Ep. 70– Hiroe Foster, OG “Kikokushijo”: So you wanna be a Japanese Interpreter?

I’m back and this time the sensei has become the student about life inside and away from Japan. Meet Hiroe, a “Kikokushijo”, or commonly in English, a returnee. Hiroe belongs to the first wave of Japanese children that relocated overseas due to orders from their parents’ companies during the 1970’s. Her story is a unique personal lens to life going back and forth to Japan. She also happens to be long time interpreter and translator in her company. This episode is for listeners curious about this profession and to those who have what it takes (or doesn’t take ) to pursue this career. She can help you bring out the real “nihongo” on these streets. For more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit: To donate and buy drinks for the guests of my podcast: IG & FB: @madeinjapanpodcast Email: japanmademepodcast@gmail.com

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Ep. 70– Hiroe Foster, OG “Kikokushijo”: So you wanna be a Japanese Interpreter? is an episode from Made in Japan-- Conversations with Meljo Catalan by Meljo Catalan.

This episode is 01:05:56 long.

This episode was published on Jun 30, 2024.

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