So Japanese
Welcome to So Japanese! Have you ever thought about visiting or living in Japan? Do you love Japanese culture? Then this podcast is for you! Join us, Ryusuke and Matt as we share our experiences and knowledge from a Japanese and foreign perspective. We introduce customs, culture, quirky facts, etiquette and language tips.
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Kenson: Japan’s Favorite Way to Say ‘I Suck’ (Even When You Don’t)
In this episode, we dive into Kenson (謙遜) — the Japanese art of humility. But what does it really mean to be humble in Japan? Is Kenson just being modest… or is it actually a kind of self-deprecation?
In this episode, we explore:
- What the heck is Kenson, really?
- Is being humble in Japan just... polite self-hate?
- Where did this whole mindset come from?
- Can being too humble mess with your brain?
- Why are Japanese artisans so damn good at pretending they’re not that good?
- Ryusuke spills some real talk from his days in the world of shokunin
- Plus: a gem of a story from Katsura Sunshine, the Canadian dude doing traditional Japanese rakugo — and absolutely nailing it
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