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Welcome to Unpacking Japan, a podcast that explores the experiences of people living in Japan. Our channel is dedicated to discussing topics related to work and life in Japan as well as cultural differences, language barriers, food and travel. Unpacking Japan is hosted by Tobi who is passionate about Japan and has a first-hand experience of the challenges and joys of living as a foreigner in this beautiful country. Tobi's guests include expats or locals who share their unique perspectives and insights on life in Japan. Our goal is to create a platform where viewers can learn more about Japanese culture and society while also sharing their own experiences and insights. Whether you are a seasoned expat, a curious traveler, or simply interested in learning more about Japan, Unpacking Japan has something for you. So sit back, relax, and join us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of Japan. The podcast is produced by ZenGroup: https://zen.group/

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Welcome to Unpacking Japan, a podcast that explores the experiences of people living in Japan. Our channel is dedicated to discussing topics related to work and life in Japan as well as cultural differences, language barriers, food and travel. Unpacking Japan is hosted by Tobi who is passionate about Japan and has a first-hand experience of the challenges and joys of living as a foreigner in this beautiful country. Tobi's guests include expats or locals who share their unique perspectives and insights on life in Japan. Our goal is to create a platform where viewers can learn more about Japanese culture and society while also sharing their own experiences and insights. Whether you are a seasoned expat, a curious traveler, or simply interested in learning more about Japan, Unpacking Japan has something for you. So sit back, relax, and join us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of Japan. The podcast is produced by ZenGroup: https://zen.group/

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Building XR experiences in Japan with Dwayne || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.65

5/17/2024
Meet, Dwayne an extended reality (XR) entrepreneur, who breaks down XR, VR, and the challenges he faced starting his company in Osaka. -- Follow Dwayne: https://www.hello-xlab.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-grech-77677912 https://jp.linkedin.com/company/startup-guild-japan Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:00:59:18

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Consulting businesses in Japan with Brittany || Unpacking Japan Ep.64

5/10/2024
Meet Brittany, an Australian national who opened businesses in Australia, Mexico, Germany and now in Japan. She is sharing her experience how to start and run a business in Japan and how to deal with the initial phases of this process. Follow Brittany: https://www.youtube.com/@BrittanyArthur1 https://www.instagram.com/_brittanyarthur/ https://twitter.com/_brittanyarthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyart/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:16:54

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Creating a forest garden in Japan with Casey || Unpacking Japan Podcast Ep.63

5/4/2024
Casey is a university teacher from a rural part of Japan. His hobbies include sustainable farming and recording his own songs. Join in on Casey's story and listen to his success story, Follow Casey: https://twitter.com/TBeanpod Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:00:59:19

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Making games in Japan with Christoph || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.62

4/26/2024
Christoph is the CEO of Nakazawa Tech and a game developer living in Japan. He shares his perspective on living in Japan and running a tech company. Follow Christoph: https://twitter.com/cpojer https://nkzw.tech/ https://athenacrisis.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:02:53

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Producing textiles in Japan with Hani || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.61

4/21/2024
Hani is a Japan born with Lebanese roots, he is the president of Debs Corporation a Japan based company that produces textiles. Follow Hani: https://debscorp.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:03:50

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Animating games in Japan with David || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.60

4/12/2024
Meet David a Mexican who worked in Japan on famous IPs like Sonic and Mario. He shares his experience about working in Japan in this industry. Follow David: https://uchiu.net/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:00:49

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Preparing fugu in Japan with Nadja || Unpacking Japan podcast ep.59

4/5/2024
Nadja is a traditional Japanese kaiseki chef who lives in Kyoto, she shares her insights into traditional Japanese food restaurant world and her experience working in those restaurants. Follow Nadja: https://www.instagram.com/natsu.kichi__ https://kaiseki-at-home.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:02:59

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Practicing law in Japan with Catherine || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.58

3/29/2024
Catherine is is a lawyer from New Zealand who works with international companies. She shares her experience working for law firms in Japan, opening her own practice and being on the boards of huge Japansese companies. Follow Catherine: https://www.catherineoconnelllaw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:05:59

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Reporting news from Japan with Phoebe || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.57

3/22/2024
Phoebe is a journalist and a food blogger living in Japan, she worked for international news outlets as well as for NHK World. She shares her unique story and perspectinve on journalism scene in Japan. Follow Phoebe: https://pheebzeatz.substack.com/ https://phoebeamoroso.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pheebzeatz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-amoroso-00804975/ https://twitter.com/PhoebeAmoroso Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:16:15

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Reacting to anime in Japan with Akasan || Unpacking Japna podcast Ep.56

3/15/2024
Akasan is a streamer and a reaction YouTuber from the US who has lived in Japan for more than 12 years. He sits down with us to share his insights into Japanese anime and how Japanese people percieve western movies. Follow Akasan: https://youtube.com/akasan https://twitter.com/akasan https://www.twitch.tv/akasan_plays/ https://www.patreon.com/akasan Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:11:47

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Playing violin in Japan with Oleg || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.55

3/8/2024
Oleg is a Ukrainian violinist who worked at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka for several years before becoming a freelance performer. He shares his experience and opinions on musical scene in Japan and especially in Osaka where he lives. Follow Oleg: https://www.instagram.com/oleg_calleo_violin/ https://www.youtube.com/ @oleg_calleo_violin Follow us on our social media: https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpacking_japan https://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:00:54:30

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Buying real estate in Japan with Alex || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.54

3/1/2024
Alex is a real estate agent and the founder of Tokyo Portfolio real estate agency based in Tokyo. He is and expert on high-end properties and he runs his own YouTube channel where he shows people some of the most amazing properties in Japan. Check out Alex's links: https://tokyoportfolio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TokyoPortfolio https://www.instagram.com/tokyoportfolio/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:09:56

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Managing a travel blog in Japan with Greg || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.53

2/23/2024
Greg is a co-founder of Tokyo Cheapo and other websites that help travellers find best value attractions in many places in the world. Greg shares his story about starting this project and his new passion - akiyas - abandoned houses that people buy and rennovate. Join us on this podcast episode to learn more about Japan. Check out Greg's links: https://tokyocheapo.com/ https://japancheapo.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:02:41

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Reclusing in Japan with Tim || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.52

2/16/2024
Tim is a Yamabushi, or a mountain ascetic as he describes it in English. He was born in New Zealand and shortly after moving to Japan he was introduced to Yamabushi practices, after some time he became a Yamabushi himself. Join in our conversation with Tim and listen to his amazing story from teaching English to becoming a mountain ascetic in Yamagata. Check out Tim's links: https://timbunting.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@kiwiyamabushi Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:11:03

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Farming in Japanese cities with Jon || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.51

2/9/2024
Jon is an urban farmer and sustainability expert living in Tokyo. He is a proponent of using urban spaces efficiently and growing food close to the consumer. Join our converstaion with Jon about urban farming. Check out Jon's website: https://japanurbanfarming.wordpress.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:08:08

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Advising businesses in Japan with Melanie || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.50

2/2/2024
Melanie is a business advisor being on boards of some of the biggest brands in Japan. She shares her story and thoughts on how she became so successful. Join us on the conversation with Melanie about her Japan journey. Check out Melanie's links: https://twitter.com/melaniebrockjpn https://www.melaniebrockjapan.com/ https://www.celebratingwomenjapan.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:05:02

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Overcoming the Fukushima disaster in Japan with Jayne || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.49

1/26/2024
Jayne is a New Zealand born, now long term resident of Fukushima prefecture, who had lived there for more than 20 years. Fukushima disasted is known for being one of the biggest earthquakes in Japan in recent history and probably more so for the meltdown that happened at the nuclear power plant. Dive into Jayne's perspective on the disaster the happened over 10 years ago. Check out Jayne's links: https://www.jaynenakata.com/ https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/ https://www.jandalsinjapan.com/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:08:03

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Voice acting in Japan with Kimberly || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.48

1/19/2024
In this episode of Unpacking Japan Kimberly is sharing her experience working in Japan as a voice actress. She gives insights into Japanese voice acting scene and compares to how it has changed since she started working in this field. Check out Kimberly's links: https://www.lilyprojapan.com/ https://twitter.com/lilyproJP Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:13:01

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Defining beauty standards in Japan with Toshi || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.47

1/12/2024
Toshi is a medical and health expert from Tokyo who lived and studied in the US for extended period of time. In this episode Toshi compares beauty standards in Japan and the US. Join us on the conversation about beauty and health in Japan. Check out Toshi's links: https://www.instagram.com/f_a_project/ Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:07:51

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Investing in Startups in Japan with Schyler || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.46

1/5/2024
Schyler is an American investment expert who works in venture capital investment company based in Tokyo. We had a privelege talking to her and she shared her insights on investing climate in Japan and what are some of the challenges when seeking for investors in Japan. Check out Schyler's links: https://linkedin.com/in/schylercole Follow us on our social media: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416 https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japan https://www.x.com/unpackingjapan https://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapan https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for more engaging discussions from all corners of Japanese life. #unpackingjapan #expat #japan youtube.com/@unpackingjapan

Duration:01:09:11

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