Oscar in Japan: Mindfulness through Japanese craft

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The Asian Mental Health Podcast

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The Asian Mental Health Podcast is by Asami, Marcus and Oscar from Shapes and Sounds – the leading voice for Asian mental health and wellbeing. With our incredible guests, we're here to normalise and destigmatise mental health in Asian communities.

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Oscar in Japan: Mindfulness through Japanese craft

The Asian Mental Health Podcast

50 minutes 58 seconds

5 months ago

Oscar in Japan: Mindfulness through Japanese craft

In a very special travel documentary episode, Oscar explores the intersection of work, honing a craft and mental health in Japanese craft. The team discuss the way Japanese culture, crafts and "Zen" are romanticised and appropriated by the Western gaze.

The transcript is available here.

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English voiceovers provided by Kim Brockett, Vivan Vo, Junxin Peng and Yeo Choong.

This podcast is supported by the Victorian Department of Health via the Diverse Communities Program. All information provided is general information only and should not be used in lieu of professional advice.