Abroad in Japan Should you head for Kyoto?
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Aug 21, 2025 Listen in as the hosts share humorous tales about quirky side hustles, including a teacher moonlighting at a convenience store. Discover the pros of the JJ E-SIM for travelers and laugh along with stories of navigating cultural quirks in dining. They tackle the surprising decline in Kyoto tourism, exploring the shift towards Nara as a new favorite. The charm of day trips from Tokyo is also highlighted, emphasizing unique cultural experiences and inviting audience participation for future tales.
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Teacher Moonlights At Convenience Store
- Pete tells a funny story about a teacher who worked a second job at a 7-Eleven outside school hours and got reprimanded.
- The teacher was earning extra cash legally but broke school contract clauses banning side jobs.
Coolish-Branded Hotel Gimmick
- Chris and Pete joke about Coolish-branded hotel rooms and product collaborations as quirky Japan marketing.
- They describe a Coolish room with branded windows and mini-fridge stocked with Coolish products.
Blocked By A Hostile Sake Bar Sign
- Sebastian from Melbourne recounts getting deterred by a rude handwritten sign at a Matsumoto sake bar and leaving embarrassed.
- Chris and Pete compare similar experiences of being openly discouraged from entering local bars.