Podcasts by No Country for Old Meg

Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country from 2019-12-03T15:45:45

How to get by in a non-English speaking country when you can't speak the local language...basically just get used to embarrassing yourself. 

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Episode 5: Kawaii and Japan's Obsession with Cute from 2019-11-26T16:27:50

A look into the history of 'kawaii', what it represents in Japan and why Japan is so obsessed with 'cute culture.

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Episode 4: Gender Inequality in Japan from 2019-11-11T06:19:09

A look at gender inequality in Japan and the perceived role of women both at home and in the workplace.

Content warning: please note this episode includes a segment about sexual harassmen...

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Episode 3: Social Etiquette Overseas from 2019-11-03T21:02:14

Do not blow your nose on the train

Do sleep wherever you want 

and other Do's and Don'ts of Japan including how to behave on the train, greet colleagues and make small talk.

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Episode 2: Rugby World Cup from 2019-10-27T18:36:16

Experiencing being surrounded by the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo when my understanding of sports is minimal. Spoiler alert: involves a man gifting me a cross-eyed drawing of myself

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Episode 1: Typhoon Hagibis from 2019-10-20T19:16:59

An account of experiencing Typhoon Hagibis which hit Japan just one week ago.

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