
Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists. Tune in every week for an authentic, inspiring conversation ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Meet Kinshasa, an American ballroom commentator, who sits down to talk to us about how underground black queer culture ended up in Tokyo.
Kinshasa tells us about the history and importance of ballroom culture, how queer Japanese women brought it ov... more
In this episode of Unpacking Japan, we meet Julien, a talented French pastry chef who turned his childhood passion for sweets into a thriving patisserie in Tokyo. From growing up in France to navigating the challenges of running a pastry shop in Japa... more
In this episode, we chat with Timothy an American entrepreneur and marketing expert who has spent over 30 years living and working in Japan. Timothy shares his journey from arriving with little more than a backpack to building a career in the Japanes... more
Meet Emily, a documentary filmmaker working in Japan's rural revitalization program. Emily sits down to talk with us about moving to Japan and coming to terms with her Zainichi Japanese roots, what the quiet life in a Japanese mountain village is lik... more
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I have a lot of appreciation for how well Tobias presents himself. He asks questions in a nonjudgmental way like a true journalist. The guests and topics are interesting. I highly recommend!
Really enjoying the 9 July 25 episode, especially as an ex-JET. Really interesting to hear about the remotes areas of Hokkaido! My one suggestion is that the host sounds a bit quiet and muffled whereas the guest sounds louder and clear. Thank you!
The contents themselves are very intriguing and gripping. I will definitely listen to all the episodes!
Good podcast to learn abut expat life in Japan.
Some of the guests seem potentially interesting, but the podcast is let down by the host regularly interrupting and the very annoying continuous background music, both of which make this a difficult listen
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Content focuses on the intricacies of Japanese life as experienced by foreigners, offering a profound insight into various aspects of arts, culture, and business within Japan. Episodes feature interviews with diverse guests, from entrepreneurs and artists to those navigating unique cultural experiences, thus capturing authentic personal narratives that often go unnoticed in mainstream depictions of Japan. This podcast stands out for its depth, tackling not just popular themes but also lesser-known stories, particularly of those who enrich Japan with their unique backgrounds and perspectives.
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Recent guests on Unpacking Japan include:
1. Timothy Connor
2. Yurié Collins
3. James Landino
4. Craig Mott
5. Bellamy Brooks
6. Astrid Klein
7. Yuriko Tiger
8. Jesper Kohl
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