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Unfolding Japan

Unfolding Japan

By: Matthew Owens & Devin Hurt
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 Mat and Devin, having spent the majority of their adult lives in Japan, unfold the layers of this fascinating country, bringing you stories, explaining social issues, doing deep dives into the history, and everything in between. Your one stop shop for Japan.Matthew Owens & Devin Hurt Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Sex, Lies, and Geisha

    Sex, Lies, and Geisha
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode Mat and Devin prize themselves off the white sandy beaches of Okinawa and instead sit down to a performance of shamisen and sake, accompanied by a professional entertainer known as a Geisha.

    Or, we would if that was remotely feasible, so, in lieu of the real thing, we will take you through the origins and roles of the Geisha, the courtesans they are often confused with, and dispel a few myths along the way

    As always, if you want to get in touch or find ways to support the show, please check out our patreon or instagram pages and feel free to email us as well.

    Instagram:instagram.com/unfoldingjapan_podcast/

    Patreon:patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email:unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Okinawa - Japan's Tropical Paradise Part 3

    Okinawa - Japan's Tropical Paradise Part 3
    Nov 19 2025

    In this episode Mat and Devin conclude the epic deep dive into all things Okinawa, we have giant fruit bats in downtown Naha, 'sea grapes', tips and favourite places to go, and the thorny issue of the continued American and Japanese military presence throughout the islands.

    As always, if you wantto get in touch or find ways to support the show, please check out our patreon or instagram pages and feel free to email us as well.

    Instagram:instagram.com/unfoldingjapan_podcast/

    Patreon:patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email:unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Okinawa - Japan's Tropical Paradise Part 2

    Okinawa - Japan's Tropical Paradise Part 2
    Nov 10 2025

    In this episode Mat and Devin are finally back podding together, and we ended up having so much fun that we went way over time, so we split it in half, this now being part 2 of 3 episodes on Okinawa! We begin by getting a little distracted by autumn in Japan from last episode, and a few recollections of his wedding, before picking up with the transfer of power from America to Japan, thoughts on the differences in personality and time-keeping culture of the Okinawans vs the Japanese, and a mini deep dive into the famous snake liquor!

    As always, if you wantto get in touch or find ways to support the show, please check out our patreon or instagram pages and feel free to email us as well.

    Instagram:instagram.com/unfoldingjapan_podcast/

    Patreon:patreon.com/UnfoldingJapan

    Email:unfoldingjapan2025@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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