INTjAPAN

May 04 2024 40 ep. 14 mins 8
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Bringing to you anything and everything Japan. From anime, kawaii culture, music, philosophy and societal issues, this podcast aims to deliver thoughts from different angles. If you have any suggestions, feel free to message me through Instagram! Instagram: @intjapan Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=75911358 #culture #japan #日本 #podcast #japanese #英語 #society

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Episode 40. A Message to Tourists in Japan

May 04 2024 12 mins  
Overtourism is becoming a serious problem in Japan. Many Japanese are bothered by the sudden influx of tourists, especially when you take into account that there were almost none during the pandemic. Restaurants and public transportation companies are not equipped to handle this problem, and being a country made up of mostly introverts, this change is unsettling. Imagine yourself

Episode 39. Japan, The Perfect Country

Mar 11 2024 9 mins  
最近出会った引用があります–どこで見たか覚えていませんが、この状況にふさわしいと思います。「あなたは誰かの完璧さに恋に落ちるわけではありません。あなたが恋に落ちるのは、彼らの欠点です。」–そして、それは少なくとも私には、強く響きました。そしてそれは真実で�

Episode 38. The Emperor of Japan and The Imperial Family

Feb 22 2024 11 mins  
Since today is Emperor Naruhito’s birthday, I thought I’d talk about the Imperial Family in this episode. I’ve never paid much attention to them because they don’t really cause spectacles like Harry and Megan. They tend to keep out of the public eye most of the time. The Imperial family is very special to the people of Japan. The Emperor of Japan is at the center of this

Episode 37. Japan's Baby Dilemma

Feb 18 2024 10 mins  
As we know, Japan's got a serious problem and it’s not just this year’s unusually warm and short winter. The country is facing a declining birthrate that's causing all sorts of headaches, from shrinking populations to economic slowdowns. Imagine walking through Shibuya, only to find it getting quieter and quieter each year. That's what's happening in Japan, and

Episode 36. Earthquakes in Japan

Jan 15 2024 14 mins  
Many of us have heard of the earthquake that struck Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day. Ishikawa Prefecture received the largest damage with a death toll of over 200 people and counting. Many are still missing, trapped under debris of collapsed buildings and other infrastructures. The 7.6 earthquake struck the region at 4 PM. It was a grim reminder of the Tohoku earthquake that str

Episode 35. Why Can't Many Japanese Speak English?

Jan 02 2024 16 mins  
We've all been there. We come to Japan, expecting everyone to speak English just like in any other countries we have been to. To our surprise, many of them shake their head instead. Considering Japan is supposed to be a first-world country, why is English proficiency still so low? #japan #intjapan #japaneseculture #english

Episode 34. Wrapping Up 2023 and New Year in Japan

Dec 31 2023 14 mins  
Since its officially 2024, let’s talk about everything that has happened in Japan in 2023. Some are not that interesting, some are just dead strange. Happy New Year!

Episode 33. Merry Christmas from Japan!

Dec 16 2023 13 mins  
Christmas was first introduced to Japan by Christian missionaries in the 16th century. However, it didn't gain much traction until the Meiji Era, around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite the long, dark history, Christmas in Japan isn't celebrated for its religious significance. In fact, less than 1% of the Japanese population is Christian. Christmas is more

Episode 32. Gender Inequality in Japan

Oct 28 2023 19 mins  
Japan has often been in the spotlight for its gender inequality issues. While the nation has made significant advancements in various sectors, the gender gap remains a stubborn challenge. The problem was put under the spotlight…again… when it was revealed that no women were appointed among vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries in the recent Cabinet formation, a first s

Episode 31. Mental Health Issues in Japan

Oct 06 2023 17 mins  
In episode 33 of the INTjAPAN podcast, I delve into the critical issue of mental health in Japan. I begin by noting the rapid passage of time in 2023 and set the stage for a discussion on why mental health awareness lags behind in Japan despite its technological advancements and social development. I highlight the alarming increase in teachers leaving their jobs due to mental healt