Thursday May 14, 2026
S01 E04 Enriching encounters
Japan Chanpuru Podcast
From sweet-sweet memories to those with a slightly bitter aftertaste, we explore the full palette of what the Japan experience is all about.
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Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Japan can really make you know what solitude feels like and break you down, no matter how much you think you are prepared. Suddenly, the long calls with family on a daily basis are a thing. What is it like to tackle mental well-being in Japan for foreigners far away from family and home? Listen to the new episode to learn more!
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
What (not) to bring from Japan? What do Japanese peaches and cakes have in common? Where to stay for a few months when nobody in Japan wants to rent a flat to a "gaijin"? Listen to the new episodes and find out!
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
"Japan made me a chronic apologizer, and I’m so sorry!"
Are you planning on going to Japan? Do you want to know what trips, study stays or life in Japan in general feel like? A couple of Japanologists talk about their first-hand experiences from Japan and memories which can be sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter,... like a proper chanpurū scramble.