Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.

A podcast that explains Japan’s business, culture, economy, and foreign-resident experience through real stories and in-depth conversations.Real Gaijin explores the real Japan — the people, places, and ideas shaping the future of the country. From Kyushu to Tokyo, we dive deep into Japan’s economy, work culture, entrepreneurship, immigration, tourism, and the lived experience of foreign residents who call Japan home.Hosted by Mark Kennedy, Real Gaijin blends reporting, storytelling, and candid conversations with founders, innovators, creators, and community leaders who see Japan with clear eyes. No clichés. No anime filter. Just honest stories and informed perspectives on how Japan is changing — and what comes next.What we cover:Life and work as a foreign resident in JapanJapan’s business culture and entrepreneurial ecosystemRegional revitalization, demographic change, and local communitiesInbound tourism, immigration, and policy shiftsEconomic and cultural trends reshaping modern JapanDeep dives into Kyushu, Fukuoka, Tokyo, and other regionsWhether you live in Japan, dream of moving here, invest in Japanese markets, or are fascinated by the country’s complexities, Real Gaijin offers insights you won’t find anywhere else.Keywords (English):Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese business, Japan economy, Japan work culture, entrepreneurship Japan, foreigners in Japan, expat Japan, living in Japan, immigration Japan, regional revitalization, Kyushu, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan startups, Japan travel, Japanese society.日本語キーワード（検索向け）:日本、日本文化、日本社会、日本経済、日本の働き方、外人、外国人、在日外国人、移住、地方創生、地方移住、九州、福岡、東京、大阪、観光、起業、スタートアップ、地域活性化。

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