This week's guest is standup comedian, Yumi Nagashima. She is sweet and hilarious at the same time. We discuss her origin story, Japanese comedy, racism and sexism in comedy industry and more.Follow Yumi on Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe t

Ep.11 Community and art with Yurie Hoyoyon

Sep 7th, 2020 48m 8s

This week, Yukari is chatting with illustrator, voice artist and community MC, Yurie Hoyoyon.We discuss Vancouver's Japanese community and the impact of Covid-19, her multi-faceted (Tasai) work and her passion on putting on community events.

Ep. 10 Japanese Masculinity and Creative living with Tetsuro Shigematsu

Aug 15th, 2020 1h 1m

Today's guest is theatre artist and playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu. Tetsuro and Yukari discuss Japanese masculinity, book recommendations, should artist have a day job? and Japanese mental tendency not to take up space. Follow Tetsuro on Twitte

Ep. 9 Belonging in Two Cultures with Mayumi Yoshida

Jul 23rd, 2020 57m 19s

This week's guest is Mayumi Yoshida, Vancouver based actor, writer and director.She is perhaps most well known for her role as the Crown Princess of Japan in the Man in the High Castle.Mayumi and I talk about belonging and understanding two d

Ep.8 Representation matters with Shizuka Kai

Jul 13th, 2020 51m 21s

Today's guest is Shizuka Kai, Vancouver based theatre artist. Shizuka and I discuss Japanese society, Identity, and representation. Follow Shizuka on Instagram.Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram.--- Send in a voice message: https://p

Ep. 7 Three Cups Full with Hiro Kanagawa

Jun 28th, 2020 58m 16s

Today's guest is actor and playwright Hiro Kanagawa. Listen Yukari and Hiro discuss his Japanese identity, Japanese as "Model Minority" and what we can do for equality. Follow Hiro on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramFollow Yukari on Twitter a

Ep. 6 Wabi-Sabi with Sachie Mikawa

Jun 14th, 2020 49m 8s

This week's guest is Yukari's fantastic friend Sachie Mikawa. Listen to their intimate conversation on life and arts.Follow Egg here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2023412467903500/Follow Yukari on Instagram Follow Yukari on Twitter @Yuka

Ep. 5 Stepping into the light with Christy Smith

Jun 1st, 2020 26m 26s

My first episode with a guest! Our first guest is Christy Smith. Yukari and Christy talk about her new coaching experience, quarantine favourite, and things we are scared of.Send your suggestions on who I should be interviewing to yukari@yuk

Ep. 4 Hello Again

Mar 24th, 2020 7m 23s

I’m re-starting this podcast in the midst of this uncertain time to connect with you. Tweet at @yukariP with your comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingbrave/message

Ep. 3 In The Arena

Sep 30th, 2019 9m 19s

I’m not interested in perfect batting average. I’m more interested in seeing you in the arena or batter’s box. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingbrave/message

Ep. 2 The Story I'm Making Up

Aug 30th, 2019 7m 8s

What is the story you're making up in your head?? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingbrave/message

Ep.1 Do your thing

Aug 16th, 2019 4m 45s

Welcome to the first episode (on Anchor) of Living Brave Podcast where I am talking about doing your thing and congratulating Alie Ward for 100 episodes of Ologies. Check out Ologies: https://www.alieward.com/ologies

Ep 7: Bloodline and Asian doctor

Apr 13th, 2018 26m 37s

In thid epusode, Sofa King and Maple discuss Bloodline, Asian doctors in Hollywood, CBC podcast recommendation and more

Ep 5 : Murdering a Podcast

Apr 8th, 2018 29m 54s

Sofa King and Maple discuss cultural representation on movies "Isle of Dogs", "Ghost in a shell", "Outsider", "Last Samurai", and "Lost in Translation".