Unpacking Japan
Episodes
How this foreigner used YouTube to break into the Japanese music industry ft Dr. Capital
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Capital, an American music teacher making educational videos for his Japanese YouTube channel, who sits down to share with us his experiences...
The struggles of finding transgender healthcare in Japan
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chari, a nonbinary individual, who shares their challenges living and receiving gender healthcare in Japan.Follow us on our social media:https://...
The challenges of doing street photography in Japan
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Noel, a British street photographer, who shares his challenges living and working in Japan, as well as the philosophy behind his art.Follow Noel ...
What you REALLY need to succeed as a musician in Japan
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Winz, an American singer and musician, who shares his challenges breaking in to the Japanese music industry. Follow Wiz:https://www.instagram.co...
From 4 to 400 employees in 10 years – life as an entrepreneur in Japan
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Slava, CEO of ZenGroup, who shares his journey as an entrepreneur building a company from 4 to 400 employees over the course of 10 years. Check ...
How this Bulgarian man became one of Japan's most popular photography YouTubers
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ilko, a portrait photographer who shares his challenges living and working in Japan, as well as growing one of Japan's biggest photography c...
What it's like running a retro game bar in Osaka's liveliest nightlife district
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Matt, a retro game bar owner in Osaka, who shares his challenges running a business over 12 years in Japan.Check out Matt's bar:https://www....
Japanese idol fan meets are crazy
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Yin Chi, a jpop fan living in Osaka, who tells us about her experiences in Japanese idol concerts and fan meets.Follow us on our social media:htt...
Japanese vs. western cosplay scenes
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cosplayer Klepto breaks down Japan's cosplay scene and shares her personal challenges cosplaying in Japan.Follow Klepto:Twitter: https://twitter....
Everything you need to know about gambling in Japan
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rory, a gambling expert, who shares his insights on Pachinko, Crane games, and Japan's unique gambling market.Follow us on our social media:...
HR professional explains how to survive the Japanese job market
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HR professional Charley breaks down the ins and outs of the Japanese job market.Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps...
Everything you need to know about teaching English in Japan
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice discuss English teaching in Japan.Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.instagram.com/...
Everything you need to know to find a job in Japan
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice share their experiences job hunting in Japan.Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.ins...
Your biggest challenge moving to Japan: paperwork
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice share their experiences about Japan's biggest nightmare.Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@unpackingjapa...
Everything you need to know about Japanese housing
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice share their experiences about renting apartments in Japan and dealing with Japanese real estate agencies.Follow us on our soc...
Everything you need to know about Japanese public transportation
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice discuss the benefits of Japanese trains vs buses, and when to rent a car.Follow us on our social media:https://youtube.com/@u...
Everything you need to know about grocery shopping in Japan
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi Fish and Andri Rice share their experiences shopping at Japanese supermarkets, giving hints on what to look out for when you first arrive in Japa...