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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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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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

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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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.

#165 - It’s Blazing Hot but Japan are Wearing Jackets - Why???

What scares Japan today? From traditional ghost tales and vengeful spirits to viral videos, survival horror video games, and haunted escape rooms — Japanese horror has extended far beyond the traditional.
We explore how Japan's romance with horror has evolved in the modern era. No longer rooted in centuries-old folk stories and religious superstitions like yūrei and yokai, horror has also turned digital for the modern age. We’ll discover how horror is experienced in real life too — through cutting-edge haunted attractions, horror-themed cafes, and immersive escape rooms. New platforms like AR, VR, and interactive storytelling apps are opening up terrifying new ways to feel fear. Find out how fear keeps evolving...

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Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ

What scares Japan today? From traditional ghost tales and vengeful spirits to viral videos, survival horror video games, and haunted escape rooms &mdash; Japanese horror has extended far beyond the traditional. We explore how Japan's romance with horror has evolved in the modern era. No longer rooted in centuries-old folk stories and religious superstitions like yūrei and yokai, horror has also turned digital for the modern age. We&rsquo;ll discover how horror is experienced in real life too &mdash; through cutting-edge haunted attractions, horror-themed cafes, and immersive escape rooms. New platforms like AR, VR, and interactive storytelling apps are opening up terrifying new ways to feel fear. Find out how fear keeps evolving...
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>

What scares Japan today? From traditional ghost tales and vengeful spirits to viral videos, survival horror video games, and haunted escape rooms — Japanese horror has extended far beyond the traditional. We explore how Japan's romance with horror has evolved in the modern era. No longer rooted in centuries-old folk stories and religious superstitions like yūrei and yokai, horror has also turned digital for the modern age. We’ll discover how horror is experienced in real life too — through cutting-edge haunted attractions, horror-themed cafes, and immersive escape rooms. New platforms like AR, VR, and interactive storytelling apps are opening up terrifying new ways to feel fear. Find out how fear keeps evolving...

#167 - Japan's Relationship with Emptiness & Minimalism

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