Taken By Japan

About Taken By Japan

This podcast offers a firsthand exploration of my and other foreigners' experiences living in Japan, providing intimate insights into daily life, cultural nuances, and the unique aspects of Japanese society. Through personal anecdotes and discussions, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and the enriching journey of adapting to life in Japan.

Publisher

Ethan

Category

leisure · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2023

Latest episode

6 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Japanese Yokai Folklore from Shizuoka - Ghosts and Monsters

   This episode explores the chilling yokai and ghost stories originating from Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, revealing the mountain-sized monsters and sorrowful spirits that have haunted the region for centuries.

2. 

   26 Jul 2025

   How My Japanese Summer Is Going!

   Host of Taken By Japan shares the sights, sounds, and experiences of summer in Japan, highlighting vibrant festivals and intense rugby matches.

3. 

   14 Jun 2025

   A Racist sign in Japan?!

   The host of Taken By Japan recounts a personal experience with discriminatory treatment at a Japanese ice cream shop, revealing insights into hidden biases in daily interactions; this is a personal story.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,214,204

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

91

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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