"Wait, why is my favorite Japanese snack packaging turning black and white?!"

You might have noticed a strange trend in Japan lately: famous potato chip bags losing their vibrant colors and going completely monochrome. But this isn't a hip new design trend—it's the first visible sign of a major hidden crisis deeply affecting everyday life in Japan.

In this episode, we dive into the sudden "Naphtha shortage" that's currently shaking up the country. What exactly is Naphtha?

👉 Listen to the full episode to find out what’s really going on!

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"A fun English-language podcast sharing unique, honest, and sometimes useless facts about Japan."

In this episode, I talk about Japan’s insanely long-running manga series — the kind that have been going for decades and span three generations of readers.

I'll also share some personal anecdotes from my time working at a manga publishing company, including some amusing cultural clashes that occurred between me, a manga nerd, and the regular employees.

If you’ve ever wondered “When is this manga going to end?!” — this episode is for you!

Tune in and discover why these never-ending series are so special in Japan.

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"Join Kano as he talks about Japan in English — the good, the bad, and the weird."

What’s your go-to answer when someone asks, “What’s your favorite movie?”

In this episode, I share how I switch up my answers depending on who I’m talking to — from safe crowd-pleasers to deeper picks.

I talk about movies that shaped my childhood, ones I’m obsessed with now, and how our tastes can change completely as we grow up.

We also chat about the magic of watching films in the theater versus streaming at home.

If you love movies (or struggle with this question too), this casual chat is for you!

#Podcasts in english

#Best podcasts

#New podcasts

#Spotify podcasts

#Apple podcasts

#AI podcasts

＃Learn Japanese

＃Life in Japan

＃Japanese Culture

#Japan trends podcast

#Casual japanese podcast

#japanese internet culture