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Voices in Japan Voices in Japan
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 45 Ratings
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Discover what everyday life in Japan is REALLY like! Weekly podcast episodes with half-Japanese/half-American Burke (20 years in Japan), Ben from England (15 years in Japan), and Matt from Australia (18 years in Japan). All three of them are based in Hokkaido, which is Japan's #1 domestic travel destination! These guys and their guests share their experiences with dating, marriage, working at Japanese companies, teaching at all education levels, traditions, martial arts, the struggles of life here, and the reasons why Japan is truly an amazing place to be living!
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How to beat the Summer Heat in Japan!
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes and other content at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanBen and Burke discuss the interesting gadgets (both new and old), Japanese foods, living habits, and even breathing techniques that can be used for enduring the boiling hot summer days in Japan!Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take you all the way from absolute beginn...
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The Cost of Living in Japan in 2024
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanBurke, Matt, and Ben talk about the current costs of living in Japan. It’s not quite a crisis compared to some countries around the world, but with the Japanese Yen at all time lows, daily costs have decreased considerably against the US dollar. They compare average salaries around the world, the cost of food, clothing, entertainment in japan and more. Enjoy the show!Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has ever...
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10 Cities You Should Visit in Japan!
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes and other content at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanAre these Japan's top 10 cities? Ben, Matt, and Burke discuss Tokyo's bustling districts, Osaka's culinary delights, Hiroshima's historic sites, and many more highlights for these cities that are recommended as tourist favorites!Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take y...
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Unusual Things that are Normal in Japan
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanBurke and Ben talk about some things that are generally unique to Japan, but are slowly spreading across the world, and if not, maybe some countries should adopt some of these great ideas. They include umbrella lockers, automatic taxi doors, transparent toilets, and more. Enjoy the show!Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese l...
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Top 15 Temples & Shrines to Visit in Japan!
This episode we look at some of the best places to see shrines and temples in Japan. Plus Matt talks about his hike up to Ota Shrine (one of the most dangerous shrines to get to), and Ben looks at a day in the life of a monk.1. Ise Grand Shrine (Mie)2. Meiji Shrine (Tokyo)3. Fushimi Inari Taisha (Kyoto)4. Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima)5. Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Tochigi)6. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Kamakura)7. Kasuga Taisha (Nara)8. Izumo Taisha (Shimane)9. Sumiyoshi Taisha (Osaka)10. Nezu Shrine (...
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What was your Favourite Souvenir from Japan?
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanSome purchases you regret, some follow you around for years, and there are those that are filled with memories. Burke and Ben discuss some purchases and souvenirs, from a Reddit discussion, that travelers to Japan were very happy about.Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take you all the ...
Customer Reviews
Chill conversations about Japan
Good content
Big Fan of the Pod
I listen to VIJ at work almost every day. I really enjoy the dialogue and the info these goobers put out, as I have been interested in visiting Japan for a very long time. Now that the country is opened back up, hopefully soon I will get the opportunity to visit Sapporo myself- a place I didn’t know anything about until this podcast. Keep up the good work!
Finally kept a podcast app installed.
I don’t really listen to podcast very much, though I do turn on YouTube and let it play in the background and listen. Not sure, but I generally seem to prefer the content on YouTube, and all the podcast apps I’ve ever installed have been uninstalled after a week or so because everything I find is boring, even if the topic would interest in another format. However, I’ve found myself binging these throughout work today (I work in solitude with a few breaks where I interact with clients) and I’ll keep binging. For me, the content has been really enjoyable.