Cat with Beard from JAPAN

Mar 31 2025 100 ep. 34 mins 86
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Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture & sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc.

This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler, singer and YouTuber, Ladybeard from Australia and Cathy Cat who is a TV personality and YouTuber from Germany!

Produced by Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise.

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#148 - Championship Winning Foreign Wrestler in Japan? feat Akari

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#143 - Unlocking the Secrets to Mastering Jiro-kei Ramen!

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#141 - Japanese Slang to the Masses? feat Risa Light

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