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In this special episode, Sid is here to join us! As another member of the Asakadai SQWAD, Sid's here to share with us his story studying at Rikkyo, and all of the usual Asakadai shenanigans that occurs. Enjoy!Timestamps[00:00:00] Lock your doors people![00:03:44] Introducing: Sid[00:05:46] Sid's Yokai of the week[00:08:53] Superstitions exist to instil behaviors for control[00:14:52] Sid's journey to Rikkyo[00:19:01] Certificate of Eligibility problems[00:27:19] The first week of signing pape...

In this episode, we talk about happy memories! What makes us happy? How did it evolve over time? Norm and Holly take a tip down memory lane as we look back at our happiest memories growing up, and how it eventually evolved into gratitude over time. Also, we talk about what an e-boy Yokai would look like...so look forward to that chemical romance!Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro[00:00:12] Football and getting our first names[00:05:11] J-Dramas and dumb memories at the dorm[00:10:48] Welcome to the s...

In this episode, we dive into the wonderful world of love hotels! Exploring the concept of sex in Japan, the convenience of these buildings and all the crazy themes that exist there, Norm and Holly go design their own while navigating around this wonderfully uncomfortable topic. Enjoy!Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro, Priming for Lust[00:02:36] Dealing with religious family members[00:05:53] Introducing the show and Happy Thanksgiving![00:10:26] Celebrating Thanksgiving as an excuse for gratitude[0...

In this episode, we talk about crimes: what compels us to break rules and face potential punishment. After the Joker event that happened during Halloween in Tokyo, both hosts talk about compulsions, rationales and more, in societies that may ultimately fail to support those in need.Timestamps[00:00:00] Life before masks[00:01:33] Introducing crime[00:03:29] Yokai of the Week (Content warning!)[00:13:07] Spinoff show on Yokai hunting?[00:17:35] Learning about restraint from Yokai[00:22:21] Doi...

In this episode, we talk about anime! But not just the Narutos, One Pieces, and Bleaches: we talked about the childhood anime that we grew up with, our relationship with anime fans (aka. weaboos), and the real implications of what each of the genres represent. This isn't a discussion for everyone unless you're a fan of cultural implications and anthropology too, but enjoy nonetheless!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:06 Daylight Savings and a crazy Deepavali drinking night07:07 Yokai of the Week22:50 C...

Happy Halloween! In this week's episode we're exploring the wonderful world of trick-or-treating and how that's played out in Japan as well as our home countries!Timestamps00:00 Intro1:33 Exploring our old halloween costumes5:15 The beautiful Yokai of the Week12:40 Would ghosts survive well in modern Japan?20:25 Our earliest memories of Halloween32:19 How did Halloween arrive in Japan?36:42 The real Horror season happens in Summer41:49 The colourful riot of Shibuya Halloween48:04 Japanese Mad...