ABNRML JAPAN Ash & Bree
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- Samhälle och kultur
A Tokyo based podcast about life abroad, queer commentary, and spooky stories. Hosted by your fave intercultural married couple Bree (she/they) & Ash (they/them). Tune in! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abnrmljapan/support
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Yasuke The African Samurai: Black History in Japan
We discuss the legend of the first foreign-born Samurai in Japan, Yasuke. Thanks for tuning in!
TIME CODES
02:55 Topic Introduction
04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan
10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him
20:53 Why his legend is so captivating
27:26 Upcoming and current story adaptations via film, series, and more.
You may also like this episode: "The Yuki Onna (Snow Woman) Urban Legend"
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Romance Norms: Amatonormativity
We react to common romance norms, discuss amatonormativity, and cap it off with trendy Valentine foods in Japan this year. Tune in for a laidback discussion.
TIME CODES
01:35 Listener Question: Favorite Japanese Dessert
03:17 Topic Introduction: Romance Norms
13:15 “13 Tips to Make a Good Relationship Great”
28:04 “Unhealthy Social Norms for Relationships"
46:26 “5 Ways Amatonormativity Sets Harmful Relationship Norms for us all"
50:32 Closer Convo: Trendy Valentine Food Trends in Japan
You may also like this episode: Non-Binary in Japan: X-Gender Xジェンダー
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Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
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Being a Creative: Imposter Syndrome
We discuss the creative lifestyle, pressures, imposter syndrome, tips, and more. Tune in for a laidback discussion.
TIME CODES
01:35 Podcast Updates
03:17 Topic Introduction: Creative Lifestyle, Mediums, & Goals
13:15 Pressures, Downsides, Imposter Syndrome
28:04 Techniques to cope with IS
46:26 Upsides and Personal Benefits
50:32 Tips for easier Creative Output
57:06 Closer Convo Segment: Japanese Conbini Storytime & Coronavirus
Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
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Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman & Movie Review - Japanese Urban Legends
The Yuki Onna, a supernatural snow spirit, often described as a beautiful woman who floats throughout snowy nights and mountains looking for lost travelers to prey on. We talk about her origin and legends across Japan. We also review the 1965 film Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Anthology of the Yuki Onna and the 2016 Yuki Onna film at the end of the episode. Thanks for tuning in!
TIME CODES
02:01 Listener Question: Fave Anime Series
07:35 Topic Introduction
09:19 Part 1- Yuki Onna’s Origin
15:19 Part 2- Her Legends Across Japan
36:53 Yuki Onna in Popular Culture
42:44 Closer Convo: 1965 / 2016 Yuki Onna Movie Reviews
You may also like this episode: "9 Japanese Urban Legends"
Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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Deadly Drink Murder Mysteries: Poisoned Milk & Vending Machines - True Crime in Japan
These crime cases still contain some mystery 'til this day, tune in to hear the wicked details of the Poisoned Milk in Saitama Prefecture (1960) and the Paraquat Vending Machine Poisonings throughout Japan (1985). Content Warning: Mentions of suicide and death. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised.
TIME CODES
02:00 Listener Question Segment
03:50 Topic Introduction
05:42 Part 1- Pesticide Milk Murders
25:47 Part 2- Vending Machine Paraquat Poisonings
39:39 Closer Convo Segment
Another true crime in Japan episode: "Kobe School Killer"
Episode show notes and source links on www.abnrmljapan.com.
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MUSIC USED
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Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Spoops By STRYSTYL
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
SUPPORT ♡
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Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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New Years in Japan vs America
We talk about the differences of New Years traditions and the culture of “New Year, New Me.” Thanks for tuning in!
TIME CODES
05:05 Listener Question Segment
09:45 Topic Introduction
16:21 Popular Resolution Practices
22:45 “New Year, New Me” Culture
30:06 Traditions in Japan vs America
45:12 Resolution Regrets
54:45 2020 Intentions
1:00:32 Closer Convo Segment
You may also like this episode: "Holidays Abroad & Mental Health"
Episode show notes on www.abnrmljapan.com.
Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps!
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MUSIC USED
808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads
Does it Float? By Otis McDonald
Turtle Time By Verified Picasso
Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso
SUPPORT ♡
Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com
Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abnrmljapan/support