How Billy Matsunaga became one of Japan's leading kimono experts @BillyMatsunaga
Meet Billy, a German woman who shares her story of coming to Japan and falling in love with its most beloved clothes, the humble kimono. She sits down to talk with us about the nuances of kimono craft...
25 Okt 20241h 3min
How Mr. Yabatan became Japan's favorite foreigner
Meet Mr. Yabatan, Japan's silliest and most beloved foreign influencer, who sits down to talk with us about the origins of his character, his insights on Japanese comedy, and what it's like being such...
18 Okt 20241h 1min
What it's like being a reporter on Japanese TV as a foreigner ft. Cathy Cat
Meet Cathy Cat, beloved actress, reporter, and overall media personality in Japan who explains the struggles and what to expect as a foreigner when navigating a career on social media and television J...
11 Okt 202458min
The story of Ladybeard: Japan's loudest pop idol
Meet Ladybeard, one of Japan's most beloved foreigners, who sits down to talk to us about his experiences in Hong Kong and Japan's entertainment industries, and how he rose to fame as a singer and wre...
4 Okt 202458min
The biggest challenges for westerners in Japan
Today we're joined by Jean Francois, who talks to us about what it's like working for the French Chamber of Commerce, and how his journey in Japan has taught him valuable insights on surviving Japanes...
27 Sep 20241h 22min
How this entrepreneur is creating a brand for Mongolia in Japan
Meet Zaya, a Mongolian entrepreneur who sat down with us to talk about introducing her culture to Japan through her import company and cafe in Osaka.Follow Zaya:https://mongorusei.co.jphttps://www.ins...
20 Sep 202445min
Manzai comedian explains the problem with Japanese comedy
Meet Nick, half of Manzai comedy duo Time Bomb, who sits down to talk to us about his Japanese comedy career, and his transition to entrepreneur and content creator.Follow Nick:https://youtube.com/@ni...
16 Sep 20241h 4min
Understanding Japan's complicated relationship with North Korea
Meet Oliver, a Japan-North Korea relations researcher based in Kyoto, who sat down to talk with us about politics, kidnappings, North Korean schools in Japan, and the complicated relationship Japan ha...
6 Sep 202456min
