81 episodes
The J-Pops: Attempting Parenting in Japan The J-Pops
-
- Kids & Family
Welcome to The J-Pops, the only podcast with "J-pop" in the title that gives you a 100% no J-pop guarantee. The J-Pops are Mark and Justin, two soon-to-be dads (pops) living in Japan (J). They both hail from the US, and this podcast covers their attempts at parenting abroad. They're not here to give advice, they're here to get it, and to talk about the struggles they face in their quest to raise children in a foreign land.
All music by Monkey Warhol & is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
-
Ep 81 - Recommendations
Months 8, 13, 25, 27, pregnancy week 31. The J-pops are back! Two of them anyway. This week, Joe and Justin catch up on what has occurred during the two-month J-Pop hiatus, they give their recommendations for kids' books, TV, and music, and they fall just a little bit more in love. It's in the subtext, but it's there. Please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.
-
Ep 80 - Childcare Leave
Months 6, 11, 23, 24, & pregnancy week 24. This week Justin is still in America, but has deigned to join Mark & Joe to discuss the merits and further merits of the Japanese childcare leave system, which is not something Joe has experienced. There's all the usual favourites, plus the bits you don't like very much. Watch out for a made-up Dad Joke from Joe, you can tell which one it is from Mark's reaction. As usual, please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.
-
Ep 79 - Autism Sprectrum Disorder (ASD)
Months 5, 11, 23, 24, & pregnancy week 22. This week Mark & Joe are mostly on their own, as Justin abandoned them for America! Actually, it was more a scheduling conflist that kept us apart. We'll be back to normal next time. For this episode the main topic is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.
-
Ep 78 - New Host Joe!
Months 5, 10, 22, 24, & pregnancy week 20. Wow, the list of ages is getting long. Partly because there's another baby on the way, and partly because we have a new host who brought along a baby of his own! Welcome Joe! He's guest-hosted a time or two, so J-Pop regulars will known him well. Today, he catches us up on Yuki, his 10 month old. Other topics for discussion include: wisdom teeth, epidurals, and the toys we hate. Please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.
-
Ep 77 - ANNOUNCEMENT! & The Terrible Two's
Months 4, 22, & 23. This week Justin drops some life-changing news on us! What could it be?!?! Plus, we talk about the terrible twos... or as it's known in Japan - the Devil's two year old. Please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.
-
Ep 76 - Childhood Mental Health
Months 4, 21, & 23. Japan has lots of rules, and we wonder how this impacts a kid's mental state. This week, we look at a study or two and discuss our personal experiences/concerns about childhood mental health. Also, there's some Noto earthquake round up. Please send any questions or comments to us by email at info@thejpops.com.