Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan.
We explore the lack of public displays of affection, the emphasis on politeness and indirect communication, the contrast between kawaii and more openly “sexy” dating styles seen elsewhere, and how the structure and ending of the Japanese version differs from other international adaptations of the show.
Say hi to Priyanka: instagram.com/priyankayoshikawa
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
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0:00 Intro
1:24 Growing up Indian-Japanese in Japan
4:40 How is Japanese bullying different?
8:00 What are mixed people called in Japan and why it has a negative connotation
9:50 What made Priya go on "Love is Blind Japan"?
11:40 Can you fall in love with someone just by hearing their voice?
13:34 The first way the Japanese version of the show differs from the other shows
16:15 What the letter writing in the show says about Japanese communication
22:20 The extreme politeness on Love is Blind Japan
23:00 Why the Japanese version felt more genuine than the American version
24:00 Japanese men don't say "I love you"
26:00 The biggest difference on Love is Blind Japan for me
30:00 How Priya's style was different to the Japanese girls
37:00 One creative choice Love is Blind Japan did very differently
39:00 Why did Priya leave Japan?
42:00 One of the biggest issues with dating Japanese men
46:00 Why it's easier dating someone half Japanese
49:00 Does she revert back to her Japanese self when in Japan?
In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan.
We explore the lack of public displays of affection, the emphasis on politeness and indirect communication, the contrast between kawaii and more openly “sexy” dating styles seen elsewhere, and how the structure and ending of the Japanese version differs from other international adaptations of the show.
Say hi to Priyanka: instagram.com/priyankayoshikawa
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.
Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter
Say hi on Instagram: instagram.com/datingbeyondborders
Dating Beyond Borders channel: youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
0:00 Intro
1:24 Growing up Indian-Japanese in Japan
4:40 How is Japanese bullying different?
8:00 What are mixed people called in Japan and why it has a negative connotation
9:50 What made Priya go on "Love is Blind Japan"?
11:40 Can you fall in love with someone just by hearing their voice?
13:34 The first way the Japanese version of the show differs from the other shows
16:15 What the letter writing in the show says about Japanese communication
22:20 The extreme politeness on Love is Blind Japan
23:00 Why the Japanese version felt more genuine than the American version
24:00 Japanese men don't say "I love you"
26:00 The biggest difference on Love is Blind Japan for me
30:00 How Priya's style was different to the Japanese girls
37:00 One creative choice Love is Blind Japan did very differently
39:00 Why did Priya leave Japan?
42:00 One of the biggest issues with dating Japanese men
46:00 Why it's easier dating someone half Japanese
49:00 Does she revert back to her Japanese self when in Japan?
