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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
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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.

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Ep. 7: The Family Registration System
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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.

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