My Time in Japan

By: Paul-chan
  • Summary

  • Otsukare! I'm Paul-chan, an Army vet, web dev, gamer, and Japanese enthusiast. Join us as we revisit my experiences of adapting to new cultures and blundering through language barriers. From the lush mountains of the Chūgoku Region to the very southern tip of Kyūshū, we're going to dive into journal entries, local history, and lore. Connect with me on your favorite Social Media platforms at https://paul-chan.one Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
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Episodes
  • My Time in Japan S1 E9: The Groceries of Sin / 罪の食料品
    Aug 20 2024

    We start off with a new segment: The Latest Word. You'll then learn useful tips about Banking and Grocery Shopping in Japan before revisiting one of the darkest days in Paul-chan's history... 😂


    Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • I'm an American mom living in Japan, and grocery shopping here is a far superior experience than it is in the US (Business Insider)


    Episode Transcript:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JNAMfbV0rAAe31BhU1CZq03Vv6kzAm_Cpd4liK4XG6k


    Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to ⁠⁠podcast@paul-chan.one⁠⁠


    If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at ⁠⁠⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support⁠⁠, or visit my Ko-fi page at ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14⁠⁠


    Visit ⁠⁠paul-chan.one⁠⁠ for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.


    Don't forget to catch ⁠Paul-chan live at⁠ paulchan.tv⁠⁠, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!


    Music provided by NCMFYT

    Tracks:


    ⁠Colorful Cat - Playground Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw⁠


    Colorful Cat - Nakabeni

    Watch: https://youtu.be/tj8AezwaTJw

    Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/colorful-cat-nakabeni


    Domitori Taranofu - Birds and Kids on the Playground

    Watch: https://youtu.be/psIqFtfbjg0

    Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/domitori-taranofu-birds-and-kids-on-the-playground


    ⁠Colorful Cat - Kon⁠

    Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
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    10 mins
  • My Time in Japan S1 E8: Dreams and Déjà Vu / 夢と既視感
    Jul 30 2024

    Join us as we dive into Paul-chan's eccentric "dream theater" and have an introspective conversation about déjà vu. We also discuss over-tourism in Japan during this episode's Q&A segment.


    Articles mentioned in this episode:

    • Japan, famously polite, struggles to cope with influx of tourists (Washington Post)
    • Experiencing Déjà Vu? Neurologists Explain What It Means and Why It’s Happening (MSN)


    Episode Transcript:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sCYMURPlX5A5LBhWo-S16rZhbOwMzS4s_LYdkTCwGq0/edit?usp=sharing


    Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to ⁠podcast@paul-chan.one⁠


    If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at ⁠⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support⁠, or visit my Ko-fi page at ⁠https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14⁠


    Visit ⁠paul-chan.one⁠ for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.


    Don't forget to catch ⁠Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv⁠, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!


    Music provided by NCMFYT

    Tracks:

    ⁠Colorful Cat - Playground Watch: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw


    c152 - liminal fields

    Stream: https://soundcloud.com/ncmfyt/c152-liminal-fields


    Domitori Taranofu - Sakura's Life

    Watch: youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0

    Stream: ncmfyt.band.link/SakurasLife


    Domitori Taranofu - Dreams of Japan (Extended Mix)

    Watch: youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0

    Stream: ncmfyt.band.link/SakurasLife


    ⁠Colorful Cat - Kon⁠

    Watch: https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
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    15 mins
  • My Time in Japan S1 E7: Season One Interlude / シーズン1間奏
    Jul 16 2024

    The hiatus is over! Join us as we go over the roadmap for where this podcast is headed and reflect on a poignant Japanese song.


    Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8KLmeyv_O69ENLO5mPdSz3zclbwvmggGKK8oJHsLqg/edit?usp=drive_link


    Would you like to be featured in the Q&A segment? Send your questions via DM (Instagram / Threads) or email them to podcast@paul-chan.one


    If you are enjoying My Time in Japan, please consider becoming a supporter by contributing at ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support, or visit my Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/paulchan14


    Visit paul-chan.one for Paul-chan's social media handles and other content.


    Don't forget to catch Paul-chan live at paulchan.tv, once or twice a week around 9:00PM Mountain Time!


    Music provided by NCMFYT

    Tracks: Colorful Cat - Playground, Colorful Cat - Sharegaki, Domitori Taranofu - Cold Cold Snowfall in My Soul Extended Mix, and Colorful Cat - Kon

    Stream: Listen on Spotify

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mytimeinjapan/support
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    10 mins

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