Unpacking Japan

Produced by ZenStudio
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Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 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/bojapon/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 2min

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/groups/VeganActionsJapan/https://instagram.com/veganactionsjapanhttps://instagram.com/kantanveganFollow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 16min

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://www.instagram.com/olyats4/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Sep 1, 2023 • 54min

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 social media:https://www.instagram.com/itssuofficial_/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 5min

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.instagram.com/hinomaru_jpn/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 6min

What life is like running a Tiki bar in Japan

Join Brandon and Kim, American Tiki Bar Owners in Japan, as they share their journey in opening a Tiki bar in Kobe. They discuss their fascination with Tiki culture, challenges of running a bar in Japan, managing business and cocktail development, building a Tiki community, engaging in a Tiki trivia game, exploring an iconic Tiki bar in the US, and the history and significance of the Kon Tiki expedition.
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Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 2min

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-tech.jp/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 9min

The challenges of developing esports in Japan

Meet Alexander, an event planner specializing in esports, who teaches us about the challenges and future of the industry in Japan.Follow Alexander:https://www.instagram.com/alexander_ito_Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Jul 28, 2023 • 52min

Japanese vs. Western drag — interview with a foreign drag queen in Osaka

Drag Queen KiraKira shares her journey into Osaka's drag scene as a foreigner in Japan.Follow KiraKira:https://www.instagram.com/kirakira_ofcl/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 5min

Why flying cars could be the future of Japan — Urban Air Mobility

Meet Asa, founder of startup Urban Air Mobility, who shares his journey and challenges as an entrepreneur in Japan.Follow Asa: https://skyscape.site/https://www.instagram.com/skyscape.site/https://twitter.com/SkyScapeKKhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/skyscapejapan/https://www.facebook.com/skyscape.jp/Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshorts Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

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