The Salty Gaijin
The Salty Gaijin Podcast shares the lifestyle of a Christian missionary who seeks to meaningfully engage with Japanese culture and the greater global cultural moment. The host, Brittany, discusses various topics (from anime to Japanese culture to the American church) as mini "culture studies" through a Christian perspective.
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
The Salty Gaijin
Latest Episodes
2024 Reflections: The Year of God's Provision
Happy 2025, everybody! In this special New Year’s episode, Brittany gives a little life update while reflecting on the past year. 2024 was a year of change, full of challenges and blessings. But more than that, it was a year of God’...
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Episode 14
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39:13
Overwork is Overrated: Work Culture in Japan, the U.S., and Ministry
In this episode, Brittany addresses the issue of overwork in Japan, the U.S., and ministry. While some of the statistics may seem a bit distressing on the surface, there’s also hope for work. As always, Brittany looks at how the Bible talks abo...
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Episode 13
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58:16
"Demon Slayer," Season 3: Femininity, Disability, Trauma, and Jesus-Archetype 2.0
We're back with my friend Rei to discuss Demon Slayer (again)! The most recent season was jam-packed, full of new characters and new troubles. But we were most surprised by the discussions that season 3 stirred up. Rei and Brit...
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Episode 12
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1:37:46
Crazy Summer and The Importance of Sabbath Rest
In this episode, Brittany shares a little bit about what’s going on in her life this summer. Her church has been hosting two college interns, and extreme heat has overtaken the Kansai area. Plus, after 3.5 years, Brittany finally caught COVID-1...
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Episode 11
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32:36
AI Generators and the Relationship Between Creation and Creator
In this episode, Brittany discusses the recent boom in AI generators. She shares her perspective on the pros and cons of AI generators from the perspective of a writer and content creator, walks through some of the legal and ethical questions s...
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Episode 10
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49:48
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