Unpacking Japan

Produced by ZenStudio

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 with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Host: Tobias Bieker Production: A. Magdych Editing: L. Nicholas, J. Sketchley Social: J. Sketchley Design: M. Koga

  1. 2日前

    Berry's idol life could be an anime

    Meet Berry, an idol from California performing in the group himi♡chuu. She sits down to talk to us about chasing her childhood dream of becoming an idol, turning an internet hate mob into an opportunity, and finally coming to perform in Japan.--0:00 Intro0:44 Meet Berry 5:07 Berry's idol dream8:08 The SORB3T incident15:58 Turning her setback into an opportunity24:01 Debut as a soloist28:45 Are Japanese interested in overseas idols?32:39 Performing in taiban35:47 Interacting with fans39:13 Performing in Japan40:05 Achieving her dreams42:35 How much creative control does Berry have?47:44 Balancing her persona and real self51:38 Transitioning to being based in Japan56:16 Collaborating with other idols58:24 Berry's plans for 20261:00:01 How to start as an idol--Follow Berry: @blooberrytrain  https://www.instagram.com/blooberrytrainhttps://www.tiktok.com/@blooberrytrainFollow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間3分

  2. 6日前

    What life in a 1970s Japanese farmhouse was like

    Meet Karen Hill Anton, a writer who first came to Japan in the 1970s. She tells us about living in a martial arts dojo before moving to an old farmhouse and raising her children in the countryside, and sharing her experiences here as a writer.--0:00 Intro4:05 Living in a dojo7:48 Moving to an old farmhouse14:21 Deciding to stay long-term19:48 Life in Hamamatsu22:27 Karen's dance class24:24 When did you decide to settle permanently?27:58 Key topics in her Japan Times column31:05 Raising children in Japan36:25 What is home?41:17 Working as a corporate consultant50:15 Karen's novel set in 1970s Japan58:58 Looking back1:02:26 Advice to people moving to Japan--Follow Karen:https://www.karenhillanton.com/https://www.instagram.com/karenhillanton/Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間7分

  3. 3月31日

    How Micaela became one of the first full-time j-vloggers

    Meet Micaela, a vlogger based in Fukuoka, Japan. She sits down to talk to us about going to Japanese high school and music school, working as a full-time influencer at an agency in early YouTube, and her current life in Fukuoka.--0:00 Intro0:46 Meet Micaela3:05 First interest in Japan 6:25 Was Miyazaki a personal choice?8:02 High school in Japan 13:11 Why Japan became home14:36 Choosing Kyushu over Tokyo16:12 Teaching English in Japan20:36 Vocational school in Japan24:58 Experience at YouTuber agency34:57 Experiences on Japanese TV40:57 What makes Kyushu special56:31 What's next for Micaela59:15 How content creation has changed over time1:04:31 What has changed in Japan over 20 years1:08:23 Micaela's recommended dishes--Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間11分

  4. 3月27日

    Meet Japan's Mr. Rogers of math

    Meet Peter Frankl, a Hungarian mathematician living in Japan. Peter sits down to talk to us about his life and journey to Japan, his NHK series for children, and why he thinks the Japanese have a mathematician's mindset. -- 0:00 Intro 0:44 Meet Peter 5:14 Arriving in Japan in 1982 10:08 Researching in Japan 15:04 Peter's fascination with math 19:51 Japanese people are kind of like mathematicians 29:28 Peter's autobiography 39:37 Peter's NHK show Mathematica 52:07 Being an independent mathematician 57:25 Current work 1:03:09 Working with Japanese mathematicians 1:10:21 Peter's juggling career 1:27:35 Looking back Follow Peter: http://peterfrankl.com/ Follow us: https://unpacking.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間41分

  5. 3月24日

    If you think you know Japanese music, you don't

    Meet Harry, an indie music promoter working in Tokyo. He sits down to talk to us about his love of Japanese indie music, the mind-boggling variety of acts you can find, and how you can get tickets as a foreigner in Japan. -- 0:00 Intro 0:44 Meet Harry 7:05 Interest in Japanese music 12:21 Japanese music has EVERYTHING 22:18 Favorite stories 26:51 How to support the scene 32:12 Helping foreigners get tickets with Gigs in Tokyo 39:49 Reaction from performers and venues 42:42 Is it working? 46:57 Organizing his own events 54:09 Scene beyond Tokyo 57:10 Next steps -- Follow Harry: ⁠ @angura_live https://www.instagram.com/gigsintokyo/ Follow us: https://unpacking.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間8分

  6. 3月20日

    Sitting down with Shibuya Kaho about her life as a writer & cosplayer

    Meet Shibuya Kaho, a writer, cosplayer, and livestreamer from Tokyo. She sits down to talk with us about her time as a journalist, her book on the AV industry, and her current life as a streamer and cosplayer. -- 0:00 Intro 4:17 All-girls school in Japan 7:57 Journalism internship 11:48 Time as a sports journalist 17:58 Book about the AV industry 23:18 Reaction from the industry 29:52 Suing the AV industry 33:12 Cosplay career 37:06 Being a cosplay judge/host 44:40 How to work with Japanese companies 50:42 Overcoming stigma as a woman and former AV actress 52:49 Streaming career 55:21 Learning kimono 1:00:44 Book about becoming fluent in English 1:08:36 Kaho's single life -- Follow Kaho: https://www.kaho-shibuya.com https://www.twitch.tv/shibuya_kaho https://www.instagram.com/shibukaho https://www.tiktok.com/@shibuya_kaho https://x.com/Shibukaho Follow us: https://unpacking.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間14分

  7. 3月17日

    The reality of being Muslim in Japan

    Meet Zhafira, an Indonesian content creator who spent several years in Japan growing up, returning to Indonesia and coming back to Japan as an adult. She sits down to talk to us about her life between countries and the challenges faced by Japanese Muslims and Muslim immigrants here. -- 0:00 Intro 0:44 Meet Zhafira 4:24 Growing up Muslim in Japan 8:31 Going to school as a Muslim in Japan 11:10 Culture shock returning to Indonesia 15:20 Coming back to Japan 19:04 Interest in academia 26:49 University in Japan as Muslim 29:39 Managing prayer schedules here as Muslim 32:00 Halal food in Japan 34:30 Growing islamophobia in Japan 40:58 Misconceptions about Muslims in Japan 45:24 Is there a Muslim voice on social media? 51:08 Zhafira's work and research in sex education 58:28 Sex education taboo in Islam 1:03:48 Moving to Tokyo 1:08:06 Muslim community in Japan 1:12:05 Challenges with employment as Muslim in Japan -- Follow Zhafira: https://zhafiraiha.com/ ⁨@Zhafiraiha⁩ https://www.instagram.com/zhafiraiha https://www.tiktok.com/@zhafiraiha https://medium.com/@zhafira.aqyla https://x.com/zhafiraqyla Follow us: https://unpacking.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

    1時間23分

  8. 3月13日

    The reality of "Japan" content ft. @foxmaskdaze ​

    Meet Dani, a content creator from Venezuela also known as the guy in the fox mask. Dani sits down to talk to us about his journey to Japan, what it was like for him to work here, the reality of being a Japan content creator, and where the heck the mask came from. -- 0:00 Intro 0:44 Meet Dani 6:37 Start in content creation 9:24 Content creation process 13:06 Becoming a full-time creator 16:52 How to stay unique in a sea of content 19:15 Story behind the mask 22:06 Taking off the mask 24:46 Thoughts on overtourism and content creation 30:11 Favourite areas of Japan 34:34 Is it possible to stay authentic? 37:41 Misconceptions about Japan creators 39:57 Moving forward -- Follow Dani: ⁨@foxmaskdaze⁩ https://www.instagram.com/foxmaskdaze/ https://www.tiktok.com/@foxmaskdaze https://www.facebook.com/foxmaskjapanon/ Follow us: https://unpacking.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

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番組について

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 with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Host: Tobias Bieker Production: A. Magdych Editing: L. Nicholas, J. Sketchley Social: J. Sketchley Design: M. Koga

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  • クリエイター
    Produced by ZenStudio
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    204
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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    © Produced by ZenStudio
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    Unpacking Japan

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