How this American woman broke into Japan's traditionally male-dominated film industry
Meet Riki, a TV and movie director in Tokyo, who sits down with us to share her experiences in the Japanese film industry, and the difficulty of navigating a traditionally male-dominated field. Follow...
29 Sep 20231h 9min
Everything you need to know about buying anime figures in Japan
Meet Rodrigo, a figure collector living in Osaka, who tells us about his journey to Japan, his love of figures, and the unique Japanese second-hand market.Follow Rodrigo:https://www.instagram.com/boja...
22 Sep 20231h 9min
The history of veganism in Japan
Meet Alin, a vegan activist from Germany, who teaches us about how his vegan lifestyle has evolved in a city known for its seafood-centric cuisine.Follow Alin:www.vegjp.comhttps://www.facebook.com/gro...
17 Sep 20231h 2min
Understanding the history of the Japanese tea ceremony
Meet Olga, a tea ceremony master from Russia, who teaches us about the intricacies of this traditional art, as well as her own journey from student to master. Follow Olga on her social media:https://w...
8 Sep 20231h 15min
The struggles of being a female DJ in Japan
Meet DJ Itssu, an Indonesian-Japanese artist who shares the challenges of working and performing in Japanese nightlife, as well as her own experiences as a foreigner in Japan.Follow Itssu on her socia...
1 Sep 202353min
Fashion designer breaks down Japanese streetwear
Meet Zane, an American fashion designer living in Osaka, who teaches us how he blends traditional Japanese clothing with modern aesthetics.Follow Zane's business on his social media:https://www.instag...
25 Aug 20231h 4min
What life is like running a Tiki bar in Japan
Brandon and Kim sit down with us to share their experiences running the only Tiki bar in the Kansai area, and the challenges they face as small business owners in Japan.Find Brandon and Kim's business...
18 Aug 20231h 5min
Why Japan struggles with entrepreneurship — Building a femtech company in Japan
Meet Anna, the CEO and founder of Japanese FemTech company Flora, who shares her challenges running a business as a foreign woman in Japan's tech industry.Find Anna's business here:https://www.flora-t...
11 Aug 20231h 1min
