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| Japanese Netflix TV Show And Movie Review | Episode 181 | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:30:30 | |
I discuss Japanese TV shows and movies I have watched recently and I give my review of these Japanese TV shows to help you decide if you want to watch them.
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| Is This The END of My Japan Talk Show? | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:22:59 | |
I explain how it was almost the end of this Japan podcast. I also discuss some delicious traditional Japanese food. I also talk about Japan convenience store smoothie machines. Links: Suntory Izakaya Tips Video: | |||
| My Journey to Japan: The Full Untold Story | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:09:11 | |
I share the untold story of how I ended up in Japan as a person of color. Experience Japan through my eyes in this revealing story. - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - Get an inside peek into life in Tokyo Japan with the Japan According to Akil Podcast. | |||
| 4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture Items | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:08:19 | |
I discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them. - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179 | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:33:02 | |
In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement! - 47 Tokyo Neighborhoods Article: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/tokyo-neighborhoods Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix Series | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:10:32 | |
I review a Japanese Netflix series that centers around the secret side of the sumo world. Sanctuary Netflix Link: https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81144910 - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| The Joker Takes Tokyo | Episode 178 | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:23:14 | |
In this episode we discuss being on TV in Japan, and election chaos due to emergence of wild political parties in Tokyo | |||
| Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself | Episode 177 | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:24:54 | |
(Apologies for the audio. I am using a new program and got the settings wrong) Welcome back to the Japan According to Akil podcast. I am back after a year and half off. I give you an update and explain what has been in Japan. - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV Show | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:09:10 | |
A review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix. Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2bB4Mf2CyZnjFF2xt0Veg - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| What is going on with the Japanese Yen? | Japan According to Akil Podcast | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:28:18 | |
In this episode I rant about the current situation of the Japanese Yen and share some inside info I have accumulated from various sources in and around Tokyo. ========== - Relevant Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeresyFinancial - Youtube Link: Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Is the Bank of Japan Destroying the Japanese Economy? | Japan According to Akil | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:28:26 | |
In this rant (after I talk about an item from Uniqulo I bought recently), I go deep into the most recent policy move by the Bank of Japan and the Japanese government that count have serious repercussions regards both in Japan and internationally. ========== Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Who are Who Are トー横キッズ (Toyoko Kids)? | Japan According to Akil | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:14:04 | |
I normally don’t discuss dark topics in detail, but this one came up on my timeline and I discuss a group o young people that gather in a particularly shady part of Tokyo. Not my scene, but it is worth a chat. ========== Youtube Video: Walk around Kabukicho Shinjuku Tokyo Japan again. Watching Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) offices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9RYfV1VCZY Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Is Shohei Otani Getting Screwed? | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:13:55 | |
This quick rant is about Shohei Otani and his contract status. I ask a few questions and give my theory as to why he might be getting screwed ========== Youtube Video: Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| I Caught It | Japan According to Akil | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:07:24 | |
After a long hiatus, I give an update about what has been going on with me this summer and hopefully start the next phase of the podcast ========= - Youtube: Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 176 | Looking Back on My Experiences Teaching English in Japan for 18 Years | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:59:49 | |
This time I give a self-interview of sorts and explain my experiences and approach to teaching English in Japan. Also, I try to give some insight into some of the early struggles and experiences I had. Hope you like it! ========== Japanese words Americans use (and don't understand) Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU0MEKSqFBo 7 Healthy Habits in Japan 11 things I hate about living in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaezXwXoW_E "Why Japanese Bathe in the Evening" - Mrs. Eats Reacts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnxxIalFrk - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 175 | Akil’s Love Is Blind Japan Review + Much More | 13 May 2022 | 00:42:03 | |
It has been a while, but I am glad to be back talking with you all. First we get into a discussion about the Japanese economy, then I give my Love Is Blind Japan review, followed by a quick discussion of a few trailers ========== Related links: Episode 175 Youtube Video: BULLET TRAIN - Official Trailer (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOsk2Vlc4o Tokyo Vice | Official Trailer | HBO Max https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3oWrNQo_Ng Why Sea Urchins Are So Expensive | So Expensive Why Japanese Ruby Roman Grapes Are So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE7NqzhMDms The Greatest Car EVER Made... No One Bought https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZefRiqCU0k - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| March 2022 Update: Where is Akil? | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:17:39 | |
I am back with a quick update and explanation on my recent absence. In addition I give a preview of some of the content I am looking forward to making in the future ========== Related links: Youtube Link Tokyo Landscapes https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZwie-Fv6r8UQlVf8k0QwGqzGngg5yDqB A Day in TOKYO in 1968 - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt Show | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:38:48 | |
In this quick bonus content I give my reaction to a video reviewing some of the bars and clubs in the Osaka, Japan area. Before that I share some advice based on a listener email. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lkmnbeiits You Japan Tokyo Nightlife Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyoEeMgnFfg - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and Shrines | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:33:14 | |
This is a very important episode if you are planning to come to Japan. Visiting temples and shrines is an important part of life and tourism, so I break down how to properly pray at them so you don’t make a fool of yourself (like I have done in the past). ========== Related links: Episode 174 Youtube Video: Leaving America to Become a Software Developer in Japan (Black in Japan) | MFiles - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs Eats | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:14:00 | |
I give a quick review of some useful tips on how not to drive Japanese people crazy by a youtube channel I just stumbled upon. ========== Related links: Youtube Link How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhHPPL3ThKg - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #7: Review of ‘Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
This time I review a WSJ video mini doc that compares inflation in Japan to the US and share my some points of contention I have with it. ========== Related links: Youtube Link 'Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ Kishida pins hopes on wage hikes to accelerate wealth redistribution - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 173 | Japan’s Princess Mako Wedding Scandal Explained | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:47:22 | |
In this episode I give a quick movie review then give the low-down on the Princess Mako Wedding Scandal which has been in the Japanese headlines for years and just recently went international. ========== Related links: Episode 173 Youtube Video: Japanese Royal Family Tree https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Japanese_Imperial_Family_Tree_May_2019.jpg Asakusa Kid | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhzBFfkvn44 - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #6 | Aggretsuko Netflix Anime Review | Sanrio Anime | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:13:15 | |
A review of my favorite new show to learn about Japanese culture. FYI, In my review I forgot to mention is that the subtitles have been changed quite a bit in some situations to better suit western audiences. It changes the nuance of a lot of situations so if you are not a mid to advanced Japanese speaker you might miss some details. It is nothing to worry about, but just letting you know. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Aggretsuko | Sanrio Anime | Netflix Tokyo Has Built The World's Best Subway Japan, The Gaming Giant: Can It Stay In The Game? | Japan's Comeback Game | CNA Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBoLPEhljQ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #5 | You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... Review | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:38:42 | |
This time I review a video that illustrates some of the miscommunications that can occur when you first hit the dating scene in Japan and give my take on things. =========== Related links: Youtube Link You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... 【MV full】 ヘビーローテーション / AKB48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkHlnWFnA0c - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 172 | We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie Review | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:54:02 | |
In this episode, I give my We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie Review first without spoilers and later my spoiler review. ========== Related links: Episode 172 Youtube Video: We Couldn’t Become Adults | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QudoMSz0e6s The Room 806 Barbershop and Salon http://www.theroom806.tokyo/index.php/en-us/ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #4: Tokyo Walk - Shibuya Reaction | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:31:43 | |
Let’s take a virtual stroll through one of my old stomping grounds in Tokyo and see what we can find. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Tokyo Walk - Shibuya (Jun.2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGTu_h0x1kM SHO - Yakubutsuwa Yamero (Subtitles) 薬物はやめろ”ヤクブーツはやめろ” (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLYVHoU21gE SHO Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sho_s.time?lang=en - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 171 | Talking Dirty in Japan | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:45:44 | |
In this episode I give share my take on an article that gives some Japanese bedroom talk advice =========== Related links: Episode 171 Youtube Video: Tokyo Savvy: A Foreign Girl’s Guide On How To Discuss Sex With Your Japanese Guy https://savvytokyo.com/foreign-girls-guide-discuss-sex-japanese-guy/ Takeshi’s castle - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #3: Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Coffee Commercial Series Reaction | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:24:13 | |
This time I take a look at a series of interesting Japanese coffee commercials that Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones did some time ago. Interesting stuff. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Alien Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Commercials More Celebrities in Japanese Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH9iueYtnSk - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #2: Everything Wrong With Netflix Movie Kate (So Far) | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:17:56 | |
In another test video I give my review of Kate on Netflix and explain some of the inconsistencies I noticed with what Tokyo is actually like KATE | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MysGjRS9jFU&t=4s Akil’s Youtube Video Link - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Bonus Content #1: Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Reaction | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:29:11 | |
Time for some Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank fun as I give my reaction and of course comedic insight =========== Related links: Akil’s Youtube Video Link Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Video - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 170 | Japan Meme / Pic / Vid Reactions | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:57:32 | |
This time we shake things up with some Japan meme talk plus reactions to other videos and pics. I hope you like it! ========== Related links: Episode 170 Youtube Video: oysm - IMI (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeFXN2SA-Ow Japan Funny Weird Compilation 2020 😂 (With English Subtitles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmoZzWrBnBU Japanese reacts to Japanese Memes #2 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jwzgGwADXM But we're speaking Japanese! 日本語喋ってるんだけど https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLt5qSm9U80 Japanese reacts to Japanese Memes #2 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj1VfnJdRNw - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 169 | Summer 2021 Link Dump | Japan Podcast | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:21:59 | |
This time I clear my stock of unused links so that we can start fresh as we say goodbye to the summer of 2021 and bring in Autumn! ========== Related links: Episode 169 Youtube Video: Japan's Stereotypes Against Amejo in Okinawa Men's Outfits Japanese Girls Love & Hate (Summer, casual) How I Became TikTok Famous in Japan (Black in Japan) I Work, Therefore I Am (Life as a Salaryman) Rod Police Article https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/07/16/language/speaking-to-police-japanese/ A train ride into Japan's past Do Kyoto's Japanese Locals Want Foreigners to Return? MY JAPANESE STUDENT WAS A GIRL STREET RACER IN THE 90'S An INSANE Nightlife in Shibuya in the Rain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9G3g_q1acs Morning Musume English Lesson (subbed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXpyr0aVkHM Inside the Most Protested Olympics Ever - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 168 | Reminiscing About Tokyo Summer | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:25:43 | |
It has been a little while, but I am back with a free flowing conversation about summer. I just think back on some of the activities I really enjoyed in my 20’s to give you an Idea of what summer in Japan is all about. ========== Related links: Episode 168 Youtube Video: Tokyo's beaches 2017 (Kanagawa Prefecture) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB17UyXPFP4 How To Japanese Summer // Wearing A Yukata + Fireworks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddm3auG2fRs - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 167 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 2 | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:54:27 | |
This time we continue our breakdown of Japanese body language and with a breakdown of a date situation. There are also lots of links and supplemental content for you below. This is another one you might want to watch on Youtube. Enjoy! ========== Related links: Episode 167 Youtube Video: Nomikai Manners (all-Japanese article) Intimate Date Video What’s It Like Being Black In Japan in 2021? | Street Interview Tokyo 2021: Countdown during lockdown | DW Documentary TOKYO NIGHTLIFE GUIDE Countryside Homestay Experience | Traditional Japan House In Akita The Real Cost of Food in Japan | Tokyo vs Countryside Supermarket $80/Month Japanese Countryside Apartment Tour! • JET Program MODERN JAPANESE HOME TOUR / 3 bed 2 bath / Japanese Countryside Inaka: IWAKUNI, JAPAN - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Why the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sucked Explained | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:20:07 | |
In this quick update I give some inside information and insight as to why the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony was so underwhelming. ========== Related links: Episode 166 Youtube Video: Keigo Oyamada quits Olympic opening ceremony role over past bullying https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/07/20/national/keigo-oyamada-olympics-resignation/ Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke in 1998 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony's video game music includes Final Fantasy, Sonic Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony's video game music includes Final Fantasy, Sonic - CNET Olympics 50 Events Performance from Opening Ceremony 1998 Nagano Olympics Opening Ceremony Full Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony (Japan from 1:48:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssc5eLjLoMQ - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 166 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 1 | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:57:52 | |
More dating advice people! This is another episode packed with tons of insights and curated supplemental content to keep you busy for hours. I definitely recommend you check this one out on youtube for some visual aids, and browse through the links at your leisure. ========== Related links: Episode 166 Youtube Video: Don't use this in Japan when Japanese girls and boys get FURIOUS! Japan : History of Japan's Ancient and Modern Empire (Full Documentary) How Japan Became an Economic Powerhouse - Cold War DOCUMENTARY The Economy of Japan: How a Superpower FELL from Grace in Four Decades Teenage Japanese Killers (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories Real Life Walk around Harajuku 2021: How much has it changed? Tapple Dating App Man Jumps from Overpass Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvL5as6Q9J4 Man Jumps from Overpass Article Japanese Drunk Gokon (Matchmaking Party) Dry Women Gokon - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| Episode 165 | Japanese Study Advice + Problems with Life in Japan | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:53:41 | |
This time we go through a variety of topics, videos, articles and stories from ranging from Japanese study advice to problems with life in Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 165 Youtube Video: Weeb Definition https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/weeb/ People who think they speak Japanese because they watch anime series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECh7Fj4J4s&list=PL5KQHjBvaHE5gDwHj48yAoG7EvZKIAVua I learned Japanese for 1 hour a day for 600 days straight GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II [Second Edition] 12 Reasons NOT to Move to Japan What You NEED TO KNOW Before WORKING IN JAPAN (9 Things I HATE) We've Had Enough of Japan Black Man Stopped By Police in Japan Caught LIVE ! - Reaction Why Japan fell behind in the tech industry The Challenges Facing Japan’s Underclass https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00691/the-challenges-facing-japan%E2%80%99s-underclass.html ØL BY OSLO BREWING CO. https://www.oltokyo.jp/english-home Tokyo's Celebrities Luxury Residential Areas 37 Steakhouse & Bar https://37steakhouse.com/roppongi - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 164 | More Dating Advice + Big in Japan (2018) Review | 24 Jun 2021 | 01:03:00 | |
In this episode I focus on Big in Japan (2018) and use it as a glimpse into the people and way of thinking you should (not) have when dealing with people in Japan. Also, I have pieced together a series of videos to help you find that special someone while you are in Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 164 Youtube Video: Omakase: The Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Qsx-3arUU2tLGzHvsJ_yOB Japan's Most Terrifying Bridge: Eshima Ohashi 5 Things I Dislike About Foreign Guys // How To Date Japanese Women 5 Reasons Why I Date Foreigners // How To Date Japanese Women Dating in Tokyo Japan as a Foreigner Dating in Japan - It's NOT Easy [OSAKA] Japanese High School Girls - Would You Date a Foreigner??? What's Dating Like in Japan for Americans? | Street Interview Tinder in Japan (2021) - Not what you expect Big in Japan (2018) - OFFICIAL TRAILER - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 163 | Spotting Good Japanese Women to Approach | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:58:17 | |
This episode I definitely recommend you watch on youtube as opposed to the audio. I review a few topics, but in the second half of the episode I review I youtube video and give my take on the types of young women I would approach based on their look and atmosphere. I included thumbnails from the “ULTRA JAPAN PART 2” video that you will find below. ========== Related links: Episode 163 Youtube Video: Why Japanese Melons Are So Expensive Why Wagyu Beef Is So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CTzhqVHmww Japan's Craziest Festival (Onbashira Log Riding 御柱祭 2016) Kanamara P*nis Festival Exposed ★ ONLY in JAPAN Why Not Dance? The Awa Odori Festival | nippon.com Japan Traditional Culture Fighting festival Side Hustling in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHDidtS9C08 INTERVIEWING GIRLS AT JAPAN'S HOTTEST CLUB: TANTRA TOKYO! ULTRA JAPAN PART 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmSvmvn1sFw - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 162 | Japanese Bento Talk and Tips to Stay Out of Trouble | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:35:00 | |
This time I give some inside advice to help you choose the right Japanese bento (lunchbox), and I give you an important tip to remember while in Japan ========== Related links: Episode 162 Youtube Video: How a Train Bento Box is Made in Japan Tidying Up with Marie Kondo https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379?s=i&trkid=13747225&clip=80998926 Why Real Wasabi Is So Expensive American arrested on suspicion of smuggling cannabis oil https://japantoday.com/category/crime/american-arrested-on-suspicion-of-smuggling-cannabis-oil - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 161 | Cheap Tokyo Apartments Advice and More | 31 May 2021 | 00:59:59 | |
In this episode we talk about a lot of random stuff, but I give some tips to help you with apartment hunting int the Tokyo area. Also, check out the links below. There is something for everyone. ========== Related links: Episode 161 Youtube Video: Cheap Tokyo Apartments Fashion "Rules" for Japanese Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwND7NGYL2M How A 600 Pound Tunafish Sells For $3 Million At The Largest Fish Market In The World Why Japanese Eel Is So Expensive Why Japanese Chef’s Knives Are So Expensive How Soy Sauce Has Been Made in Japan for Over 220 Years Japanese Women’s Pro Wrestling: Episode #43 of We are STARDOM!! Giulia vs Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani vs Syuri Why is it so Easy to be Thin in Japan? Japan's Custom Lamborghini Legend - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 160 | Olympic Drama, Gourmet Tokyo Ramen, and More | Japan Podcast | 19 May 2021 | 00:21:50 | |
This time we talk about some issues facing the 2021 Olympics,, discuss some gourmet food, and give some food for thought. ========== Related links: Episode 160 Youtube Video: How The Tokyo Olympics Became The Most Expensive Summer Games Ever 7 MICHELIN-Recommended Ramen Joints In Tokyo https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/article/travel/7-michelin-recommended-ramen-joints-in-tokyo Why All Foreigners Leave Japan - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 159 | Yakuza and The Family Netflix Movie Review | Japan Podcast | 13 May 2021 | 00:29:36 | |
In this episode we finish up the list from the previous episode and I give a review of a great yakuza movie I saw recently. ========== Related links: Episode 159 Youtube Video: 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcg9R1uoqI Trailer de Yakuza and The Family (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvfT8EMR558 A Family on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81424705 Revisiting the Glory Days With One of Japan's Most Violent Biker Gangs LIVING ON THE EDGE: J-GANG who swagger of The New Breed of Japanese Gangsters boundary line - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 158 | Ask Japanese 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long Review | 06 May 2021 | 00:36:00 | |
In this episode I go through the first half of a great list from Ask Japanese on Youtube with my first personal opinion to boot. ========== Related links: Episode 158 Youtube Video: Japanese Taxi Door Lever Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isQPEGMHEm0 Japanese Hookup Expert Explains Hookup Culture in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH4ziY6wCHY 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcg9R1uoqI - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 157 | Battle Royale Japanese Movie Review and More | Japan Podcast | 25 Apr 2021 | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode I recap the goings on in Tokyo and give some recommendations for restaurants, tv shows, and movies you might like. ========== Related links: Episode 157 Youtube Video: Cicada Wedsite https://www.tysons.jp/cicada/en/ The Way of the Househusband | Trailer | Netflix Anime Battle Royale Official Blu-Ray Trailer (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 156 | More Explanations of Japanese Culture | 10 Apr 2021 | 00:36:32 | |
Let’s continue with the list breaking down Japan and its culture, plus a good supplementary video link below. ========== Related links: Episode 156 Youtube Video: 109 Reasons Japan is a Unique Country https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/why-japan-is-unique An Insider Revealed Nissan's Secrets, Then Faced Its Wrath - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 155 | What Makes Japan Unique? | 28 Mar 2021 | 00:54:38 | |
In this episode we get back to the basics of the podcast by reviewing some of the fundamental aspects of Japanese culture. =========== Related links: Episode 155 Youtube Video: 109 Reasons Japan is a Unique Country https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/why-japan-is-unique Japan's Traditional Tattoos Are Celebrated at This Underground Pilgrimage How 1980s Japan Became History's Wildest Party | Earthquake Bird | Netflix KABUKI Theater STAR WARS: A Japanese dance-drama from a Galaxy Far Far Away! FULL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ8VtEw5DgE&t=1541s - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 155 Delay Annoucement | 20 Mar 2021 | 00:00:49 | |
Sorry for the delay in the next episode. I will be back soon with more content for you guys
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| Episode 154 | Netflix Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Review | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:14:46 | |
In this short episode I give a quick review of an interesting mini-series by Netflix Japan and share my thoughts on the good and bad points of it. ========== Related links: Episode 154 Youtube Video: Japan's 12 Most Famous Samurai https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/5818/ Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan - Season 1 - Netflix Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWS39AXTb3s Youtube Video:The rise & fall of Japanese phone giants - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| Episode 153 | Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) Review | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:47:35 | |
This episode is a review of an thrilling and disturbing story of how international marriage can go wrong in Japan. I try to add some advice that hopefully can prevent situations like this from happening to others. ========== Related links: Episode 153 Youtube Video: Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) | MFiles 'There is no discrimination in Japan': survey results show statement is far from true https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210220/p2a/00m/0na/015000c LDP wants more women at meetings, but only if they don't talk: Nikai - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||