ABNRML JAPAN

About ABNRML JAPAN

A Tokyo based podcast about life abroad, queer commentary, and spooky stories. Hosted by your fave intercultural married couple Bree (she/they) & Ash (they/them). Tune in!

Publisher

Ash & Bree

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2019

Latest episode

26 Feb 2020

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Feb 2020

   Yasuke The African Samurai: Black History in Japan

   We discuss the legend of the first foreign-born Samurai in Japan, Yasuke. Thanks for tuning in! TIME CODES 02:55 Topic Introduction 04:10 Who Yasuke was and what led him to Japan 10:22 When he rose to prevalence in Japan, where he resided, and how Japanese people felt about him 20:53 Why his legend is so captivating 27:26 Upcoming and current story adaptations via film, series, and more. You may also like this episode: "The Yuki Onna (Snow Woman) Urban Legend" (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RckM5OQRspGVfv3MU7vAp?si=1903882de9ea4a82) Episode show notes and source links (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/podcast/episode-29-yasuke-african-samurai) on www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/). Check out our Spotify playlists (https://open.spotify.com/user/willowbrii?si=-amXF9pmT1mhQB92Nwx2DA&nd=1) to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps (https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan)! FOLLOW US Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abnrmljapan/) • Twitter (https://twitter.com/ABNRMLJAPAN) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ABNRMLJAPAN/) MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/) Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan (https://ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan)

2. 

   12 Feb 2020

   Romance Norms: Amatonormativity

   We react to common romance norms, discuss amatonormativity, and cap it off with trendy Valentine foods in Japan this year. Tune in for a laidback discussion. TIME CODES 01:35 Listener Question: Favorite Japanese Dessert 03:17 Topic Introduction: Romance Norms 13:15 “13 Tips to Make a Good Relationship Great” 28:04 “Unhealthy Social Norms for Relationships" 46:26 “5 Ways Amatonormativity Sets Harmful Relationship Norms for us all" 50:32 Closer Convo: Trendy Valentine Food Trends in Japan You may also like this episode: Non-Binary in Japan: X-Gender Xジェンダー (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PABBJEw3iTI3vNdg7fgkn?si=lfQnvB0mT6q5T74Cg_0kzg&dl_branch=1) Episode show notes and source links (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/podcast/episode28-romance-norms-amatonormativity) on www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/). Check out our Spotify playlists (https://open.spotify.com/user/willowbrii?si=-amXF9pmT1mhQB92Nwx2DA&nd=1) to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps (https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan)! FOLLOW US Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abnrmljapan/) • Twitter (https://twitter.com/ABNRMLJAPAN) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ABNRMLJAPAN/) MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/) Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan (https://ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan)

3. 

   29 Jan 2020

   Being a Creative: Imposter Syndrome

   We discuss the creative lifestyle, pressures, imposter syndrome, tips, and more. Tune in for a laidback discussion. TIME CODES 01:35 Podcast Updates 03:17 Topic Introduction: Creative Lifestyle, Mediums, & Goals 13:15 Pressures, Downsides, Imposter Syndrome 28:04 Techniques to cope with IS 46:26 Upsides and Personal Benefits 50:32 Tips for easier Creative Output 57:06 Closer Convo Segment: Japanese Conbini Storytime & Coronavirus Episode show notes and source links (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/podcast/episode27-being-creative-imposter-syndrome) on www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/). Check out our Spotify playlists (https://open.spotify.com/user/willowbrii?si=-amXF9pmT1mhQB92Nwx2DA&nd=1) to listen to your favorite topic collection. You can also find us on other major podcast apps (https://anchor.fm/abnrmljapan)! FOLLOW US Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6iU8BmwzYKvMo6jhXs0qHg) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abnrmljapan/) • Twitter (https://twitter.com/ABNRMLJAPAN) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ABNRMLJAPAN/) MUSIC USED 808 Doorbell Chime By Unicorn Heads Does it Float? By Otis McDonald Turtle Time By Verified Picasso Things Are Going Southampton By Verified Picasso SUPPORT ♡ Visit our Blog: www.abnrmljapan.com (https://www.abnrmljapan.com/) Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan (https://ko-fi.com/abnrmljapan)

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