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No Country for Old Meg

No Country for Old Meg

nocountryforoldmeg

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

6 - Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country
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  • 6 - Episode 6: Surviving in a Non-English Speaking Country

    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.

    Tue, 03 Dec 2019
  • 5 - Episode 5: Kawaii and Japan's Obsession with Cute

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

    Tue, 26 Nov 2019
  • 4 - Episode 4: Gender Inequality in Japan

    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.

    Mon, 11 Nov 2019
  • 3 - Episode 3: Social Etiquette Overseas

    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.

    Sun, 03 Nov 2019
  • 2 - Episode 2: Rugby World Cup

    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

    Sun, 27 Oct 2019
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