mp3</a>

Episode 76: Bicycles, Crime, and Community

Ohisahiburi! Long Time no see! We have been very busy in the last month, but we finally have a new Episode! This time, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss different topics, from the launch of a North Korean missile that pass over Japan; a scandal involving a female politician with a progressive agenda, and the recent fights between different factions of the Yamaguchi Gumi, one of the most important Yakuza families. Thanks for listening to us and for all the patience! We apologize for being so late, and will do an effort to return to our usual schedule. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/episode75.mp3

Ohisahiburi! Long Time no see! We have been very busy in the last month, but we finally have a new Episode! This time, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss different topics, from the launch of a North Korean missile that pass over Japan; a scandal involving a female politician with a progressive agenda, and the recent fights between different factions of the Yamaguchi Gumi, one of the most important Yakuza families. Thanks for listening to us and for all the patience! We apologize for being so late, and will do an effort to return to our usual schedule. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/episode75.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/episode75.mp3</a>

Episode 75.- Missile Attack, Scandals and Yakuza

Hello everyone!!! We have a new episode for you! Finally, after almost 6 months (more or less) we get back to our original format, commenting on three different news that caught our eyes. First, we talk a little bit about the Onsen Theme Park in the city of Beppu, which this month show a little bit of what it will be built to the people who backed up this idea through crowd funding. Our second topic is socializing parents, specially mothers who are being pressured to be the perfect mom, giving small space for relief or meeting friends. Finally, we discuss the role of Traditional culture in the 2020 Olympics’ inauguration, after the declaration of some members of the organizing committee that emphasize that things like sumo or kabuki should not be part of this event. Join the discussion. Would you like to go to an Onsen theme Park? How do parents get help in taking care of children so that they can socialize in your country? Should Japanese traditional culture be part of the Olympics’ inauguration? Let us know in the comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/episode74.mp3

Hello everyone!!! We have a new episode for you! Finally, after almost 6 months (more or less) we get back to our original format, commenting on three different news that caught our eyes. First, we talk a little bit about the Onsen Theme Park in the city of Beppu, which this month show a little bit of what it will be built to the people who backed up this idea through crowd funding. Our second topic is socializing parents, specially mothers who are being pressured to be the perfect mom, giving small space for relief or meeting friends. Finally, we discuss the role of Traditional culture in the 2020 Olympics’ inauguration, after the declaration of some members of the organizing committee that emphasize that things like sumo or kabuki should not be part of this event. Join the discussion. Would you like to go to an Onsen theme Park? How do parents get help in taking care of children so that they can socialize in your country? Should Japanese traditional culture be part of the Olympics’ inauguration? Let us know in the comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/episode74.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/episode74.mp3</a>

Episode 74.- Kabuki at the Olympics

Hello everyone! It’s already been two weeks from our last Episode and we are back! On Episode 73 the Living Japan crew talks about two very important topics: vending machines and sexless Japan. How many vending machines are there in Japan? Are all as crazy as it looks on the internet? Are there vending machines with Adult Content? And finally, the most important question of them all: Are Japanese people losing interest in relationships and sex? Or is this another “Crazy Japan” story portrayed by the media? Join the conversation!! Let us know what you think! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-73.mp3

Hello everyone! It’s already been two weeks from our last Episode and we are back! On Episode 73 the Living Japan crew talks about two very important topics: vending machines and sexless Japan. How many vending machines are there in Japan? Are all as crazy as it looks on the internet? Are there vending machines with Adult Content? And finally, the most important question of them all: Are Japanese people losing interest in relationships and sex? Or is this another “Crazy Japan” story portrayed by the media? Join the conversation!! Let us know what you think! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-73.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-73.mp3</a>

Episode 73.- Sexless Japan

Greetings Everyone! Apologies for the long wait! Today’s episode is a especial two parts, the first half we have the presence of Brent’s son while the gang talks about the new Live Action series of Cowboy Bebop and some the Konami-Kojima drama which still continues. This starts a debate about the different changes that some companies and the government are promoting in the working environment and time, but… are they really in the best interest of the people? Let us know what you think in the comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-72.mp3

Greetings Everyone! Apologies for the long wait! Today’s episode is a especial two parts, the first half we have the presence of Brent’s son while the gang talks about the new Live Action series of Cowboy Bebop and some the Konami-Kojima drama which still continues. This starts a debate about the different changes that some companies and the government are promoting in the working environment and time, but… are they really in the best interest of the people? Let us know what you think in the comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-72.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/episode-72.mp3</a>

Episode 72.- Labor Problems

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.On the web, you can find us at livingjapanpodcast.wordpress.com Email us any questions or comments at livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

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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. On the web, you can find us at <a href="http://livingjapanpodcast.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">livingjapanpodcast.wordpress.com</a> Email us any questions or comments at livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

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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 listener’s question about Fast Food in Japan, what options are there? is it different from fast food in other countries? which are the places that the Living Japan crew prefer to eat at? Join the discussion, do fast food places in your home country are like those in Japan? Do they have seasonal special menu items? Let us know in the comments!! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/episode-37.mp3

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 listener’s question about Fast Food in Japan, what options are there? is it different from fast food in other countries? which are the places that the Living Japan crew prefer to eat at? Join the discussion, do fast food places in your home country are like those in Japan? Do they have seasonal special menu items? Let us know in the comments!! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/episode-37.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/episode-37.mp3</a>

Episode 37.- Fast Food in Japan

Today Dr. Michael Dziesinski, a visiting scholar from the University of Hawaii, joins us to talk about a social phenomenon of Japan: Hikikomori. Today, they are many different portrayals of Hikikomori on mass media and popular culture, but… are they really as they are showcased?  What is hikikomori? How do hikikomori people behave? Is it only a problem of Japan? Join us as Dr. Dziesinski answer to these and many more questions drawing some light over this issue. If you want to know more, please don’t forget to leave your questions on the comments or you can follow Dr. Dziesinski’s vlog and Twitter: Blog: http://towakudai.blogs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MDziesinski https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode-63.mp3

Today Dr. Michael Dziesinski, a visiting scholar from the University of Hawaii, joins us to talk about a social phenomenon of Japan: Hikikomori. Today, they are many different portrayals of Hikikomori on mass media and popular culture, but… are they really as they are showcased?  What is hikikomori? How do hikikomori people behave? Is it only a problem of Japan? Join us as Dr. Dziesinski answer to these and many more questions drawing some light over this issue. If you want to know more, please don’t forget to leave your questions on the comments or you can follow Dr. Dziesinski’s vlog and Twitter: Blog: <a href="http://towakudai.blogs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://towakudai.blogs.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MDziesinski" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MDziesinski</a> <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode-63.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode-63.mp3</a>

Episode 63.- Hikikomori: Japan’s Lost Generation

We are back!!!!!! Apologies to all of our listeners!!! For health reasons we had to take a short break for the podcast, nothing to worry, but finally we were able to record a new episode. Brent, Motoi and Edgar discuss a recent news that take over Japan about a young child that got lost in the forests of Hokkaido. As part of the talk, they discuss the differences between USA, Mexico and Japan on how parents discipline their children. Join the discussion!!! Let us know what you think in the comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/episode55.mp3

We are back!!!!!! Apologies to all of our listeners!!! For health reasons we had to take a short break for the podcast, nothing to worry, but finally we were able to record a new episode. Brent, Motoi and Edgar discuss a recent news that take over Japan about a young child that got lost in the forests of Hokkaido. As part of the talk, they discuss the differences between USA, Mexico and Japan on how parents discipline their children. Join the discussion!!! Let us know what you think in the comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/episode55.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/episode55.mp3</a>

Episode 55.- Lost in the Forest of Hokkaido

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. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/episode-49.mp3 If you are interested in learning more about Visual Kei, these are Didi’s recommendations: Famous VK Bands Gazette the-gazette.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xxmkj7JRcs Mejibray http://www.mejibray.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnTVeJCEhlA Non-Famous VK Bands: MEABEL http://www.meabel.info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAW3qPehWE NIA http://www.nia.website https://www.you tube.com/watch?v=VuNbCTXR8dw Malisend http://www.malisend.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmi4zVmdMbw Morrigan www.morrigan-web.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlO2OulB1yQ Savage www.savage-web.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhk4rS52i0 D.I.D. www.did-official.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQHqTprvDy4&amp;feature=youtu.be If you want to know more about the Japanese music scene, you can follow Didi at: http://clippings.me/dfabiani (Writing portfolio) Personal twitter @ladycaos Writer’s twitter @dilettaeffe Some Visual Kei websites mentioned during today’s show: Nippon Project (The Didi write’s for) Shattered Tranquility VKH Press

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. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/episode-49.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/episode-49.mp3</a> If you are interested in learning more about Visual Kei, these are Didi’s recommendations: Famous VK Bands Gazette <a href="http://the-gazette.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the-gazette.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xxmkj7JRcs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xxmkj7JRcs</a> Mejibray<a href="http://www.mejibray.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.mejibray.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnTVeJCEhlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnTVeJCEhlA</a> Non-Famous VK Bands: MEABEL<a href="http://www.meabel.info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.meabel.info</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAW3qPehWE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAW3qPehWE</a> NIA<a href="http://www.nia.website" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.nia.website</a> <a href="https://www.you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.you</a> <a href="http://tube.com/watch?v=VuNbCTXR8dw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tube.com/watch?v=VuNbCTXR8dw</a> Malisend<a href="http://www.malisend.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.malisend.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmi4zVmdMbw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmi4zVmdMbw</a> Morrigan <a href="http://www.morrigan-web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.morrigan-web.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlO2OulB1yQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlO2OulB1yQ</a> Savage <a href="http://www.savage-web.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.savage-web.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhk4rS52i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhk4rS52i0</a> D.I.D. <a href="http://www.did-official.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.did-official.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQHqTprvDy4&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQHqTprvDy4&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> If you want to know more about the Japanese music scene, you can follow Didi at: <a href="http://clippings.me/dfabiani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://clippings.me/dfabiani</a> (Writing portfolio) Personal twitter @ladycaos Writer’s twitter @dilettaeffe Some Visual Kei websites mentioned during today’s show: Nippon Project (The Didi write’s for) Shattered Tranquility VKH Press

Episode 49.- Visual Kei

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. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/livingjapan-ep-52.mp3

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. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/livingjapan-ep-52.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/livingjapan-ep-52.mp3</a>

Episode 52: Earthquakes, Babymetal and Movies

Welcome to a new episode of Living Japan! As the month of love ends, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the protest against Valentine’s Day that a cranky group of Marxist had in Tokyo, opposing the discrimination against unattractive men. Later on, the crew talks about our main topic “Train Etiquette.” There are many written and unwritten rules that everyone that uses a train in Japan should know. Are they different from those in your country? Let us know in the comments! *We’ve been having some trouble with our audio equipment. Apologies in advanced if there are some parts that are not very clear. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode66.mp3

Welcome to a new episode of Living Japan! As the month of love ends, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the protest against Valentine’s Day that a cranky group of Marxist had in Tokyo, opposing the discrimination against unattractive men. Later on, the crew talks about our main topic “Train Etiquette.” There are many written and unwritten rules that everyone that uses a train in Japan should know. Are they different from those in your country? Let us know in the comments! *We’ve been having some trouble with our audio equipment. Apologies in advanced if there are some parts that are not very clear. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode66.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode66.mp3</a>

Episode 66.- Train Etiquette

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 our experiences dealing with bureaucracy. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/episode51.mp3

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 our experiences dealing with bureaucracy. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/episode51.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/episode51.mp3</a>

Episode 51.- Questions, half kids and bureaucracy

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. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/nerdtalk.mp3

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. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/nerdtalk.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/nerdtalk.mp3</a>

Nerd Talk: Comics vs Manga

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 water? and which are the favorite drinks of the Living Japan crew? Also, don’t forget that we are going to have our Listener’s Question spectacular on February to celebrate the Second Anniversary of Living Japan, send us your questions to livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com or send us an inbox message on our Facebook page. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/episode-48.mp3

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 water? and which are the favorite drinks of the Living Japan crew? Also, don’t forget that we are going to have our Listener’s Question spectacular on February to celebrate the Second Anniversary of Living Japan, send us your questions to livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com or send us an inbox message on our Facebook page. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/episode-48.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/episode-48.mp3</a>

Episode 48.- New Year, Water and other drinks.

Hello Everyone! We want to apologize for getting behind our schedule, but finally we were able to meet and record a new episode. Today, we have a fun episode talking about a recent trend on Twitter with the hasthag #gaijinconfessions. The Living Japan crew tell us some confessions of their own before moving on to our main topic: Myths about the Japanese schooling system. There are many articles that try to describe how education works in Japan, however, not everything they say is true. Join us while Brent, Edgar and Motoi talk about some of this issues and discuss how truthful are this Internet articles. Join the discussion, tell us your opinion about the Japanese schooling system in the comments. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode-68.mp3

Hello Everyone! We want to apologize for getting behind our schedule, but finally we were able to meet and record a new episode. Today, we have a fun episode talking about a recent trend on Twitter with the hasthag #gaijinconfessions. The Living Japan crew tell us some confessions of their own before moving on to our main topic: Myths about the Japanese schooling system. There are many articles that try to describe how education works in Japan, however, not everything they say is true. Join us while Brent, Edgar and Motoi talk about some of this issues and discuss how truthful are this Internet articles. Join the discussion, tell us your opinion about the Japanese schooling system in the comments. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode-68.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/episode-68.mp3</a>

Episode 68.- Myths about school

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!!! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/episode41.mp3

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!!! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/episode41.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/episode41.mp3</a>

Episode 41.- Sports, Exercise and Fitness in Japan

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 talk about the ethnic perceptions of Japanese people and the challenges that half-Japanese individuals face in Japan. Join the discussion, will the selection of a person of a multi-ethnic background person as the Miss Universe representative of your country will become an issue of debate? Let us know in your comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/episode-38.mp3

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 talk about the ethnic perceptions of Japanese people and the challenges that half-Japanese individuals face in Japan. Join the discussion, will the selection of a person of a multi-ethnic background person as the Miss Universe representative of your country will become an issue of debate? Let us know in your comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/episode-38.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/episode-38.mp3</a>

Episode 38.- Growing up as a Half-Japanese

Hello Gang!! We are catching up and soon we will have episodes on time! On today’s episode we answer to one of our listeners questions, Purikura, Gachapon adn Arcade culture in Japan. Listen to the Living Japan crew talk about their experiences with this form of entertainment, which are their favorite games? do they collect gachapon? how many purikuras they have? Don’t forget to rate the show in itunes and to like our facebook page! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode58.mp3

Hello Gang!! We are catching up and soon we will have episodes on time! On today’s episode we answer to one of our listeners questions, Purikura, Gachapon adn Arcade culture in Japan. Listen to the Living Japan crew talk about their experiences with this form of entertainment, which are their favorite games? do they collect gachapon? how many purikuras they have? Don’t forget to rate the show in itunes and to like our facebook page! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode58.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode58.mp3</a>

Episode 58.- Purikura, Gachapon and Arcades

As every two weeks, the Living Japan crew is back! Bringing you the latest news on what is happening in Japan. In this week’s episode we talk about MariCar, a company that is being sued by Nintendo for using its characters and the concept of Mario Kart to make business in Tokyo. Later on, Motoi, Brent and Edgar address an issue that has been recently trending on social media: The Death of the Harajuku Style. FRUiTS, the magazine that brought the Harajuku fashion style to the spotlight is closing, which has created a debate around the disappearance of street culture in Japan. Is the Harajuku style really death? Which places can young people use to express themselves in a huge city? Where you live young people face similar problems? Join the debate! Let us know in your comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode67.mp3

As every two weeks, the Living Japan crew is back! Bringing you the latest news on what is happening in Japan. In this week’s episode we talk about MariCar, a company that is being sued by Nintendo for using its characters and the concept of Mario Kart to make business in Tokyo. Later on, Motoi, Brent and Edgar address an issue that has been recently trending on social media: The Death of the Harajuku Style. FRUiTS, the magazine that brought the Harajuku fashion style to the spotlight is closing, which has created a debate around the disappearance of street culture in Japan. Is the Harajuku style really death? Which places can young people use to express themselves in a huge city? Where you live young people face similar problems? Join the debate! Let us know in your comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode67.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/episode67.mp3</a>

Episode 67.- The Death of the Harajuku Style

Greetings from the Living Japan Crew! Apologies for being late to upload this new episode. This week, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about what they did during the Golden Week, the different celebrations for Children’s Day that exist in Mexico and Japan, as well as explain a little bit of the folklore behind this celebration.  Next, Edgar talks about his experience attending the Tokyo Rainbow Pride festival, to celebrate the LGBT community and create awareness of sexual diversity and inclusiveness. Finally, we talk about our main topic which is Tourism. Recently, Japan has made a great effort to bring more visitors from abroad, but the Living Japan crew questions if their marketing approach has been the best. Join the discussion, have you visited Japan? Have you seen any of the tourism campaigns of Japan? How does your country attracts international tourism? Let us know in the comments! https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode70.mp3

Greetings from the Living Japan Crew! Apologies for being late to upload this new episode. This week, Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about what they did during the Golden Week, the different celebrations for Children’s Day that exist in Mexico and Japan, as well as explain a little bit of the folklore behind this celebration.  Next, Edgar talks about his experience attending the Tokyo Rainbow Pride festival, to celebrate the LGBT community and create awareness of sexual diversity and inclusiveness. Finally, we talk about our main topic which is Tourism. Recently, Japan has made a great effort to bring more visitors from abroad, but the Living Japan crew questions if their marketing approach has been the best. Join the discussion, have you visited Japan? Have you seen any of the tourism campaigns of Japan? How does your country attracts international tourism? Let us know in the comments! <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode70.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/episode70.mp3</a>

Episode 70.- Tokyo-Tokyo

Hello Everyone!!! We are back with a new episode! On today’s show we talk about the latest Ghost in the Shell trailer (sorry for repeating the topic for the third time), and later on we talk about the criticism that a Japanese news outlet received due their bad translation of a protest of Lady Gaga against Trump, the conversation moved towards the result of the American elections, how Japanese people perceived them and the possible consequences of implementing or not the TPP over the Japanese economy. Thanks again for following us! Don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends and let us know your opinion of the show with a review on iTunes https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode62.mp3

Hello Everyone!!! We are back with a new episode! On today’s show we talk about the latest Ghost in the Shell trailer (sorry for repeating the topic for the third time), and later on we talk about the criticism that a Japanese news outlet received due their bad translation of a protest of Lady Gaga against Trump, the conversation moved towards the result of the American elections, how Japanese people perceived them and the possible consequences of implementing or not the TPP over the Japanese economy. Thanks again for following us! Don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends and let us know your opinion of the show with a review on iTunes <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode62.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/episode62.mp3</a>

Episode 62.- Lost in Translation

Hello everyone!!! We are back with a new episode! This week Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the sudden appearance of a sinkhole in Fukuoka, the possible movement of Tsukiji market and their main topic, an incident that happened in a sushi restaurant in which they where serving great amounts of wasabi to foreign costumers, making it almost impossible to enjoy the food. Is this just an honest mistake or one more incident of casual discrimination in Japan? Are Japanese people aware of what discrimination means? https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/episode-61.mp3

Hello everyone!!! We are back with a new episode! This week Motoi, Brent and Edgar discuss about the sudden appearance of a sinkhole in Fukuoka, the possible movement of Tsukiji market and their main topic, an incident that happened in a sushi restaurant in which they where serving great amounts of wasabi to foreign costumers, making it almost impossible to enjoy the food. Is this just an honest mistake or one more incident of casual discrimination in Japan? Are Japanese people aware of what discrimination means? <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/episode-61.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/episode-61.mp3</a>

Episode 61.- Too Much Wasabi and Discrimination

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 from our listener Robert, from Poland, who after watching a viral video, asked us if it is true that Japanese children have to clean their schools by themselves. https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/episode45.mp3

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 from our listener Robert, from Poland, who after watching a viral video, asked us if it is true that Japanese children have to clean their schools by themselves. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/episode45.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/episode45.mp3</a>

Episode 45.- The UN dealing with manga??

The Living Japan crew is back this week! Join us while we discuss about the arrival of Pokemon Go to Japan and how people has been reacting to it. We also talk about the moving of the Tsukiji Fish Market, is it happening? Finally, we also talk a little about the next Tokyo election.   https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode59.mp3

The Living Japan crew is back this week! Join us while we discuss about the arrival of Pokemon Go to Japan and how people has been reacting to it. We also talk about the moving of the Tsukiji Fish Market, is it happening? Finally, we also talk a little about the next Tokyo election. <a href="https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode59.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://livingjapanpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/episode59.mp3</a>

Episode 59.- Pokemon Go, Tsukiji and Elections

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