Welcome to our world
Meet Jean and Yoko! They explain what makes Japan tick and answer those nagging questions visitors have. See our podcasts below and let us know what you want us to talk about.
Bonus: Visiting a Japanese home
Are you curious what a Japanese home looks like, past the reception room? Yoko takes us on a tour of the home in which she grew up.
Ep. 7: The Family Registration System
Japan’s Family Registration System is almost unique. Hina and Erik, who recently moved from the Netherlands to Japan, are figuring it out.
Ep. 6: What is “Doctor Yellow”?
It’s considered good luck to see Dr. Yellow. But the venerable train will be retired next year.
Ep. 5: What’s the Green Car?
Up to 40 million human beings take train rides every day in the greater Tokyo area. How do they keep them SO clean? And, what’s the GREEN CAR?