Abroad in Japan

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their upcoming trip to Japan, including funny stories and the practice of covering tattoos at hot springs. They debate the practicality of a large backpack and discuss the convenience of storing suitcases in Japan. They also talk about the installation of sleep pods in a Tokyo cafe and try out a standing coffee nap pod. The speakers share insights on different regions of Japan known for their beef and give recommendations for visiting. They also discuss common Japanese phrases and provide advice for visiting during Silver Week in Japan.

The hosts discuss their experiences in Japan, struggles with pronunciation, meeting an influencer, celebrity encounters and missed opportunities, controversy surrounding the release of radioactive water from Fukushima, and casual conversation about skiing, violin, and dialects in Japan.

The podcast discusses various topics including a celebrity inventor's disappointing products, experiences at Japanese bars, comparing life expectancy in Japan and Spain, tips for surviving the summer in Japan, and a peculiar Japanese invention. They also mention an interesting instrumental performance, their experience at Heathrow Airport, and climbing Mt. Fuji.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the excitement and preparations for a trip to Japan, explore the unique food of Yamaguchi including the infamous Fugu fish delicacy, and talk about personalized advertising and customer behavior. They also cover topics like the 88 Shrine pilgrimage, demonetization and censorship on YouTube, and bid farewell with listener interaction.

Topics include convenience of Japanese taxi doors, imported Japanese cars in Norway, experiences with Depesh Mood and Depechemate, man pushing cats in strollers, recommended apps for traveling in Japan, and the popularity of Line messaging app.

The hosts discuss their coffee preferences and recent experiences, including illness and traveling. They also share their adventures trying to find a hidden speakeasy in Osaka and talk about a recent news story about cockroach-contaminated rice balls in Japan.

Pete, a person who struggles to order Starbucks coffees correctly, talks about the challenges of traveling Japan without cash. The podcast covers topics such as food experiences in Japan, issues with the Sweaker card, driving in winter conditions, and wheelchair accessibility in tourist areas.

Topics include the entertainment value of football, coping with extreme heat in Japan, staying hydrated in hot weather, visiting hostess bars in Japan, and Natsuki's picky eating experiences.

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