Hey guys! In this episode, we explore the life and mind of Abel Nakao. He's a Nigerian-Japanese "hafu" that was born and raised in Japan, works as a translator by day, and can be found modeling for some of your favorite brands. He grew up in a

Brokyos Episode 11: Sean Douglas, cryptocurrency expert in Japan

Feb 18th, 2021 1h 17m

Back in action with episode 11, we speak with software programmer and cryptocurrency enthusiast Sean Douglas about his math mind, personal and professional endeavors, and his recent relocation to Shizuoka, Japan.

Brokyos Episode 10: Tiffany Rachel, African-American born in Japan

Feb 4th, 2021 1h 58m

We speak with Internet star and all-around badass Tiffany Rachel about her incredibly unique upbringing in Ibaraki, Japan, her experience relocating to the U.S. and confronting her racial identity for the very first time, and her views on Ameri

Brokyos Episode 9: Japanese Language

Jan 20th, 2021 1h 14m

No special guests this time—just us Brokyos sharing our thoughts on the Japanese language, our experiences with and attempts to learn it, and some banter over our favorite idiosyncratic phrases. Hope you enjoy!

Brokyos Episode 8: Kai Kobayashi, ex-Terrace House

Jan 7th, 2021 1h 33m

We’re kicking 2021 off with a special guest—Kai Kobayashi, formerly of Terrace House, joins us to talk about his art, comedy, and the importance of not being scared to suck at things.Kai's IG: @kaicoxa@eddieharkKai's website

Brokyos Episode 7: Ken Tanaka, artist of life

Dec 22nd, 2020 1h 17m

We speak with Ken Tanaka, a multilingual and multitalented friend of the show, about education, religion, capitalism, art, and his unusual upbringing in Fukuoka, Japan.

Brokyos Episode 6: Aryo Hadi, Iranian-Filipino Japanese National

Nov 30th, 2020 56m 47s

We speak with a man of many nations, Aryo Hadi, about what it‘s like to grow up as a non-ethnic Japanese person in Japan, his views on language learning, the ways in which language shapes culture, and changing portrayals of non-Japanese people

Brokyos Episode 5: Jaime N. Smith, Co-organizer of the BLM Tokyo Movement

Jul 26th, 2020 1h 42m

Jaime N. Smith is one of the main organizers of the BLM Tokyo Peace March that occurred June 14, 2020. We ask Jaime how she found herself at the center of the movement and about the relevance of the BLM movement in Japan. Topics covered include

Brokyos Episode 5: Jaime N. Smith, BLM Tokyo Co-organizer

Jul 21st, 2020 1h 42m

Welcome back to another episode of Brokyos, now with a newer and cooler intro! For this episode, we hosted our very first guest—and a very special one at that. That guest is Jaime N. Smith, one of the main organizers of the BLM Tokyo Peace Marc

Brokyos Episode 1: Introductions

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 1m

Welcome to Brokyos! In this first episode, we share our individual introductions to Japan and how we came to find ourselves as residents of the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo. Be sure to keep an eye out for future episodes—but for now, plea

Brokyos Episode 2: The COVID-19 Situation in Tokyo

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 10m

In our second episode, we discuss the current state of COVID-19 in Tokyo, consider how Japan has managed to avoid a critical outbreak despite its proximity to China, look at the actual effect that’s been had on daily life amid the government’s

Brokyos Episode 3: Japanese Law Enforcement

Jul 10th, 2020 1h 5m

Today’s subject is Japanese law enforcement—something you may not have considered while planning your trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. Topics covered include general and cultural differences in the ways in which societies conceive of law enf

Brokyos Episode 4: Technological Paradoxes and Japanese Bureaucracy

May 31st, 2020 1h 8m

This time, we discuss technological advancement in Japan, as well as the rampant bureaucracy that prevents Japan from reaping the full benefits of its own technological developments.

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