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With our very first live episode coming up, we've decided it would be a good idea to quiz ourselves on our past episodes...

Our dystopian-pop idol, PAiDA, is back to tell us what a kaigai idol is and how she become a TikTok sensation. She also delves into the negative side of being a kaigai idol and how she overcame the abuse that comes with being an internet celebrity...

We have an "out-of-this-world" guest hailing all the way from Space City! (Texas, USA btw...) PAiDA, the dystopian-pop idol, has captivated audiences across America and Japan since 2017. She has amassed over 100k followers with her music, a fusion of Jpop and her Afrocentric origins, over social media and she's here to tell all about her origins and how she became a kaigai idol!

People in Japan are true foodies and when it comes to their regional dishes, they take pride to a truely whole new level! We look at the rivalries between prefectures, why you should know the different names for essentially the same type of dish and what does the Japanese feel about 'bamboo' and 'mushroom'.

We have finally made it to our 100th episode! We look back at all of our episodes about Japan, its culture and the guests that have lived in Japan, picking our favorites along the way. Also, we have a special announcement, so start listening as we delve into everything that is Japan!

In Japan, March is the graduation season for students. From kindergarten to university, graduation ceremonies are an important part of Japanese culture, which has given rise to a variety of modern day customs. We take a look at what traditions students undertake as they prepare for the last days of their educational life...