The Metro Classic Japanese Podcast
By Kyota Ko
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The Metro-classic Japanese is your perfect guide to learning about Japanese culture. Kyota Ko, the writer of the blog "The Metro-classic Japanese" explains Japan and Japanese culture from perspectives of history, geography, food, art, business, politics, philosophy and entertainment, always with a dab of humor. | Blog: https://www.metro-classic-japanese.net | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metroclassicjapanese/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetroclassic/
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Ghibli’s Spirited Away: Cultural walkthrough Part III
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Oct 23, 2021 |
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Ghibli’s Spirited Away: Cultural walkthrough Part II
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Ghibli’s Spirited Away: Cultural walkthrough Part I
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Sep 05, 2021 |
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Heroes or hypocrites? Buddhist soldier monks of middle-age Japan
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Samurai were the fathers of Japanese goldfish
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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The thing with Japanese names
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May 08, 2021 |
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Japanese proverb: Turning to God in times of trouble
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Japanese proverb: "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi"
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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Japanese proverb: "No entry into a tiger's den brings about no capture of its cub"
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Japanese proverb: ”The minds of women and the autumn sky”
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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The Japanese train experience of today and yesteryear
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Great Tokyo weekend hangouts: Nihonbashi
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Jan 23, 2021 |
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Is Japan a stressful place to live? Yes, until you figure it out.
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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Hilarious! Early modern Japanese porno-artistic paintings “Shunga”
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Dec 13, 2020 |
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When & how did samurais disappear from Japan?
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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Japanese horror stories that will break your positive Halloween spirit
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Spilling the tea of Japanese tea ceremony
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Tsunayoshi: 17th century Japanese ruler with the ethics of the future
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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How the world's most populated city, Tokyo, got itself to the top
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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The unromantic AND romantic reasons Japanese men suck at saying “I love you”
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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Japan used to be ruled by an incredible woman, HINO Tomiko
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Jul 19, 2020 |
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Average stay: 12 years. Hidden secrets of employee retention & job security of Japanese businesses
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May 31, 2020 |
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You're lucky you weren't born a samurai. But samurais are lovable.
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May 16, 2020 |
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Marketing lessons to learn from 16th century Japan
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May 03, 2020 |
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The cultural damage Japan is taking from COVID-19 pandemic
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Apr 26, 2020 |
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A Samurai story that will make you think about life - ISHIKAWA Jōzan
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Apr 19, 2020 |
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Water is the greatest natural resource of Japan
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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Top 3 Only-in-Japan Coronavirus Moments
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Pheasants are the national bird of Japan. Because they taste good.
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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The cultural reason Power Rangers introduce themselves before battle
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Why is there so much solo dining in Tokyo?
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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So are Japanese people atheists or what? They're actually not
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Feb 16, 2020 |
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Is it worth visiting Tokyo Station? Yes, and here's why
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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3 keywords to remember to fully enjoy Japanese art exhibits
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Why do Japanese companies stay in business for 500 years?
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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How do you make friends with Japanese locals?
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Jan 01, 2020 |
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Why are heroes foreigners in Japanese myths and manga? | The Metro-classic Japanese Podcast
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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Borders are blurry in Japanese culture | The Metro-classic Japanese Podcast
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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Why does Japan have so many weird subcultures? | The Metro-classic Japanese Podcast
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Japanese food culture, seasons and travel | The Metro-classic Japanese Podcast
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Geography and Japanese Culture | The Metro-classic Japanese Podcast
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Nov 25, 2019 |