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Oct 29, 2023 • 31min

The Foreign Youtuber Riding Japan’s Trains Without Paying

The podcast discusses the consequences of a foreign YouTuber engaging in illegal activities in Japan, the debate on taxing foreign tourists, and the risk of encephalitis in Japan.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 20min

Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status

Discussion on modern slavery and the Floodlight podcast, Japanese kindness towards foreigners, fall in popularity of the Unification Church in Japan, Christmas traditions in Japan, and giving sake and onion soup as gifts.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 29min

Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!

Podcast discusses the decline of public baths in Tokyo, frustrations with inflated prices of Wagyu beef outside Japan, booking mishaps and hotel myths, differences between public bath houses and hot springs in Japan, finding activities in Tokyo despite language barriers, and searching for retro video games in Osaka.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 30min

Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the societal reaction to a man licking a soy sauce bottle at a sushi restaurant compared to his other serious offenses. They also talk about a sushi company's unique PR response to the incident, the challenges of celebrating Halloween in Japan, and the importance of food while going out drinking. Additionally, they mention the impact of YouTube's language censorship on their content and give podcast recommendations.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 34min

The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!

Topics include nostalgia for the 90s, David Beckham's portrayal in a documentary, lost in translation experiences in Tokyo, security issues for celebrities, being a guide for friends and family in Japan, and train classes and amenities on a journey from Sendai to Tokyo.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 34min

Why this Japanese Bar BANNED Foreigners, Illegally!

The podcast discusses the speaker's canyoning adventures and injuries in Japan. They also talk about strange incidents and unusual touches in the country and share their experiences of discrimination in Japanese restaurants. Additionally, they discuss vaping rules in Tokyo, the stigma around cannabis, and compare cities in Japan and the UK.
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Oct 8, 2023 • 30min

The Dark Side of Japan’s Entertainment Industry Exposed

Discusses the dark side of Japan's entertainment industry, abuse victims, and frustrations. Explores the fascination with 80s American culture in Japan. Also includes segments on importing a Toyota Century and traveling in Japan.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 43min

Toxic Foreign Streamer Finally Arrested in Japan after 6 Months

The podcast discusses various topics including movie comparisons, experiences with allergies and jet lag in Japan, funny performance surprises, unhealthy lunch choices, exploring a unique bar in Shibuya, and the negative perception of foreigners in Japan due to a problematic streamer.
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Oct 1, 2023 • 22min

The best airline for your Japan trip, revealed!

This podcast discusses topics such as flight entertainment options, funny stories from previous flights, a campaign by Family-Chicky to celebrate selling 2 billion meals, their desire to visit a chicken factory, their thoughts on a Japanese textbook and a new language learning app, and their experiences driving in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 28min

Is Japanese TV *really* that bad?

Still ridiculously jet-lagged, Pete joins the soon-to-be-ridiculously jet-lagged Chris Broad for more Japan chat! AbroadInJapanPodcast@Gmail.com for all your messages and sleep tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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