Psychologist talks mental health issues faced by foreigners in Japan
Meet Mira, a Serbian psychologist practicing in Japan, treating foreign residents and travelled Japanese patients. She sits down to talk with us about mental health in Japan, and her work with traditional and RTT therapy.--0:00 Intro0:54 Meet Mira 1:08 What brings you to Japan 1:30 Were you interested in Japan before coming 3:38 Expectations of Japan 4:20 Psychology in Japan vs Overseas 6:24 Studying in Japan 8:21 Noticing differences in how research is understood in Japan 10:34 Pursuing a PhD in Japan and goal afterwards 12:42 Mental health in Japan vs the West – what stood out? 14:25 Mental health stigma in Japan and the role of collectivism 17:00 How did you establish yourself in Japan? 20:17 What is Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)? 25:17 How common is hypnosis in Japan? 25:49 Bringing RTT to Japan: licensing and legal requirements 28:12 Common mental health challenges among foreigners in Japan 31:53 What does it mean to process unresolved issues? 33:36 How do you define depression? 35:38 Distinguishing clinical depression from everyday lows 38:13 Do language and cultural concepts affect therapy? 41:14 Does therapy change across cultures and languages? 43:15 How fast does Rapid Transformational Therapy work? 45:18 How does online hypnosis work? 47:50 Can it put you to sleep at night as well? 48:30 What are you teaching now? 49:11 Improving how therapy is taught in Japan 49:54 What cultural topics do students compare most? 52:53 Where do you keep your focus as a therapist? 54:46 Shifting attitudes toward mental health in Japan 59:32 Is tech making mental health worse? Can therapy keep up? 1:02:25 Long-term vision for therapy and mental health in Japan--Follow Mira:https://mirasimicyamashita.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr.mira.simic.yamashita/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-simic-yamashita-phd-b322331a9/https://www.facebook.com/MindYourHead.mmhttps://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCaUHiChi49OUbXKCk0kVddgFollow us on our social media:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158416https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Reporting on the dark side of Japanese society, with CNN Asia correspondent Hanako Montgomery
On today's episode we sit down with CNN international correspondent, Hanako Montgomery, who covers breaking news and fascinating stories in Japan & other regions of Asia. We discuss what it's like reporting on breaking news, the importance of proper journalism on society, and the intricacies that go behind covering controversial stories. Hanako has worked for not only CNN but also companies like Vice and NHK, and today she share's her insights and advice for those interested in pursuing journalism both in Japan, and all over the globe.Follow Hanako & check out her work:https://www.instagram.com/hanacocoaahttps://edition.cnn.com/profiles/hanako-montgomeryhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hanakomontgomeryhttps://x.com/HanakoMontgome1Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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NieR Automata singer J'Nique Nicole on performing video game music in Japan
Today we talk to J'Nique Nicole, singer-songwriter who you may have heard from games like NieR: Automata, Final Fantasy, or Street Fighter. J'Nique tells us about her journey in Japan in the music industry, advice for those looking to pursue a career as a singer, and how NieR completely changed the trajectory of her career.Follow J'Nique Nicole:https://www.jniquenicole.com/https://www.instagram.com/jniquenicolehttps://www.youtube.com/jniquenicolehttps://www.facebook.com/jniquenicolehttps://x.com/jniquenicolehttps://www.tiktok.com/@jniquenicoleofficialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/j%E2%80%99nique-johnson-58b185282/Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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How this theater instructor is saving Japan's struggling theater scene
On this episode we talk with Larisa, a stage manager that founded and is director of International Stage Academy. She talks about what it's like teaching performing arts in Japan and the ways in which theater education can be improved in Japan's theater scene to help students find success. We discuss what it takes to make it to Broadway, the differences in theater education in Japan vs the West, the reasons why Japan's theater scene is struggling to grow, and how to solve these issues and more.Learn more about International Stage Academy:https://www.facebook.com/larisa.amaya.baron/https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisaamayabaron/https://www.facebook.com/stageacademy.japanhttps://www.instagram.com/stage_japan/www.stagejapan.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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What life is like for immigrants working in Japan's growing retirement homes
Follow Eillen:https://www.tiktok.com/@Eillen78Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists.
Tune in every week for an authentic, inspiring conversation with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country.
Host: Tobias Bieker
Production: A. Magdych
Editing: L. Nicholas, J. Sketchley
Social: J. Sketchley
Design: M. Koga
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