Show notes
Reality tv is a thing pretty much everywhere, but what makes Japan’s tv shows, particularly dating ones, unique? The 5 shows we focus on in this episode:Rea(l) LoveBadly in LoveLove VillageThe BoyfriendLove TransitAny other recommendations? Let us know!Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowWords mentioned/useful words:競馬 (keiba) - horse racing傷 (kizu) - scar, damage, stainお尻 (oshiri) - butt詐欺 (sagi) - fraudノンコンプライアンス non compliance 寝取られ (netorare) - cuckold 寝取り (netori) - stealing someone else’s loverヤンキー (yanki) - troubemaker, delinquent 転校生 (tenkousei) - transfer studentぶりっ子 (burikko) - pick me, someone who acts cutesy 古民家 (kominka) - farmhouse in the countryside容積 (youseki) - capacity, volume意外 (igai) - surprising, not what you’d expect騙す (damasu) - to trick or deceive someone明るい (akarui) - bright, cheerful日系 (Nikkei) - Japanese emigrants and their descendants - of Japanese lineageホカンス (hocance) - staycationやっぱり (yappari) - actually, on second thought内容 (naiyo) - contents 乗る (noru) - to ride (a car, bike, etc)Time stamps00:00 hello/life updates07:34 how reality tv in Japan works12:53 Rea(l) Love33:32 Badly in Love42:38 Love Village57:12 The Boyfriend 1:08:27 Love Transit1:13:41 honorable mention: Terrace House1:16:11 final thoughts + Offline Love