Abroad in Japan Book Podcast • 50% Off Japan Tours • Is it Rude For Foreigners to Wear Kimono?

In this latest episode of the Deep Dive podcast, we take a look at Abroad in Japan – a bestselling book by British YouTuber Chris Broad, recounting his experiences of living in Japan for ten years, starting as an English teacher.

Chris explores a number of amusing and often bizarre aspects of Japanese culture, including the country’s fascination with sushi, its unique drinking customs, the challenges of learning Japanese, and the cultural differences between Japan and the United Kingdom.

Chris’ experiences highlight the humour and the unexpected encounters that are possible when one immerses oneself in a different culture.

 *Deep Dive is a experiment I’m running in public. Content comes from me or my website but the voices are AI generated. My aim is to give you greater access to my expertise in a convenient, audio-only format. I’ll still be doing my other regular videos, this is in addition to them. Like it? Hate it? Don’t be shy, let me know what YOU think.

Yes, it’s that time of year again. I’m not running any Black Friday deals for any of my products or services, but there are some great Japan travel related bargains to be had.

Here’s the ones I suggest taking a look at…

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Hostelworld – Up to 55% Off selected hostels

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I’ll continue to update my Japan Travel Deals page as new offers come in – so you might want to bookmark that page.

This new podcast, based on a popular article on The Real Japan, explores the question of whether it is rude for foreigners to wear a kimono in Japan.

The author, a Japanese woman named Saki Yoshida, initially believed that it was not rude, but her views have become more nuanced through her experiences both in Japan and abroad.

Saki highlights the complexities of Japanese cultural perceptions towards kimono, including the challenges of learning how to wear them properly and the criticism that can be directed towards foreigners who do not adhere to traditional standards.

Ultimately, Saki argues that while respecting Japanese customs is important, her personal preference is to welcome foreigners wearing kimono as a way of fostering cross-cultural connection and appreciation.

The Real Japan MeetUp: Friday, December 13th at Hobgoblin Pub, Roppongi

Location Details:

• Venue: Hobgoblin Pub (Tokyo’s largest British-style pub)
• Address: 1/F, Aoba Roppongi Bldg, 3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
• Nearest Stations: Roppongi Subway Station (Hibiya/Oedo Lines) or Roppongi-Itchome Station (Namboku Line) – 6-minute walk

Event Highlights:

• Free admission
• Opportunity to meet me and other The Real Japan community members
• Chance to win The Real Japan Travel Goodie Bag!
• Purchase your own drinks and food

RSVP:

• Facebook users: Click ‘Going’ on the event page
• Non-Facebook attendees: Reply to this email to confirm attendance

Updates:

Facebook has a weird ‘feature’ that whenever hosts update event pages, those going/interested may get a notification to say the date of the event has changed. The date will NOT change. This is just Facebook being Facebook! 🤪

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