16 episodes
Our Japan Our Japan
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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Entertainer, Artist and Translator Roza Akino, and Author/Illustrator Kiyoshi Parker bring you the latest news and opinions about the the land of the rising sun. With over 20 years experience with the country and its people between the two of them, please join them to hear everything from tips on traveling through it, to their unique experiences had while living there. From toilets and tea ceremonies, from cuisine to Anime, there isn't a Japanese topic we won't cover. Our Japan Podcast is your hub for everything Japanese.
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14. ADVENTURES IN JAPANESE DATING - Interview With A Japanese Woman: Sachiko Arae
Today Roza is off once more, so we have another special guest. This is an interview from my semi-defunct Youtube channel I posted a while back. Her name is Sachiko Arae, a very good friend of mine. We talk about her dating experience and dating preferences.
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MZfqKHNHs
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13. Interview with a Japanophile - Charles Montgomery
Today Roza is off again, so we have a special guest. His name is Charles Montgomery and he’s been a friend of mine for years who's been living and working in Japan for almost as long as I’ve known him. He explains when and where he got the interest in Japan, and what it’s like living as a foreigner in Japan. We also talk about the Japanese comedy team we formed together.
Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast.
FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast
SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aF79ouhw87Y
Tokage Paradise Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBOjKIQx_jwNlk390jlXYQ/videos
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12. Japanese Monkeys Attack! JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: SARU (猿・さる) = Monkey
Today is Kiyoshi’s first solo episode. Roza is a working professional, Kiyoshi less so, so he’s taking on an episode all by his lonesome. Today he discusses the Japanese news of the week including the Japanese monkey attack, an exploitative swordsmith, and an anti-ramen splash shirt. He also does an offensive stereotypical New York accent.
Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast.
FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast
SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA
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11. Romance and Dating in Japan - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: れんあいかんけい (恋愛関係) = Love Relationship
Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk about dating and romance in Japan and our experience dating Japanese people. We talk a lot about our dating history, mainly Kiyoshi's.
JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: Renai Kankei (恋愛関係) = Love Relationship
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10. The Japanese Healthcare System - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: けんこうほけん (健康保険)
Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk about the Healthcare system in Japan. We talk tonsils, car accidents, a thing called the Kuwazu Imo, shoulder pain, and general Japanese healthcare goodness and why it’s better in Japan than in America. In short, if you get pregnant do it in Japan, not in America.
JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: KENKOU HOKEN (健康保険/けんこうほけん) = Healthcare
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA
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9. What Foods Japan Gets Right and Wrong: PART 2 - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: ごはん
Today Roza and Kiyoshi tackle Japanese food, specifically which foods they get right and which foods they get wrong. They talk about Indian Food and its abundance in Tokyo, as well as cheese, which isn't, um, in abundance, and pastries, which are impeccable.
JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: GOHAN (ご飯/ごはん) = FOOD
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA
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