
Where do the bullet trains end and the rice paddies begin? Fourteen hours from Tokyo, Emma and Ervin are two gaijin* friends tackling life in the Japanese countryside. Join them for a glimpse of their journeys—and some second-hand embarrassment—as they chat about culture shock, building connections, and the ups-and-downs of living far from Japan’s megacities. *gaijin (外人): a foreigner, n.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 3 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Ever tasted wasabi chips or butter-flavored chocolates? Join us as we sample creative Japanese snacks (blindfolded, of course!) and inadvertently become ASMR podcasters. Guaranteed to make you hungry.
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Here’s some of our favourite food in Japan! We had to limit ourselves to only five things so you know it took us FOREVER to decide...and yes, sushi is included in one of our lists (*spoilers*), but we talk about other stuff you might not have heard o... more
We chat about our “firsts in Japan” to celebrate our first episode. Listen as we share secret stories about adjusting to a new culture, from doctor visits to encounters with creepy-crawlies. We also reflect on our first impressions of the Japanese co... more
I’m biased because Ervin is a dear friend. Also a lovely podcast host I’m learning!! Great chemistry!
Makes me miss my ALT life in Kochi!!










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