Trash Taste Podcast

The Struggles of Life in Japan | Trash Taste #2

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Jun 12, 2020
Three creators swap stories about moving to Japan, from visa hurdles and language barriers to housing costs, key money, and the quirks of local businesses. They weigh the surprises of daily life, debate Japan’s food and convenience stores, and share what it’s like building careers and finding a sense of home abroad.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Drops of God on a Flight
03:41 • 2min
3
What's the Topic on the Podcast?
05:18 • 5min
4
I Wish I Was More Weeaboo
10:26 • 2min
5
Why I'm Going to Japan?
12:02 • 2min
6
Is It a Job?
13:38 • 2min
7
Traveling to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
15:16 • 2min
8
Are You Thinking About Moving to Japan?
17:07 • 2min
9
Are You Going to Take It or Not?
19:00 • 2min
10
Anime in Thailand
20:56 • 2min
11
I Should Have Nothing Better Going On
22:55 • 2min
12
How to Move to Japan?
24:57 • 2min
13
Is Freelancing Really Hard?
27:00 • 2min
14
Rent Houses
29:03 • 2min
15
How Did You Get a Working Visa?
30:43 • 2min
16
How Many People Are Going to Apply for Peace?
33:06 • 2min
17
I Lost My Passport
35:06 • 3min
18
How Do I Find My Passport?
38:02 • 2min
19
The Pros and Cons of Living in Japan
39:47 • 2min
20
Is It Racism or Xenophobia?
41:20 • 4min
21
Why Is It So Important to Live in Japan?
45:00 • 3min
22
I'm a Foreigner Living in Japan
48:08 • 2min
23
How Slow Japanese Businesses Work?
49:41 • 2min
24
Fucking Is Not Just Business, It's Just Business
51:49 • 2min
25
What's a Key Fee?
53:58 • 2min
26
Renting a House in Japan Is Just Stupid, Right?
55:56 • 2min
27
The Best Thing About Japan?
57:53 • 2min
28
The Best and Worst Part of Japan
59:36 • 2min
29
The Best Web Designer in Japan
01:01:56 • 2min
30
Why You Shouldn't Go to Restaurants in Japan
01:03:41 • 2min
31
The Biggest Offender in Japan?
01:05:26 • 2min
32
Weight Loss in Japan
01:07:05 • 2min
33
Is This Really Worth the Fucking Premium?
01:09:29 • 2min
34
Is There a Food Culture Thing?
01:11:02 • 2min
35
Is There a Loaf of Bread?
01:13:04 • 2min
36
What Are Some Misconceptions About Japan?
01:15:27 • 2min
37
If I Could Eat Sushi, I Would.
01:17:12 • 1min
38
Is There Anything I Can't Say About Japanese Food?
01:18:41 • 2min
39
How the Fuck Do I Get Internet?
01:20:29 • 2min
40
How the Fuck Are You Necessary to Live Here Without Speaking Japanese?
01:22:05 • 2min
41
Is There a Way to Get Help?
01:23:44 • 2min
42
Moving to Japan, Please Make Sure Your House Has AC
01:25:36 • 2min
43
Ikebukuro Is Not the Best Place to Go, Right?
01:27:23 • 2min
44
How to Find the Best Deals Right in Figures Online
01:29:13 • 2min
45
The Only Used Product in Japan?
01:31:32 • 2min
46
Is That Your Kiwi Accent?
01:33:18 • 2min
47
Cockroaches 101
01:35:03 • 2min
48
Is That All You Got? Jeff Bezos, Shout Out
01:36:43 • 3min
49
How Do You Feel About Your Career After Moving to Japan?
01:39:34 • 2min
50
The Biggest Barrier Is the Language Barrier
01:41:07 • 2min
51
How Long Do You Plan to Stay in Japan?
01:42:49 • 2min
52
I'll Be a Foreigner in Japan, Right?
01:45:11 • 2min
53
Is This R Slash Happened Post?
01:47:26 • 2min
54
Trash Taste Podcast Episode Two
01:49:13 • 2min