The speaker discusses living in Japan, delicious foods from around the world, a disappointing experience with Home Base, a story about a Soviet watch and Soviet design, the art and irony of Banksy, disagreement with an advertisement and the concept of graffiti, and future plans and zombie stories.
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The speaker reminisces about his time living in Japan, specifically about the fresh fish markets in Tokyo and his experiences eating sushi and drinking Japanese green tea.
The speaker discusses the impact of advertising and shares insights on graffiti and the work of Banksy, exploring the idea that advertising takes up public space without asking for permission, while graffiti is often seen as illegal.
The speaker reflects on his experience working at Nova, a language school in Japan, recounting the challenges of teaching in a corporate environment and the varying teaching approaches and strategies employed.
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Japanese Green Tea and Sushi in Tokyo
The speaker reminisces about his time living in Japan, specifically about the fresh fish markets in Tokyo and his experiences eating sushi and drinking Japanese green tea.
Advertising, Graffiti, and Banksy
The speaker discusses the impact of advertising and shares insights on graffiti and the work of Banksy, exploring the idea that advertising takes up public space without asking for permission, while graffiti is often seen as illegal.
Working at Nova in Japan
The speaker reflects on his experience working at Nova, a language school in Japan, recounting the challenges of teaching in a corporate environment and the varying teaching approaches and strategies employed.
Kitchen Installation Woes
The speaker shares his frustrating experiences with a home improvement store called Home Base, in trying to get his kitchen measured and installed, highlighting the lack of assistance and communication.
Conclusion and Future Plans
The speaker concludes the episode by expressing plans for future episodes, including a game with Google Maps, a zombie story, and a possible music show with his brother. He also encourages voting in the ongoing competition and expresses gratitude for listeners' support.