ABNRML JAPAN

Ash & Bree
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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!

  1. Yasuke The African Samurai: Black History in Japan

    02/26/2020

    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" Episode show notes and source links 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! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads   SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog:   www.abnrmljapan.com Buy us a coffee:  www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan

    50 min
  2. Romance Norms: Amatonormativity

    02/12/2020

    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 Episode show notes and source links 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! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads 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

    1h 8m
  3. Being a Creative: Imposter Syndrome

    01/29/2020

    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. Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   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

    1h 13m
  4. Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman & Movie Review - Japanese Urban Legends

    01/21/2020

    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. Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads 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

    1h 4m
  5. Deadly Drink Murder Mysteries: Poisoned Milk & Vending Machines - True Crime in Japan

    01/14/2020

    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. Check out our Spotify playlists to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads 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

    50 min
  6. New Years in Japan vs America

    01/07/2020

    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! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   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

    1h 6m
  7. Love Q&A: Crushes? Exes? Monogamy? and more

    12/03/2019

    Love Q&A: Crushes? Exes? Monogamy? and more

    We answer your questions about love, relationships, sexuality and more!   TIME CODES 02:58 Topic Introduction 03:55 Developing healthy communication 08:52 Pro’s Con’s married in Japan 15:50 Japan’s Valentine’s Day & White Day 20:54 Throwing in the towel 26:45 Crushes 36:34 Married and working together 41:07 Monogamy, Open, etc 45:10 LGBTQ+ vs straight relationships 51:50 Problematic exes, "situationships" You may also like this episode: "Exploring Nuances of Intercultural Relationships" 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! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald   SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog:   www.abnrmljapan.com Buy us a coffee:  www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan

    59 min
  8. Fusako Sano: Held Captive For 9 Years - True Crime in Japan

    11/26/2019

    Fusako Sano: Held Captive For 9 Years - True Crime in Japan

    When Fusako Sano was nine years old, she vanished after school in 1990. She was abducted and held captive for nine years. This case took place in Niigata prefecture and often referenced as the “Niigata girl confinement incident”. It holds record of the longest confinement kidnapping case in Japan. Tune in to hear the details of this crime incident and what happened to Sano. Content Warning: Mentions of physical abuse and violence. Not for minors. Listener discretion is advised. TIME CODES 03:49 Case intro 04:04 Part 1: The Abduction 11:10 Part 2: Life in Captivity 28:02 Part 3: Sano’s Discovery 38:20 Part 4: Satō’s Prosecution Another true crime in Japan episode: "Kobe School Killer" Episode show notes and source links 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! FOLLOW US Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook   MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Spoops By STRYSTYL   SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog:   www.abnrmljapan.com Buy us a coffee:  www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan

    58 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Ash & Bree
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ash & Bree
  • Show Website
    ABNRML JAPAN