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John Lee Diller
Journalist and podcaster exploring Japan's culture and society
John Lee Diller is a journalist and podcaster who has been living in Japan for over a decade. He has written for various publications and has a strong following on social media. He is known for his in-depth reporting on Japan's culture, society, and politics.
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Why Smart People Struggle Learning ChineseMandarin BlueprintApr 5, 202611:19GuestGuiding Democracy: A Brother's First Vote in TaiwanFluent Fiction - Mandarin ChineseJan 17, 202612:12HostThe economist behind Japan's sudden commitment to "womenomics"Unpacking JapanJan 6, 202657:58HostEp. 26: Chris Horton on Taiwan’s History and PresentChina Books PodcastNov 4, 202543:33HostEp. 25: Timothy Thurston on Tibetan SatireChina Books PodcastOct 7, 202534:55HostEp. 23: Mark Kitto on Shanghai in the 2000sChina Books PodcastAug 5, 202530:22HostEp. 22: Michael Luo on the Chinese-American StoryChina Books PodcastJul 1, 202537:25HostEp. 21: Jenna Tang on Taiwan’s MeToo MovementChina Books PodcastJun 3, 202530:11HostEp. 20: Linda Jaivin on the Cultural RevolutionChina Books PodcastMay 6, 202542:01HostAn honest conversation about animal rights in Japan, with a Kobe zoo veterinarianUnpacking JapanJan 24, 20251:21:34HostDogen's secret to Japanese fluencyUnpacking JapanJan 17, 20251:40:49HostGermans in Japan: the value of immigrant stories ft. MrNipponUnpacking JapanDec 20, 20241:01:11HostHow has Japan been recovering since Fukushima?Unpacking JapanDec 16, 202448:11HostThe biggest challenges for westerners in JapanUnpacking JapanSep 27, 20241:22:46HostHow this entrepreneur is creating a brand for Mongolia in JapanUnpacking JapanSep 20, 202445:07HostThe challenges of running a halal restaurant in JapanUnpacking JapanAug 30, 202451:40HostWhat life is like in Japan's traditional sake brewing industryUnpacking JapanAug 2, 20241:17:11HostWhy 80% of Swiss startups survive their first 5 years in JapanUnpacking JapanJul 26, 20241:13:12HostThe challenges of bringing anti-Asian-flush medication to JapanUnpacking JapanMay 31, 20241:23:01HostKaiseki explained: the traditional Japanese multi-course mealUnpacking JapanApr 5, 20241:03:03Host