Japan Unfiltered

Aya Cortez
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Are we just Pikachu and cute cafes? Japan Unfiltered is here to give you the insider perspective on being Japanese while also making sure to give attention to topics we might not think about in our daily lives in Japan. From the state of feminism and LGBTQIA+ rights to what convenience stores you should go to, let’s navigate through the workings of Japan together.

  1. 03/01/2024

    Convenience Stores

    Family Mart? Lawson? Seven Eleven? The big three? Who will give me the best dessert? Best fried chicken??? Tune in to hear our inside scoop on which is the best convenience store (also our love for Trader Joes and the grocery store experience in the United States).

    26 min

  2. 02/23/2024

    Women's Only Spaces in Japan

    Women only gyms, train cars, and holidays. Are these spaces appreciated in Japan? Seen as necessary perhaps to some? We dive into these questions and more!

    41 min

  3. 02/16/2024

    Hamilton

    Yes, we are almost ten years late. But love for Hamilton should always be proclaimed! In this episode, Kinuka gives us a rundown on why she loves Hamilton so much, now giving us a full picture of who she is as a person: a lover of bread and a lover of Hamilton.

    27 min

  4. 02/09/2024

    The Dark Side of Johnny's Pt. 2

    In this next episode of the series, we dive into Johnny's and Associates as a company, when people first started hearing about Kitagawa sexually abusing young boys, and the BBC documentary about the case released in the spring of 2023.

    49 min

  5. 02/02/2024

    The Dark Side of Johnny's Pt. 1

    In this episode, we unpack who Johnny Kitagawa, the founder of the largest boy group talent agency in Japan, was and how much of an impact he has had on the daily lives of most Japanese people.

    35 min

  6. 01/26/2024

    Christmas (KFC, anyone?)

    Tune in to hear about our Christmas experiences in Japan vs. the US (KFC, yes please)! Also included is the tragic story of how Kinuka learned the truth about Santa...

    33 min

  7. 12/15/2023

    Comedy in Japan vs US

    Ever heard of Banana Man? Or Maybe Sandwich Man? No? Really? That's sad. But we've come to save the day and will teach you all about Japanese comedy with a sprinkling of what type of comedy we have in the US too. But, we must admit, it's not as legendary as being named Banana Man.

    32 min

  8. 12/08/2023

    Barbie (or Rika-Chan?) Pt 2

    Have you been up all night? Not able to sleep? Tossing and turning, turning the pillow to the cool side? Trying to count sheep to distract yourself because you just are dying to know what Kai and Kinuka thought about the Barbie movie? Me too. We are very late, but here are our thoughts on the Barbie movie and the Japanese equivalent, Rika-chan.

    35 min
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Are we just Pikachu and cute cafes? Japan Unfiltered is here to give you the insider perspective on being Japanese while also making sure to give attention to topics we might not think about in our daily lives in Japan. From the state of feminism and LGBTQIA+ rights to what convenience stores you should go to, let’s navigate through the workings of Japan together.

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  • Creator
    Aya Cortez
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aya Cortez
  • Show Website
    Japan Unfiltered