Joey, Anna’s 19-year-old brother, is in London for his spring break! We ask him about his thoughts on London and culture shocks he’s experienced. He then quizzes us on UK & Japan train trivia. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave … More #210: Joey (19 yo brother) visits LONDON!
This week we open with our thoughts on the war in Ukraine, what it’s like watching it from the UK, and its effect on the crypto market. We then follow up on our thoughts on Love Is Blind US and Japan — how Joseph’s predictions turned out, the breakups, and cultural differences. #AskJoanna: If YOU … More #209: Love is Blind US/Japan: Final Reactions
This week in London, there are no more masks on the tube as covid restrictions are totally lifted… Our main topic this episode is comparing Love Is Blind US and Japan, which have been top of mind since both are airing on Netflix simultaneously. We get into the communication, production, and cultural differences, as well … More #208: Comparing Love Is Blind: US vs Japan
We introduce a new segment, Life in London Snapshot (the name is still a work in progress…) We talk about how the UK government is dealing with the incredible backlog of NHS dental appointments. Then, we chat about unforeseen or unexpected consequences of moving to London (from Tokyo). Some good, some bad. #AskJoanna: If YOU … More #204: Unforeseen Consequences of Moving to London
Today we’re doing a classic compare and contrast episode! How different (or alike) are the work cultures in the UK and Japan? We talk work hours, messiness, dress codes, and stigmas. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM … More #193: Work Culture in the UK vs Japan
More sports talk this week! We talk about our experience watching the Euro finals at the pub, the unfortunate behavior of the football fans, and the recent gaffe made by the IOC chief. We also talk about an *interesting* 🤔 advice column on the Guardian involving a woman complaining about her dull sex life. #AskJoanna: … More #176: Chinese people– I mean Japanese…
This week on the podcast, we discuss: My new obsession with Euros Condomgate at the Tokyo Olympics Vaccine discounts at Japanese hotels The Matt Hancock scandal, and how to know who ‘the one’ is #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave … More #174: Condomgate, Matt Hancock
Chris Harrison is no longer the host of the bachelor! What are the statistics for sexual violence and sexual harassment in the UK vs Japan? Is there any difference? Also, Joseph talks about how his rebel personality sometimes gets in the way of doing what’s good for him. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about … More #171: Chris Harrison, Sexual Harassment in UK vs Japan, Rebel Personality
Today we’re talking about Asian hate and the recent shootings in the States. However, Anti-Chinese and Asian sentiment isn’t only confined to the US– it exists in the UK, Japan, and elsewhere. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a … More #160: Asian Hate in the US and Beyond
We are leaving Japan in less than a month! We share updates on how the moving process and my first week of not working is going. We also talk about our latest TV obsession, The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix. And of course, the election. What it’s like watching it go down from thousands of miles … More #140: Moving Update/Why the U.S. Electoral College System Works