Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
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This week, I want to discuss entertainment in Japan, more specifically about TV Dramas, Movies, and Pachinko!
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
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26 Sept 2025
Ep 09 - Hospitality?
This week, I discuss o-mo-te-na-shi, or hospitality, in Japan.
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
12 Sept 2025
Ep 08 - Xenophobia?
This week, I discuss just how Xenophobic Japan really is! So please, join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp (https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
5 Sept 2025
Ep 07 - Safe?
In this episode, I want you all to know just how safe Japan really is!
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
29 Aug 2025
Ep 06 - Anime, Manga, and Otaku?
In this episode, I want to talk about Anime, Manga, and what Otaku really means!
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp (https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
22 Aug 2025
Ep 05 - Alcohol and Drinking?
In this episode, I discuss alcohol and how ingrained in society it is...was...for better or worse.
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp (https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
15 Aug 2025
Ep 04 - Food?
In this episode, I want to discuss something very important and near and dear to me, something that has been a part of culture, Japan and anywhere else, since the beginning of time, and that is food!
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
8 Aug 2025
Ep 03 - Polite and Respectful?
In this episode, I discuss how Japanese people are polite and respectful...most of the time, but there is another trait that is even stronger.
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
2 Aug 2025
Ep 02 - Shy, Quiet, and Reserved?
Join me, Michael, every Friday to hear about my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
In this episode, I discuss how Japanese people are believed to be Quiet, Shy, and Reserved. while it is true, I think it is a bit more nuanced than just a simple yes.
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan (https://www.youtube.com/@StereotypicallyJapan)
1 Aug 2025
Ep 01 - Welcome and Introduction
Welcome to Stereotypically Japan! This is a podcast about me, Michael, and my experiences in Japan, some common misconceptions or beliefs, answers to any of your questions, or even just some opinions and thoughts about the land of the rising sun!
This is a quick rundown of the Podcast and the ideas behind it, I want to give everyone an idea of what this is and what it will be and the direction I am planning on going!
If you have never been to Japan before, or you have been here for 20 years like me, we can all have something interesting to learn and share!
If you want to be apart of the podcast, please email me at stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com (mailto:stereotypicallyjapan@gmail.com) and I will read all emails and if you have a good question or something that can contribute to the show, I will shout you out and discuss them on the Q&A episodes or post them on the podcast socials!
Intro and Outro song: Music by IdoBerg from Pixabay
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan (https://www.threads.com/@stereotypicallyjapan)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/ (https://www.instagram.com/stereotypicallyjapan/)
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/stereotypicallyjpn.bsky.social)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp (https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypicallyjp)
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