SisterVibes

Send us Fan Mail For this episode, Our global culinary journey takes you through the distinctive food landscapes of Japan, Germany, and the United States. Do you know what traditional mochi is in Japan? What is German Brotzeit? What is considered American food? We guarantee you’ll learn something new! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review SisterVibes and subscribe so you won't miss our upcoming episodes and drop us a line by clicking at the top of the podcast description fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share our unique pregnancy and childbirth experiences, highlighting cultural differences in maternal care. From Japan’s focus on natural birth to the U.S.'s medical approach, our stories reveal how environment and culture shape the birthing process. Join us as we explore the surprising and fascinating ways global practices impact the journey from pregnancy to birth. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review SisterVibes and subscribe so you won't m...

Send us Fan Mail This year, we celebrated Christmas and New Year's in Japan, where the winter weather greeted us with surprisingly mild weather. Our whole family gathered at Sumie's house in Kanagawa prefecture for an unforgettable holiday weeks. In this episode, we share perspectives of our non-Japanese family members as they reflect on what captivated them the most about Japan and its custom and culture. From their admiration of the country’s highly efficient public transportation to their ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share the adventures of Kaori, Tomo, and Sumie as we tackle our first short-term jobs in Japan during the summers of our university years. Each of us steps into a completely unique role, embracing the challenges of Japanese work culture. From serving blowfish (fugu) at a high-end restaurant in Shibuya, to working as a hotel bellgirl at an international hotel in Sendai, and crafting Japanese-style pizzas in our hometown, our stories are packed with humor, u...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the interesting experience of growing up as Millennials, witnessing the shift from a tech-free childhood to a world where everything is accessible through smartphones. We'll reminisce about the days of rushing to answer house phones without caller ID, the freedom of leaving home without being reachable, and doing long hours of traveling without an electronic device. Listen in as we reflect on how life has changed, comparing our unplugged upbringing...

Send us Fan Mail How do high-tech toilets, virtual marriages, and sumo wrestlers making babies cry fit into the same conversation? In this SisterVibes episode, we explore Japan's quirky and unique culture, discussing everything from its distinct office practices to Godzilla's place in society. Tune in for more intriguing conversations. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review SisterVibes and subscribe so you won't miss our upcoming episodes and drop us a line by clicking at the top ...

Send us Fan Mail KO was born and raised in Japan until 12 years old and Tomo until 10. Sumie spent majority of childhood until mid-teenage years in the US. Though we live in different countries now, could we ever see ourselves moving back to where we used to live at this moment in our lives? Could we move our families there? We all surprise each other during this episode. Maybe you will see one of us taking that step in the future. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review SisterVibe...