The Japan for Beginners Podcast

Sam

The show that helps you be a better visitor to Japan! With tips on how to behave, cultural insights and scavenger hunt challenges, Japan for Beginners is your first step to ticking off your itinerary without ticking off the locals.

  1. 11/05/2019

    Sitting down to eat

    From casual noodle bars to Japanese-style pubs, to fancy kaiseki multi-course dinners, Japan has a vast array of dining options. What should you expect when you sit down to eat? In our final episode for the season, Japan for Beginners looks at some basic things you might encounter when you're at the table ready to chow down.   Mystery sound: 00:05 Intro: 00:45 Tip #1: 01:03 Tip #2: 02:47 Tip #3: 04:40 Tip #4: 05:49 Tip #5: 06:46 Tip #6: 07:28 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 09:46   This week's sound: 10:08   Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    12 min

  2. 10/29/2019

    Eating and drinking in public

    It's hard to find a bad meal in Japan. Convenience stores and shops on the street offer a bevvy of delicious snacks, drinks and full meals. But how is eating and drinking in public perceived in Japan? Just because you can, does it mean you should? Find out more in this week's episode.   Intro: 01:26 Tip #1: 02:34 Tip #2: 02:57 Tip #3: 03:24 Tip #4: 05:10 Tip #5: 06:08 Long distance trains: 06:37 Walking and eating: 06:59 Alcohol in public: 07:43 Convenience store eating: 09:58 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 10:14   Links Episode 3: Rubbish Kamakura, Japan, asks tourists not to eat while walking   Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    12 min

  3. 10/24/2019 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Tip: Don't cross Ozzie style

    It's another bonus episode! So far, my tips have been to help you not tick off the locals. In this episode, I thought I'd better include one that will help you not get run over by the locals.

    3 min

  4. 10/22/2019

    Money

    "Surely I can use my credit card and handover my cash like anywhere else, right?" You wouldn't be wrong to assume that, but a cash-based society like Japan has certain rituals and customs that come with the territory. Get a bit more insight into how things work when it comes to money in Japan.   Bad behaviour alert: 00:43 Intro: 02:24 Tip #1: 04:27  Tip #2: 07:18 Tip #3: 08:09 Tip #4: 10:18 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 11:13  This week's sound: 11:48    Links Uruguayan rugby players damage Kumamoto nightclub Japan launches cashback reward to offset tax rise Consumer Tourist Hotline Bonus Tip #2   Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    13 min

  5. 10/15/2019

    Movement: Part 2

    This episode is part two on Movement -- that is, how to get from A to B in Japan without adding to the chaos. Check out this week's three tips.   Intro: 00:22 Tip #1: 00:49 Tip #2: 01:39 Tip #3: 04:56 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 05:54 This week's sound: 06:57   Links Escalator manners    Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    8 min

  6. 10/10/2019 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Tip: But I didn't order this!

    It's a bonus episode! Japan is full of different genres of restaurants and bars, including the Japanese pub or izakaya. My friend Saya has an important public service announcement for all izakaya first-timers. Links Amuse bouche  Consumer Tourist Hotline Updated Show & Share Cards   Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    7 min

  7. 10/08/2019

    Movement: Part 1

    How do you move from A to B without adding to the chaos? There are certainly written rules, but a lot of them are unwritten. Your host, Sam is here to give you some tips on movement.   Intro: 00:39 Tip #1: 01:28 For more info on space, check out episode 2: 03:35 Tip #2: 05:05 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 07:57  This week's sound: 08:39     Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    10 min

  8. 10/01/2019

    Umbrellas

    Should I bring an umbrella to Japan? What are some things to consider when using umbrellas in Japan? Tell me about used umbrella condoms already! Find out more about umbrellas and umbrella etiquette in this week's episode. Intro: 00:34 The umbrella/kasa Chinese character: 00:45 Typhoon 01:08  Umbrella Fun Fact #1: 01:43 Umbrella Fun Fact #2: 02:43 Tip #1: 03:58 Used Umbrella Condoms: 05:10 Tip #2: 09:09 Tip #3: 09:58 Parasols & Sunbrellas: 11:21  Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 12:42    Links Episode 3: Rubbish Bonus Episode 1 Umbrellas and Diversity Japan for Beginners Blog A Tokyo Umbrella Sharing Service   Follow Twitter: @jpforbeginners Web: japanforbeginners.libsyn.com

    14 min
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The show that helps you be a better visitor to Japan! With tips on how to behave, cultural insights and scavenger hunt challenges, Japan for Beginners is your first step to ticking off your itinerary without ticking off the locals.

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