Intriguing Lives, Untold Stories: Dive into Japan with Unpacking Japan
ZenGroup株式会社 / ZenGroup Inc.
Fast growing e-commerce company based in Japan (Osaka)
About Unpacking Japan?
Unpacking Japan offers an in-depth look at the real lives of foreigners living in Japan by inviting foreign residents from various nationalities and fields of expertise to discuss their lives here.?
Our podcast is currently available through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. Take a look below at some of the previous episodes and their wide range of guests discussing topics such as differences in work culture, careers, hobbies, and more.?
Episode Overview ; Episodes 48 to 50
Kimberly shares her experiences working as a voice actor in Japan. She provides insights into the Japanese voice acting industry and discusses how it has changed since she started working in this field.
Jayne, a New Zealander who has lived in Fukushima for over 20 years, talks about her firsthand experiences of the earthquake and nuclear disaster 10 years ago.
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Melanie, a consultant for renowned Japanese brands, shares about her life and career.
The Unpacking Japan Team
Program Host - Tobias Bieker
Arriving in Japan in 2018, Tobias eagerly explored both the national and Osaka-specific cultures. To Tobias, Osaka now feels like a second home. He enjoys experiencing the changing seasons and the warmth of Osaka's residents. He believes Japan offers many opportunities, though they may not always be visible. To unveil that diversity, he is committed to finding and interviewing foreigners living in Japan.
Program Producer - Andri Magdych
Arriving in Japan in 2017, Andri worked as an English conversation and university English teacher. It wasn’t until 2021 when Andri started working with cameras and he has been active professionally since 2022.
Currently, Andri supervises the production of Unpacking Japan's video and audio versions and creates short-form videos for social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. In addition, he manages lighting, camera, and audio.
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If you are interested in learning more about the lives of foreigners in Japan, or interested in being one of our guests, we encourage you to check out our content. We are determined to grow and deliver the real perspectives of foreigners living in Japan.
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