How To Have A Successful Interracial Marriage | Black Japan Podcast #9
In May 2023 The BLK JPN Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Mami and John about the ins and out of their relationship! We talk about the nuances of dating between Black and Japanese people, raising a Blasian child, being accepted by Japanese culture and more!
Chapters:
0:00 - 6:51 Introducing a couple's families to their partner's culture
6:52 - 8:18 Does speaking Japanese make it easier to date in Japan?
8:19 - 12:35 Finding a Japanese wife through Facebook
12:36 - 18:05 Dating a Black man as a Japanese woman
18:06 - 21:29 Japanese women that are into Black guys
21:30 - 22:04 Japanese people fetishizing Black culture?
22:05 - 23:37 The challenges of being in an interracial couple
23:38 - 26:52 Being Black is not a monolith
26:53 - 29:00 Afro-American vs Afro-Caribbean
29:01 - 32:39 RaIsing a Blasian kid
32:40 - 38:30 Advice For Blasian Couples
1 Oct 2023
Meet Gigi Murakami: The Creator of RESENTER and the Modern Face of Horror Manga | Black Japan Podcast #8
In this episode we interview Gigi Murakami, a NYC based Mangaka about her career and the details of her debut manga, RESENTER
The Black Japan Podcast centers around discussing life in Japan as Black people.
0:00 - 4:49 Reading horror manga as a kid
4:50 - 8:30 Deciding to do art professionally
8:31 - 10:25 Self Expression through Horror Stories
10:26 - 12:39 Finding your artistic voice
12:40 - 22:15 Compromising your art for money
22:16 - 25:20 Fan Art vs Original Art
25:21 - 28:00 The legality of selling fan art
28:01 - 30:26 Japanese companies are weird
30:27 - 35:20 The struggles of a female manga artist
35:22 - 36:28 Misogyny in the anime community
36:27 - 39:11 Is it gay to like shojo anime?
39:12 - 44:00 Women's opinions on female anime characters
44:01 - 45:57 Girls don't like Toradora
45:58 - 51:22 Networking with Manga Publishers
51:23 - 55:00 Online Vs Real-life Clout
55:01 - What makes Black Horror Unique?
21 Aug 2023
Japanese Academia Vs. Cornrows | Black Japan Podcast #7
In this episode of The Black Japan Podcast we talk about the sad story of the struggle one Half-Black Japanese student had to go through because of his hairstyle.
0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=0s) - 2:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=170s) High schooler in Japan excluded from graduation ceremony for cornrows
2:51 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=171s) - 6:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=395s) Why are Black hairstyles controversial in Japan?
6:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=396s) - 12:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=720s) Japan doesn't understand Black hairstyles
12:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=722s) -16:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1019s) Japanese school rules are dumb
17:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1020s) - 19:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1170s) Japanese graduations
19:31 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1171s) - 23:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1380s) Hair-keeping in Japan as a Black man
23:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1381s) - 25:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1500s) Hair-keeping in Japan as a Black woman
25:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1501s) - 26:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1590s) Wearing natural hair as Black entertainer in Japan
26:31 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1591s) - 32:07 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d32awu1M560&t=1927s) Assimilating your Blackness in Asia
14 Aug 2023
Becoming A Successful Black Entertainer in Japan | Black Japan Podcast #6
Do you want to work in the Japanese entertainment industry? Here's what you need to know about working in the Japanese entertainment industry as a Black person.
0:00 - 1:29 Intro
1:30 - 6:20 Being The Token Black Guy In Japan
6:21 - 9:50 Japanese TV does not understand Black people
9:51 - 13:30 Getting Compared to Famous Black Musicians
13:31 - 20:00 Racism and Cosplay
20:01 - 23:20 Famous Black TV Personalities in Japan
23:21 - 26:30 Who is ricchaadotv ?
26:31 - 32:32 The Timeline of Success
26 Feb 2023
How To Find A Job In Japan | Black Japan Podcast #5
How does one live in Japan without becoming an English teacher?
The Black Japan Podcast centers around discussing life in Japan as Black people.
0:00 - 4:46 Job Hunting In Japan as a Foreigner
4:47 - 9:00 Does having a JLPT certification help in getting a job in Japan?
9:01 - 14:00 Working in Japan as an English teacher
14:01 - 16:45 Working as a PR agent in Japan
16:46 - 27:00 The bad things about working for a Japanese company
27:01 - 35:00 - Working illegally in Japan
35:01 - 36:00 Working as a student in Japan
36:01 - 39:00 Job discrimination in Japan
39:01 - 41:01 Why it is harder for Americans to get work in Japan
41:02 Is the JET Program discriminatory?
29 Jan 2023
Taking Care Of Your Hair and Makeup In Japan As A Black Woman | Black Japan Podcast #4.5
A short discussion about taking care of your beauty needs as a Black Woman In Japan
0:00 - 3:22 Intro
3:23 - 5:53 Japanese people find Black hair fascinating
5:54 - 7:30 Alexis Ryoko can help you with your hair if you're in Tokyo!
7:31 - 8:18 Check out The Room 806 salon for your Black hair needs!
8:19 - 10:39 Hair relaxing routine in Japan
10:40 - 14:00 The struggle of using Japanese beauty products and deodorant
14:01 - 17:37 Using Japanese shampoo
17:38 - 20:11 Beauty brands to look out for in Japan
The Black Japan Podcast centers around discussing life in Japan as Black people.
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19 Jan 2023
Black Representation In Anime | Black Japan Podcast #4
Today we talk about being Black in a bunch of anime. Thanks to @BlankThoughts (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMWp-C-08laYGK7jwz7j8w) for inspiring us to talk about this topic
The Black Japan Podcast centers around discussing life in Japan as Black people.
0:00 - 1:47 Intro
1:47 - 3:49 Dragon Ball Z is Low-Key Racist?
3:50 - 6:09 Black Characters In Bleach
6:10 - 9:08 Being Black In Naruto
9:09 - 10:28 Is Piccolo Black?
10:29 - 19:20 Why are some anime accidentally racist?
19:21 - 22:07 Being Black In Soul Eater
22:08 - 25:42 Being Black In Black Lagoon
25:43 - 26:40 Being Black In Hunter x Hunter
26:41 - 27:50 Are mangka to blame for racist depictions of Black people?
27:51 - 42:53 Is Sister Krone a racist depiction of Black people?
42:54 - 46:46 Light-skinned characters in Anime
46:47 - 51:56 Hispanic, South Asian and Brown characters in Anime
51:57 - 58:48 Dark skin being associated with evil in media
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15 Jan 2023
Black Cultural Appropriation In Japan | Black Japan Podcast #3.5
A short conversation on our thoughts about Black cultural appropriation in Japan.
The Black Japan Podcast centers around discussing life in Japan as Black people.
0:00 - 1:20 Intro
1:21 - 7:40 Can Japanese people appropriate Black hairstyles?
7:41 - 12:20 Japanese Rappers and Japanese Rap Fans
12:21 - 17:20 The intention behind appropriating Black culture
17:21 - 20:28 BLM in Japan
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1 Jan 2023
Learning Japanese While Being Black | Black Japan Podcast #3
As you can see, we're like Trash Taste, but Black lol. The Black Japan Podcast centers about discussing life in Japan as Black people.
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Kiara-chan's socials: https://www.instagram.com/kiaranycjp/
https://www.youtube.com/@kiaranycjp
Shadrach's Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2s1E1sZtFoP90rL-Dg0dVw
https://www.instagram.com/shadrachreid/
23 Dec 2022
Meeting Hajime Iseyama | Black Japan Podcast #2
Kiara-chan's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/kiaranycjp/
https://www.youtube.com/@kiaranycjp
0:00 - 1:50 Who Is Kiara?
1:51 - 16:51 Meeting Hajime Iseyama at Anime NYC 2022
16:52 - 21:43 Meeting Kaguya-Sama Voice Actors
21:44 - 34:19 Being an influencer at Anime NYC 2022
34:20 - 40:00 Anime NYC Drama
40:01 - 51:22 Advice for Anime convention after-parties
The Black Japan Podcast is:
Shadrach Reid https://www.instagram.com/shadrachreid/
Kazekata (Tia) https://www.instagram.com/coserkaze/
Cece
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16 Dec 2022
Trash Taste But Black | Black Japan Podcast #1
We are The Black Japan Podcast. Join us for conversations about our life in Japan!
The Black Japan Podcast is:
Shadrach Reid https://www.instagram.com/shadrachreid/
Kazekata (Tia) https://www.instagram.com/coserkaze/
Cece
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