6 episodes

A podcast about the weird and often awkward/embarrassing realities of living abroad

No Country for Old Meg nocountryforoldmeg

    • Maatschappij en cultuur

A podcast about the weird and often awkward/embarrassing realities of living abroad

    Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country

    Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country

    How to get by in a non-English speaking country when you can't speak the local language...basically just get used to embarrassing yourself. 

    • 21 min
    Episode 5: Kawaii and Japan's Obsession with Cute

    Episode 5: Kawaii and Japan's Obsession with Cute

    A look into the history of 'kawaii', what it represents in Japan and why Japan is so obsessed with 'cute culture.

    • 17 min
    Episode 4: Gender Inequality in Japan

    Episode 4: Gender Inequality in Japan

    A look at gender inequality in Japan and the perceived role of women both at home and in the workplace.
    Content warning: please note this episode includes a segment about sexual harassment, I have mentioned where exactly in the episode it is discussed for those who wish to avoid the topic.

    • 12 min
    Episode 3: Social Etiquette Overseas

    Episode 3: Social Etiquette Overseas

    Do not blow your nose on the train
    Do sleep wherever you want 
    and other Do's and Don'ts of Japan including how to behave on the train, greet colleagues and make small talk.

    • 14 min
    Episode 2: Rugby World Cup

    Episode 2: Rugby World Cup

    Experiencing being surrounded by the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo when my understanding of sports is minimal. Spoiler alert: involves a man gifting me a cross-eyed drawing of myself

    • 10 min
    Episode 1: Typhoon Hagibis

    Episode 1: Typhoon Hagibis

    An account of experiencing Typhoon Hagibis which hit Japan just one week ago.

    • 14 min

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