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Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.
A podcast that explains Japan’s business, culture, economy, and foreign-resident experience through real stories and in-depth conversations. Real Gaijin explores the real Japan — the people, places, and ideas shaping the future of the country. From Kyushu to Tokyo, we dive deep into Japan’s economy, work culture, entrepreneurship, immigration, tourism, and the lived experience of foreign residents who call Japan home. Hosted by Mark Kennedy, Real Gaijin blends reporting, storytelling, and…
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Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Japan Struggles to Implement Dual-Pricing for Foreign Visitors" (Read My Lips Podcast #10)
Japan Struggles to Implement Dual-Pricing for Foreign Visitors To offset the costs of perceived over-tourism, city governments and local merchants are…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Japanese Solo Adventurer Sets Sail to Circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean" (Read My Lips Podcast #9)
Title: Japanese Solo Adventurer Sets Sail to Circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean Sub-Title: As the ultimate "datsu-sara" move, Naoki Uemura is about to embark on…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Lifetime Employment Continues to Give Way to the Gig Economy in Japan" (Read My Lips Podcast #8)
Lifetime Employment Continues to Give Way to the Gig Economy in Japan Both the reliance on part-time and temporary employees and the total number of such…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Japan’s Generation Z Turns to 'Taipa' to Keep from Running out of Time" (Read My Lips Podcast #7)
The new Japanese buzzword for “time performance” involves leveraging technology to increase quality “disposable time.” Get full access to Real Gaijin at…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "How Much Is Enough to Retire in Japan?" (Read My Lips Podcast #6)
In a society where living to 100 is becoming relatively common, Japanese retirees must carefully manage their "golden years" over many decades. Get full access…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Even in Japan, the Customer is Not Always Right" (Read My Lips Podcast #5)
Even in Japan, the Customer is Not Always Right So-called "monster customers" now routinely engage in "customer harassment" in a country known for its…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Innovative 'Venture Innkeeper Program' in Japan Seems Almost Too Good to Be True" (Read My Lips Podcast #4)
Follow along by reading the original article: * Title: Innovative "Venture Innkeeper Program" in Japan Seems Almost Too Good to Be True * Sub-Title: The Super…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "World's Longest Public Road Test of a Self-Driving (Vehicle Now Underway in Japan" Read My Lips Podcast #3)
World's Longest Public Road Test of a Self-Driving Vehicle Now Underway in Japan The test features the Macnica EVO, an electric microbus that shuttles…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Costco Expands Reach Across Japan with the Support of Mini Resale Shops" (Read My Lips Podcast #2)
Costco Expands Reach Across Japan with the Support of Mini Resale Shops Private label Kirkland Signature brand items are both a novelty and a big draw as…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Narration of "Population of Foreign Residents in Japan Growing" (Read My Lips Podcast #1)
Population of Foreign Residents in Japan Growing For a nation known for its homogeneous identity, Japan's resident foreign population is on its way from about…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Real Gaijin Podcast #0005
Tune in for Real Gaijin’s 5th podcast. It is a 29 minute narration of two recent articles including… Mind Your Manners: Top Ten Pointers for Mastering Japanese…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Real Gaijin Podcast #0004
Tune in for Real Gaijin’s 4th podcast. It is a 32 minute narration of two recent articles including… Expand Your Palate: Top Ten High-End Japanese Cuisine…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Real Gaijin Podcast #0003
Tune in for Real Gaijin’s third podcast. It is a 36 minute narration of two recent articles including… How I Learn Japanese Japanese Young Women Relying on…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Real Gaijin Podcast #0002
Tune in for Real Gaijin’s second podcast. It is a 32 minute narration of three recent articles including… After a Night Out Get Home Safely with Daiko…
Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.Real Gaijin Podcast #0001
Tune in for Real Gaijin’s very first podcast. It is a 26 minute narration of three recent articles including… When Leading by Example Breeds Contempt Barbeque…