Things that get you CANCELED in Japan (not about tourists 😆)

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Conbini Cult

Conbini Cult Pod

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Living in another country sure can be interesting. Is being foreigners in Japan our whole personality? I guess so. Stick around for silly stories (from us and you, the listeners) about work, dating, language learning, embarrassing moments, current events, and deep dives on Japan-related topics we’re curious to learn more about.

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Things that get you CANCELED in Japan (not about tourists 😆) | Conbini Cult Ep 59

Conbini Cult

1 hour 3 minutes 21 seconds

2 months ago

Things that get you CANCELED in Japan (not about tourists 😆) | Conbini Cult Ep 59

Feels like everyone’s getting canceled these days right? From idols breaking “no dating” rules, extramarital affairs, and tweets about people stinking in the summer, let’s chat about some sad and bizarre incidents that sparked backlash in Japan. Did it go too far???

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Words mentioned/useful words

女子力 jyoshi ryoku - woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, etc., femininity

野球少年 yakyuu shonen - baseball boys/youth

推し活 oshikatsu - idol culture in Japan

空き家 akiya - empty (abandoned but not always) home

偉い erai - excellent, great remarkable

迷惑 meiwaku - troublesome, burden, nuisance

References/sources:

Osaka buildings charred in deadly fire had code violations: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15973475