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The Hafu It

The Hafu It

Kiyoko + Sakura

The Hafu It is an independently produced podcast, hosted by Kiyoko Sugimoto (she/her) and Sakura Yoshida (she/her). It is a weekly series where the women discuss different topics in an unscripted manner. Topics range from the Japanese Canadian experience to what’s Hapa-ning in current affairs and pop culture, all through the lens of two hafu millennials.
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The Hafu It - Ep. 16 - AniBAE

Ep. 16 - AniBAE

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04/07/21 • 56 min

*The content of this episode may contain explicit content. Listener's ears have been advised*
This week, we're talking about our AniBAE's! Our Anime crushes. The ones you'd NEVER have admitted to your friends growing up - how would they understand? Well, hide no more! Your hafu gals are here with all the support you need. Join us for our first ever ~steamy~ episode of the Hafu It.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 9 - Origami

Ep. 9 - Origami

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02/17/21 • 52 min

When we say paper crane, you say......?? This week we're talking about origami! The art of paper folding has been around for a long time! Religion, ceremonies, and even protection have been some of the uses of origami in the thousand some-what years since its invention. Tune in to hear about origami book nooks, origami blown glass, and how a string of paper cranes can bring a family together.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 7 - White, too
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02/03/21 • 52 min

Who said you had to choose 1 side of the same coin? This week, we're talking about white ancestry. You've heard us talk about our mixed heritage, but this week we go into more details about our experience with our "other half" and discuss why we speak more often about our Japanese ethnicity.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 3 - Anime

Ep. 3 - Anime

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01/06/21 • 42 min

It's a new year! This week the womxn are talking about anime! Tune in to hear a bit about some shows we guarantee you'll know, and an introspect by Sakura on the feminine presenting masculine characters in anime and their importance to expressionism in Japanese culture in the media.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 25 - Shitsureishimasu!
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05/30/22 • 67 min

久しぶり!
Hold onto your wigs! We're back with another episode. Your favourite hafu's are back, recording on opposite sides of the pacific. Tune in for Japan updates, Sakura's current plans, and the future of this podcast! It's a real mess, but we're glad to sit down with you again.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 19 - Kintsugi
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04/28/21 • 44 min

Golden veins, weaving their way across old, inherited, or even antique and highly valuable ceramics, Kintsugi serves a long-standing history with the Japanese value of preservation. This week, we're talking about the importance of respecting your possessions! Let's get into it.
Make sure you tune in next week for our first episode in a 4-part series as part of the ExplorASIAN festival 2021 in celebration of Asian History month!

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The Hafu It - Ep. 18 - Maid Culture
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04/21/21 • 50 min

This week, Sakura is taking on the form of an unearthly voice while we discuss maid culture! Join us on this spectral discussion spanning from historical maikos to where maids stand today in Japanese culture and all of the fetishizing that comes with that.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 17 - Manga

Ep. 17 - Manga

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04/14/21 • 50 min

M-ah-nga or M-á-nga? Tune in this week to hear our thoughts, as well as our nostalgic list of old faves from our earliest manga readings! It's not just a phase after all, ma!
Content Warning: This episode contains some mention of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and sex. Please proceed with caution.

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The Hafu It - Ep. 8 - Ramen

Ep. 8 - Ramen

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02/10/21 • 50 min

Did your Oba-san call Ichiban just "Sapporo" and confuse your understanding of what ramen really was growing up too? Brilliant. This week we're talking about ramen! Tune in to hear about some differences between ramen in Vancouver vs. ramen in Japan! And some insider tips on long line-ups at food establishments..

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The Hafu It - Ep. 24 - Appudēto
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08/11/21 • 54 min

It's been a while!
We wanted to pop in for a short catch-up to update you all on what's been going on with us, where we're going, and what that means for season 2 of the Hafu It! Tune in to kiki with your favourite Hafu's!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Hafu It have?

The Hafu It currently has 27 episodes available.

What topics does The Hafu It cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Canadian.

What is the most popular episode on The Hafu It?

The episode title 'Ep. 26 - Mixed Skincare' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Hafu It?

The average episode length on The Hafu It is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Hafu It released?

Episodes of The Hafu It are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Hafu It?

The first episode of The Hafu It was released on Dec 15, 2020.

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