234 episodes
Voices in Japan Voices in Japan
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4.8 • 44 Ratings
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Discover what everyday life in Japan is REALLY like! Weekly podcast episodes with half-Japanese/half-American Burke (20 years in Japan), Ben from England (15 years in Japan), and Matt from Australia (18 years in Japan). All three of them are based in Hokkaido, which is Japan's #1 domestic travel destination! These guys and their guests share their experiences with dating, marriage, working at Japanese companies, teaching at all education levels, traditions, martial arts, the struggles of life here, and the reasons why Japan is truly an amazing place to be living!
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Top Things to do in Kyoto
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanMatt and Ben discuss the best things to do in this must-visit city in Japan. They talk about the best time to go, the most popular places to see, some quieter less known temples, and some tips for getting the most out of your trip. Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take you all the...
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What do you Regret Buying from Japan?
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes and videos at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanHave you had any impulse purchases? Did you buy anything that didn’t live up to your expectations? Did you try any food that was overrated? Ben and Burke discuss some common purchase regrets from a Reddit discussion, such as Kimono, Tokyo Banana, Melon pan, and much more. Enjoy the show!Sponsors:Bearfoot BarLocated in downtown Sapporo, walking distance from the subway station. There are a va...
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The Perfect Itinerary for First time Visitors to Japan
Ben and Burke share an itinerary for a 2 week trip to Japan. It is ideal if it is your first time to the country as it includes the highlights, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji, as well as some other less known gems easily accessible by public transport.Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take you all the way from absolute beginner to language mastery, and the best par...
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Who are the Bōsōzoku?
On this episode the boys talk about the Golden Week in Japan. And Matt gives Ben & Burke some interesting facts about the Bōsōzoku. Who are they? Where did they come from? What do they do & what has happened to them? Listen to this episode ad-free and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanThe guys discuss current news and events including the 100 Demon Night Parade in Kyoto, new tourism records in Japan, an update on Shohei Otani, and more. Enjoy!Sponsors:Bea...
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How to Survive the Crowds During Japan's Golden Week 2024
Listen to this episode ad free + exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanThis week Ben, Burke and Matt record an episode in the park to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms (or lack of) during Golden Week.They give advice to people who are planning to visit Japan during one of the craziest times of the year for traveling around the country.Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It’s an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience w...
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Osaka, Japanese Words, and the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon!
Listen to this episode ad-free and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/voicesinjapanIn this episode the boys talk about Burke's jujitsu competition plus a night out in Osaka. Matt takes a closer look the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon. What is it?? And Ben goes over some Japanese words that you might know..but do you know the origins? All this and more in our latest episode!Sponsors:Bearfoot BarLocated in downtown Sapporo and within walking distance from the subway station. They have a varie...
Customer Reviews
Chill conversations about Japan
Good content
Big Fan of the Pod
I listen to VIJ at work almost every day. I really enjoy the dialogue and the info these goobers put out, as I have been interested in visiting Japan for a very long time. Now that the country is opened back up, hopefully soon I will get the opportunity to visit Sapporo myself- a place I didn’t know anything about until this podcast. Keep up the good work!
Finally kept a podcast app installed.
I don’t really listen to podcast very much, though I do turn on YouTube and let it play in the background and listen. Not sure, but I generally seem to prefer the content on YouTube, and all the podcast apps I’ve ever installed have been uninstalled after a week or so because everything I find is boring, even if the topic would interest in another format. However, I’ve found myself binging these throughout work today (I work in solitude with a few breaks where I interact with clients) and I’ll keep binging. For me, the content has been really enjoyable.