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San Fransokyo

An American podcast, abroad in Japan. A show about two Americans living in Japan and trying to make sense of all the cultural differences, hopefully creating a lifestyle that is a mashup between the best aspects of both cultures. Hosted by Vivian Qu & Dru.

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Jul 2018
Episode 1: Welcome to the City
What makes a great mashup city?
Aug 2018
Episode 2: Exit Interview
Dru's final thoughts about San Francisco.
Sep 2018
Episode 3: 30 Years Later
An interview with Vivian's parents about moving to America in 1988.
Oct 2018
Episode 4: Dumpster Fire
In which we talk about settling in, sad sleeping arrangements, and lessons learned.
Nov 2018
Episode 5: Raging Lunatics
In part 1 of our technology series, we talk about biking customs in Japan.
Jan 2019
Episode 6: A Spork for the Ground
In this next part of our technology series, we focus on convenience and "Galapagos" technologies.
Feb 2019
Episode 7: Shower for Your Butt
"Galapagos" technology continued, this time discussing situations of extreme confusion.
Apr 2019
Episode 8: One Year Left to Live
Best practices while traveling and hosting visitors.
May 2019
Episode 9: The Color Plink
Why Japanese cherry blossom season is the best.
May 2019
Episode 10: Diametrically Opposed
How Japanese culture is seen as two seemingly opposite things.
Aug 2019
Episode 11: Slow March Into the Grave
One year later, we reflect on what changed after living in Japan.
Dec 2019
Bonus Episode! Smack in the Face
Leftover stories and outtakes from previous recordings — too interesting and funny to leave out completely.
Jan 2020
Bonus Episode! Unintentional Background Noise
Interruptions and outtakes from our recording — the bits we cut when the washing machine was too loud, or the dog wandered in.
Mar 2020
Episode 12: Reverse Culture Shock
Saying goodbye to our year in Japan. We talk about our experience moving back to the US and adjusting to American culture again.