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In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the [...]

In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and [...]

***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous [...]

Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement [...]

In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a [...]

Sorry about the post error folks! I forgot to change the file name when cutting and pasting this weeks episode into the blog. Here is the correct link to EPISODE #30. I changed it in the original post as well. Sorry, but hey, only one screw up for 2:00 A.M. isn’t bad!

Sorry about the post error folks! I forgot to change the file name when cutting and pasting this weeks episode into the blog. Here is the correct link to EPISODE #30. I changed it in the original post as well. Sorry, but hey, only one screw up for 2:00 A.M. isn’t bad!

In Episode #29, I discuss what the average weather in Japan is like. I keep it nice and general, and go through all of the different seasons. If you’ve ever wanted to know when to visit Hokkaido, I’ll be sure to tell you. That, and you’ll be sure to figure out what my least favorite season [...]

In episode #28, I finally get down to it and talk a little bit about dating. It took me long enough to get off my butt and put this out, so please be happy with it! I wanted to wait until the wife and I could go out and reminisce about our dating days, but with [...]

In Episode #27, I do a little bit of podcast housekeeping. My email has piled up once again after taking almost 2 weeks off. Other than that, I give a brief interpretation of the results of the Podtrac Survey. Lots of interesting stuff learned…. The show is too long, I ramble too much, and my wife [...]

In Episode #26, I discuss the current way that Japanese receive their healthcare. I discuss many different parts of the Japanese National Healthcare System from normal checkups to ambulance services, to normal inpatient hospital stays. If you’re new to Japan, you need to know some of this info if planning on staying a while. Promos this week came [...]

In episode #25, I answer all of the email that has piled up after not doing a show for almost 2 weeks. Almost all emails I received are answered. This show is not one for those in a hurry to learn. This is the longest episode yet! I apologize for those who have limited storage [...]

In episode #24, I welcome my good friend Drew to the basement studio. We discuss schooling for the typical Japanese kid, and our perceptions of what they go through. We also discuss mannerisms, and how people here in Japan are polite, but not in the way we think of it as gaijins. Many many things are [...]

In Episode #23, I discuss how the typical Japanese person goes the mile to become a relaxed, melted blob of human flesh. We talk about all kinds of relaxation techniques from what the typical person does every day, to how they plan their trips to include a relaxing getaway. We also find a way to burn $3,000 [...]