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Podcast · By Nomadic Gaijin · English · JP · Official site

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Sep 5, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    10 Years on Twitch, 3D Art, Pokémon & Japan! – The Story of Vulpsie | Part 2 (opens the original)

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    The story continues! In Part 2 of our conversation with Vulpsie , we dive deeper into her life as a professional 3D artist, sculptor, and longtime Twitch streamer. We talk about the realities of turning art into a career, 3D modeling, Pokémon, gaming, streaming for more than a decade, and her connection to both Japan and the United States. Along the way, we share stories from years of streaming, traveling, creating, and experiencing Japan together. If you missed Part 1 , start there to hear how

  2. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    10 Years on Twitch, 3D Art, Pokémon & Japan: The Story of Vulpsie | Part 1 (opens the original)

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    What does it take to turn a love of art into a career spanning traditional sculpting, Twitch, 3D modeling, and even officially licensed Pokémon figures? In this episode of the Nomadic Japan Podcast , I’m joined by my longtime friend Vulpsie , a 3D artist and veteran Twitch streamer whose life and creative career have taken her between Japan and the United States. In Part 1, we go back to how Vulpsie discovered sculpting almost by accident in art school, spent years working with traditional clay,

  3. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    🇯🇵 Why Okinawa Feels Nothing Like the Rest of Japan | The Nomadic Japan Podcast (opens the original)

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    Okinawa is unlike anywhere else in Japan. In this episode of The Nomadic Japan Podcast, Luke and Zev dive into what makes Japan’s tropical southern islands so unique, from their Ryukyuan history and years under American rule to the food, music, people, beaches, and culture that still set Okinawa apart today. Zev shares stories from his recent trip through Naha and Ishigaki, while Luke looks back on his own experiences visiting Okinawa over the years. Along the way, we talk Shuri Castle, Okinawan

  4. Episode · Jul 25, 2026

    Chiba Prefecture Episode: Beyond Narita...Surfing, Monorails & Hidden Gems in Chiba Prefecture (opens the original)

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    Most travelers pass right through Chiba Prefecture on their way from Narita Airport to central Tokyo—but they’re missing out on one of Japan’s most fascinating regions! In this episode of the Nomadic Japan Podcast , we explore the incredible diversity of Chiba. We break down engineering feats like the floating Umihotaru service area and the suspended Chiba Urban Monorail, check out suburban powerhouses like Kashiwa and Makuhari, hit the coastal surf towns along Kujukuri Beach, and visit unique a

  5. Episode · Jul 10, 2026

    Ehime Prefecture Episode (opens the original)

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    Ehime is one of Japan's least visited prefectures, but it might also be one of its most rewarding. This week we talk about the Shimanami Kaido, Matsuyama, Imabari, famous local foods, beautiful scenery, funny travel stories, and why Shikoku deserves far more attention than it gets. Plus, as always, plenty of unexpected Japan trivia and tangents along the way.

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