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Why Japan’s High Tech Reputation is a Lie

Abroad in Japan

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Missed Opportunity, Jet Lag, and Unique Drinks in Japan

The chapter talks about a missed chance encounter with a political figure, reflections on meeting celebrities, and the speaker's recent jet lag returning from Canada to Japan. The hosts discuss the challenges of time zone differences, waking up early in Tokyo, and a listener's story about winning a small prize in Fukuoka including unique drinks like medicinal drinks and potato chips. The conversation also covers the culture of sharing cigarettes, shifts in smoking perceptions from cool to rebellious due to vaping, personal experiences with smoking and vaping, and technology advancements in Japan.

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