Welcome to the quirky world of Japan’s gachapon—capsule toy machines that are popping up everywhere from street corners to tourist hotspots. From adorable collectibles and anime figures to the downright bizarre, these little surprises have become a pop culture obsession. We dive into why gachapon are so addictive and why dropping a few spare coins into one of these machines has become a must-do for visitors and locals alike.

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Welcome to the quirky world of Japan&rsquo;s gachapon&mdash;capsule toy machines that are popping up everywhere from street corners to tourist hotspots. From adorable collectibles and anime figures to the downright bizarre, these little surprises have become a pop culture obsession. We dive into why gachapon are so addictive and why dropping a few spare coins into one of these machines has become a must-do for visitors and locals alike.
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Music | 5 p.m‼ - <a href="https://youtu.be/9mH0YmBnPRQ">桜餅ルナ</a>

Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture & sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc.

This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler, singer and YouTuber, Ladybeard from Australia and Cathy Cat who is a TV personality and YouTuber from Germany!

Produced by Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise.

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Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture &amp; sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc. This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler, singer and YouTuber, Ladybeard from Australia and Cathy Cat who is a TV personality and YouTuber from Germany! Produced by Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise. Message ↓ <a href="mailto:nippon@joqr.net">nippon@joqr.net</a>
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Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture & sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc. Produced by Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise.

Cat with Beard from JAPAN

"Cat and Beard from JAPAN" is the best PODCAST program to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan!!

This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler,singer and Youtuber "Ladybeard" from Australia with, "Cathy Cat" who is a TV personality and Youtuber  from Germany!!!!

This podcast is produced just for the Otakus you by "Nippon Cultural Broadcasting", a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise.

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nippon@joqr.net

"Cat and Beard from JAPAN" is the best PODCAST program to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan!!
This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler,singer and Youtuber "Ladybeard" from Australia with, "Cathy Cat" who is a TV personality and Youtuber &nbsp;from Germany!!!!
This podcast is produced just for the Otakus you by "Nippon Cultural Broadcasting", a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise.
Message&darr; nippon@joqr.net

Welcome to the quirky world of Japan’s gachapon—capsule toy machines that are popping up everywhere from street corners to tourist hotspots. From adorable collectibles and anime figures to the downright bizarre, these little surprises have become a pop culture obsession. We dive into why gachapon are so addictive and why dropping a few spare coins into one of these machines has become a must-do for visitors and locals alike.

#158 - What's Japan's ADDICTIVE Gachapon Craze All About?

Why does Japan seem so good at appreciating nothingness? From tea rooms and zen gardens to MUJI's beige minimalism, Japan has a unique way of turning empty space into something emotionally powerful. Let's explore the philosophy, history amd evolution of emptiness and minimalism in Japanese culture.

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https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard

Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ

Why does Japan seem so good at appreciating nothingness? From tea rooms and zen gardens to MUJI's beige minimalism, Japan has a unique way of turning empty space into something emotionally powerful. Let's explore the philosophy, history amd evolution of emptiness and minimalism in Japanese culture.
Check out our social media below👇 <a href="https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard">https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard</a>
Music | 5 p.m‼ - <a href="https://youtu.be/9mH0YmBnPRQ">桜餅ルナ</a>

Why does Japan seem so good at appreciating nothingness? From tea rooms and zen gardens to MUJI's beige minimalism, Japan has a unique way of turning empty space into something emotionally powerful. Let's explore the philosophy, history amd evolution of emptiness and minimalism in Japanese culture.

#167 - Japan's Relationship with Emptiness & Minimalism

It looks delicious at first sight. Perfect ramen, glossy sushi, fluffy pancakes until you realize it's not real. Welcome to the world of Japanese food replicas, or sampulu (サンプル), where plastic food is not just decoration, it's a multi-million dollar industry and an art.

We explore the intriguing history of Japan's hyper-realistic restaurant windows. Spawned from functionality and refined through craftsmanship, these mock foods have assisted diners in comprehending menus for more than a hundred years particularly when words do not suffice.

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Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ

It looks delicious at first sight. Perfect ramen, glossy sushi, fluffy pancakes until you realize it's not real. Welcome to the world of Japanese food replicas, or sampulu (サンプル), where plastic food is not just decoration, it's a multi-million dollar industry and an art. We explore the intriguing history of Japan's hyper-realistic restaurant windows. Spawned from functionality and refined through craftsmanship, these mock foods have assisted diners in comprehending menus for more than a hundred years particularly when words do not suffice.
Check out our social media below👇 <a href="https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard">https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard</a>
Music | 5 p.m‼ - <a href="https://youtu.be/9mH0YmBnPRQ">桜餅ルナ</a>

It looks delicious at first sight. Perfect ramen, glossy sushi, fluffy pancakes until you realize it's not real. Welcome to the world of Japanese food replicas, or sampulu (サンプル), where plastic food is not just decoration, it's a multi-million dollar industry and an art.  We explore the intriguing history of Japan's hyper-realistic restaurant windows. Spawned from functionality and refined through craftsmanship, these mock foods have assisted diners in comprehending menus for more than a hundred years particularly when words do not suffice.

#166 - This Japanese Food Is Fake and That’s the Point

Summers in Japan isn't just hot, it's a battlefield against the sun. We look into why Japan is so obessed with covering up during the hot and humid weather, its cultural roots and why modern sun protection of all sorts is a multi-million dollar business.

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https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard

Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ

Summers in Japan isn't just hot, it's a battlefield against the sun. We look into why Japan is so obessed with covering up during the hot and humid weather, its cultural roots and why modern sun protection of all sorts is a multi-million dollar business.
Check out our social media below👇 <a href="https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard">https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard</a>
Music | 5 p.m‼ - <a href="https://youtu.be/9mH0YmBnPRQ">桜餅ルナ</a>

Summers in Japan isn't just hot, it's a battlefield against the sun. We look into why Japan is so obessed with covering up during the hot and humid weather, its cultural roots and why modern sun protection of all sorts is a multi-million dollar business.

#158 - What's Japan's ADDICTIVE Gachapon Craze All About?

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