Send us a text Have you ever wondered what a podcast recording might sound like if recorded live in a pub on a Friday night in Fukuoka? Well, this episode provides the answer! Duncan and Joel caught up for one last episode before Duncan left for the UK. Using external audio only, the internal microphone picked up gusts of wind on the 7th floor rooftop patio in Daimyo, Fukuoka. Combined with a table of 6 girls next to us, it created an atmosphere more lively than most episodes here...

Send us a text A native of Hannover, Germany, Felix joined Joel and Duncan to talk parenting, the joys of living in Fukuoka compared to Tokyo, and his passion project that aims to bring more exposure to international businesses in Fukuoka. Be sure to check out the Dad Club Japan Youtube channel to watch this episode and others. As always, thanks for listening! Cheers!

Send us a text In this episode of the Dad Club Japan Podcast, Christian—an Australian YouTuber now living in Fukuoka—shares his personal journey of moving to Japan, getting married, and becoming a stepfather to an 11-year-old boy. We talk about the culture shock of parenting in Japan, how he gave up photography to pursue YouTube full-time, and how removing screens changed his stepson’s behavior for the better. Christian also opens up about daily routines, creative inspiration in Japan, and ...

Send us a text Shaun is from Seattle. In his early 20s, he has a depth of experience and thoughtfulness one doesn't usually discover in someone his age. He shares with Duncan and Joel his past struggles with substances and also shares how his best friend died when he was younger. Now a young, married father, he lives with his in-laws in their house and tells us his about his sometimes challenging living situation. Check out Shauns's podcast that focuses on comedy: https://open.spotify.c...

Send us a text Duncan and Joel met with Marco at the top of a mountain in rural Fukuoka to sit down and find out who he is: A globe-trotting dad, cheese artisan, and outdoor adventure guide. Originally from Italy and Argentina, Marco runs a cheese business with his wife and takes visitors on epic mountain bike and kayak tours through the Japanese countryside. Full of adventure stories, charisma and charm, Marco shares with us experience of raising boys in the Japanese countryside while managi...

Send us a text We thought we should take aim at AI because recently it has been discussed by the people around us, particularly our last guest, Dan. We don't pretend to know much about AI, just some basics. But it has had some influence in our lives. Besides, it's good to steer off course sometimes, and dive into discussions outside of one's immediate field of knowledge.

Send us a text In this special episode of Dad Club Japan, recorded live at the Kyushu ELT Expo in Seinan University in Fukuoka, Duncan and Joel sat down with six dads and one foreign mother to talk about the realities of parenting in Japan. All of our guests were either teachers or business owners, and most had older children—teenagers and beyond—giving us unique insights into raising kids in a country known for its strong cultural traditions and demanding education system. Each guest picked ...

Send us a text Dan is a relative newcomer to Fukuoka, and a first time guest on the show. After living in Singapore for a handful of years, and teaching in many different countries, Dan and his family finally settled on Fukuoka as their next home. An avid listener of the DCJ podcast, Dan dishes out plenty of gratitude and expresses inspiration for what Duncan and Joel have created with this show. We learn about Dan's challenges integrating into Japan, making lunches for his 2 kids, and findin...

Send us a text In this episode of Dad Club Japan, Duncan and Joel get real about some of the more challenging and frustrating aspects of life in Japan. From bureaucratic headaches to spoken and unspoken social rules, they share their personal experiences navigating the not-so-glamorous side of the country they call home. Whether it’s the struggles of dealing with rigid systems, parenting quirks, or just those little daily frustrations that build up over time, this conversation peels back the ...

Send us a text Duncan and Joel discuss whether there are enough reasons to continue this podcast. Duncan talks sobriety for 60 days as his focus needs to be on point. Joel discusses a possible sponsor for the show. Thanks for listening, and don't be afraid to reach out! Find us on instagram and now even youtube!

Send us a text A solo episode this time around with Duncan speaking to a very special and highly anticipated guest and our second 'non-Dad' voice on the podcast. The two of them discuss growing up in Japan as a child of mixed heritage or so called 'hafu,' the benefits and challenges of being a member of this still relatively exclusive club and thoughts on a big future challenge they both have coming up later this year. Hope you enjoy this special episode and as always thanks for l...

Send us a textDuncan and Joel reconnect after a 2 month absence to discuss new plans and goals for 2025.Joel admits to having a goal of creating videos for Youtube for a whole year (gulp!).Duncan is laser-focused on his move back to the UK in April with his kids.Joel shares how he persuaded his mother-in-law to be in a video.Duncan recounts the story of being an 'analog anchor' among a party of digital nomads at large music event on Nokonoshima.Happy new year, faithful listeners!Glad to have ...

Send us a text This episode features our friend, Lance. He joins us in the record room to discuss his past 2 years sailing the Pacific coast from Canada to Columbia and plenty of blue sea in between. Lance left behind the socially tumultuous climate in Canada two years ago with his bicultural daughter (Japanese-Canadian) and his wife. He had little experience sailing a boat, and learned everything about sailing from YouTube videos. He recounts some of his experiences here in thi...

Send us a text Duncan and Joel sit down with Alex - finally! - to discuss some of the biggest changes in his life that have happened in Japan, and as a result of being in Japan. Coming from Queensland, Australia, Alex knew little about Japan. Since coming to Japan though, he has become a husband, a father, a teacher, a homeowner, and a business owner. Grab a rum and coke and sit down for some laughs on this episode. Alex is a funny guy, and theres no shortage of laughs here!

Send us a text Our guest this episode is Evan. He came well prepared to discuss the changes in his life and the adjustments he has made after moving from Japan to the UK and back to Japan again. A Scottish father of two teenagers, Evan's first commitment was always to his family. As a Dad who cherished his time with his family, he devoted his time and energy to the noble cause of raising his children. But that commitment may have come at the expense of creating his own identity and e...

Send us a text This episode is different. We did not edit this episode. It is in its original, unaltered form. It is so different in fact, that it actually ends abruptly. OK, so we ran out of battery power on our recorder, but it was nearing the end anyway. So don't be alarmed by the sudden finish. Sometimes, things are just out of our control, which is something else we touch on in this episode. Joel will be away from Fukuoka for much of August, so Joel and Duncan will join force...

Send us a text The first guest of 2024 on the Dad Club Japan podcast is Adrian. Living in Cambodia with his Japanese wife and 3 year old daughter, he runs a charity that provides quality teaching materials to native Cambodian teachers. In this episode, Duncan and Joel grill Adrian about his charity; how it started, its aims, as well as learning about Adrians own future in Japan once his daughter reaches elementary school age. Adrian's road to fatherhood by way of IVF was...

Send us a text Duncan and Joel discuss a Dads get - together (piss up) where they find out they've reached real listeners and have actually helped them! Further promises are made to connect with Dads on Instagram at Dad Club Japan. We aim to connect with fathers here in Japan and everywhere! As Dads we all share some similarities and discussing those things which we find challenging can be therapeutic. Let's face it. We are not the most needy of groups out there in socie...

Send us a text Joel poses a question to Duncan in this episode: What are your values? Joel tries to explain what he defines as 'values', and gives an example of what one of his values is. He then admits that although his value is defined, he has found recently that he is not living out his value in the way he intended. Duncan admits there is confusion in this current generation about what we should value and who we should be valuing. Food for thought. Do you know your own va...

Send us a text Duncan discusses his experience back in the UK during the Christmas/New Years holidays. Although a mostly positive experience, aware that he did a brilliant job at keeping everyone happy but he expresses some regret at not being in the moment, and talking more in depth with his family members. Joel raises the issue of discipline, punishment and reward in relation to his sons being addicted to video games. Facing challenges in having his sons listen to him, he has resorte...