No Country for Old Meg

A podcast about the weird and often awkward/embarrassing realities of living abroad

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Episodes

Tuesday Dec 03, 2019

How to get by in a non-English speaking country when you can't speak the local language...basically just get used to embarrassing yourself. 

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019

A look into the history of 'kawaii', what it represents in Japan and why Japan is so obsessed with 'cute culture.

Monday Nov 11, 2019

A look at gender inequality in Japan and the perceived role of women both at home and in the workplace.
Content warning: please note this episode includes a segment about sexual harassment, I have mentioned where exactly in the episode it is discussed for those who wish to avoid the topic.

Sunday Nov 03, 2019

Do not blow your nose on the train
Do sleep wherever you want 
and other Do's and Don'ts of Japan including how to behave on the train, greet colleagues and make small talk.

Episode 2: Rugby World Cup

Sunday Oct 27, 2019

Sunday Oct 27, 2019

Experiencing being surrounded by the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo when my understanding of sports is minimal. Spoiler alert: involves a man gifting me a cross-eyed drawing of myself

Episode 1: Typhoon Hagibis

Sunday Oct 20, 2019

Sunday Oct 20, 2019

An account of experiencing Typhoon Hagibis which hit Japan just one week ago.

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