Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Sendai

I started with one song. And not necessarily the safest one. In this episode, I talk about what it actually looked like when I started trying to become a musical theatre performer in London. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Some interests grow slowly. And at some point, they become harder to ignore. In this episode, I talk about how musical theatre found its way into my life. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Some periods of life are… less structured than others. In this episode, I talk about my early days in Northampton, and the small routines that quietly filled the time. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Sometimes the decision itself is simple. But everything around it isn’t. In this episode, I talk about the period before leaving Japan—and what it felt like to arrive in the UK without much of a plan. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

I’ve already talked about ramen before. But somehow… here we are again. In this episode, I talk about ramen, small habits, and the slightly complicated relationship between what I like and what actually works. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

From the outside, it might look like a big decision. But from the inside, it didn’t feel that way. In this episode, I talk about stepping away from my work as an oral surgeon—and how it felt more natural than expected. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Some things you leave behind without really noticing. And sometimes, they come back in a different way. In this episode, I talk about how pro wrestling became part of my life again—this time, here in Sendai. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Small things have felt slightly different lately. In this episode, I talk through a few observations about daily life, routines, music, and the quiet ways people change over time without always noticing it immediately. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

Most days aren’t particularly memorable. But they’re not entirely empty either. In this episode, I talk about a normal day in Sendai—and the two cats who have gradually become a big part of it. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

You’d think that once you’re settled somewhere, you’d stay still. Even with a settled life in Sendai, I still find myself thinking about the next trip, the next country, the next flight. In this episode, I talk about my relationship with travel—and why the urge to go somewhere else hasn’t really gone away. — Sendai Lads: An Atypical Life in Japan

What does a “normal day” look like? In this episode, I talk about my everyday life in Sendai—work, routines, and the small things that fill the day. Somewhere along the way, ramen tends to appear more often than expected. It’s not really a guide, and there’s nothing particularly dramatic. Just a quiet look at what life feels like now, and how my idea of “normal” has changed over time. — Sendai Lad...

I was born and raised in Sendai—but I didn’t plan to come back. After spending years away, including time in the UK, I eventually found myself returning to the city I had once left behind. In this first episode of Sendai Lads, I talk about how that happened, what it feels like to come back to a familiar place as a different person, and why I’ve chosen to stay. From seeing Sendai with fresh eyes to...

A brief introduction to Sendai Lads, a podcast about life — and random things — from a slightly atypical lad in Sendai. Hosted by Moto, this show blends personal stories, cultural insights, and reflections on everyday life in Japan. Start here to get a feel for what’s to come.