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🎙️ The Expat Files: Global Perspectives from Japanby The Arena ProductionsWhat does the world look like when you’ve lived between cultures for decades?Hosted by Expat — a U.S.-born creator who has spent 30 years living and teaching in Japan — The Expat Files is a video and audio podcast exploring culture, identity, and global perspectives through real-life experience.From life in Japan and cross-cultural insights to education, communication, and one-on-one conversations with guests from around the world, this show focuses on how we live, learn, and connect across borders.
Expat | The Arena Productions hosts The Expat Files: Global Perspectives from Japan, a society show with 16 episodes published.
Science fiction has spent decades imagining futures shaped by artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and profound social change. Today, many of those ideas no longer feel distant. In this episode of The Expat File
Show notesWhy does Star Wars feel so different in Japan? In this episode of The Expat Files, I explore how samurai culture, Akira Kurosawa films, bushido philosophy, and Japanese storytelling traditions helped shape Star Wars into
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I share the true story of Hachikō — a dog in Japan whose loyalty became a timeless symbol around the world. From his daily routine at Shibuya Station to the heartbreaking reason he kep
Show notesRaising children in another country isn’t just about parenting—it’s about translating the world. In this episode of The Expat Files, I reflect on what it means to raise children between cultures while living in Japan. Wi
Show notesWhat does it really mean to build a life in another country? In this episode of The Expat Files, I reflect on recent discussions surrounding residency and citizenship in Japan—not from a political perspective, but from t
Show notesSports have always been a big part of my life—from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to following my favorite teams from across the world while living in Japan. But over the years, I’ve come to realize something…
Show notesAfter nearly 30 years teaching in Japan, I reflect on how early education shapes not just academic success—but lifelong habits, mindset, and personal growth. From classroom structure to reading culture, this episode expl
Show notesSpring in Japan isn’t just about cherry blossoms—it’s a cultural reset. In this episode of The Expat Files, I reflect on how spring marks a new beginning across Japan, from the start of the school year to workplace trans
Show notesWhat does it really take to build a life in another country? After living in Japan for 30 years, I reflect on residency, belonging, and whether creating a life abroad should be easy—or something that must be earned. This
Show notesAfter living in Japan for over 30 years, there are a few questions I’ve been asked over and over again… “When are you coming back?” “Don’t you miss home?” “What’s it really like living there?” In this episode of The Expa
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I share my perspective as an educator in Japan during graduation season. Reflecting on decades of experience in both the United States and Japan, I explore how different cultural appro
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I talk about what it means to be a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area sports fan while living in Japan for nearly 30 years. From old-school radio and time-zone struggles to streaming and
Show notesWhen you first move to another country, everything feels new and unfamiliar. But over time, many of the things that once surprised you slowly become normal. In this episode of The Expat Files, I reflect on my early exper
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I reflect on nearly thirty years of living and teaching in Japan and what that experience has taught me about culture, communication, and education. Teaching between cultures is about
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I share my spoiler-free review of Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser. From the perspective of a long-term expat in Japan, I explore how the film portrays the real-world concept of r
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I talk about the small cultural surprises that never fully disappear — even after more than 30 years living in Japan. From the persistence of paper bureaucracy and signature stamps to
Show notesIn this episode of The Expat Files, I explore how sports loyalties can reveal deeper cultural identity — especially in international marriages. Living in Japan for over three decades, I share how my wife and I often find
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