Explore every episode of the podcast Japan According To Akil Podcast
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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: | |||
| 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. | |||
| Episode 103 | My New Year's Recap, Olympic Foolishness Begins, Ghosn Talk, and More | 08 Jan 2020 | 00:35:51 | |
First I have to apologize again to one of our most active listeners, Rod, for not including some information you gave previously. I am adding the links you sent me to the list for the next episode so I do not forget again (instead of trying to remember off the top of my head, smh). My bad for the second time. I like to do what I say and I wanted to make my apology public this time. In this episode I give a quick New Year’s recap, more Olympic foolishness, and much more. =============================== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Bourbon ALFORT FS 204g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Yoto Brewing Website Tokyo to contain asbestos found at 2020 Olympics water polo venue Carlos Ghosn says he has 'escaped injustice' after fleeing Japan for Lebanon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/12/31/business/carlos-ghosn-flight/#.XhHvyBczbBI World’s Busiest Station: Shinjuku Station Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOmskE5uTm4 Tokyo American Club Website | |||
| Episode 102 | A Quick 2019 Wrap-Up and Japan Post Shenanigans | 30 Dec 2019 | 00:25:41 | |
It has been a great year for the podcast and for life in general. I hope you have had a great year wherever you are. Thanks again for rocking with me and I am looking forward to 2020 (not because of the crazy Olympics that are coming). See you all next year! =========== SaQra Mart https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner 2019 Year in Review: The News Headlines in Japan That Got Us Talking | |||
| Episode 101 | Japan Motivation 101 and More | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:38:07 | |
In this episode we begin to wrap up this year with some basics to help you out if you are planning or considering moving to Japan. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Calbee Jagarico Salad Taste 60g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Moving to Japan? Here are 10+ Tips to Help Women Prepare For Expat Life https://savvytokyo.com/moving-to-japan-here-are-10-tips-to-help-women-prepare-for-expat-life/ | |||
| Episode 100 | Thanks for 100 Good Times plus Articles, Information, and Stories about Life in Japan | 09 Dec 2019 | 00:55:38 | |
Thanks to all of my long time listeners as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast in typical JATA fashion with a glass of wine Costco wine and good conversation. As always, check the links below. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Nestle Kit Kat Cookie And Cream 13 Bar) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Hot water: Pressure to move Olympic open-water venue from Tokyo Bay https://japantoday.com/category/sports/hot-water-pressure-to-move-tokyo-olympics-open-water-venue How Japanese People Think https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/how-Japanese-people-think Glossary of Japanese Onomatopoeia for Gaijin https://kyotojournal.org/culture-arts/glossary-of-japanese-onomatopoeia-for-gaijin/ | |||
| Episode 99 | Akil's Crazy Week, Japan Housing Talk, Funny Japanese Commercials and More | 05 Dec 2019 | 00:39:41 | |
In this episode I give an update on an eventful week or so for me in Japan, we get into some questions, I review a staple Japanese drinking snack, and we have a few more youtube links which you can find below. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Kameda Kaki No Tane 200g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Daihatsu Wake Set of Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwMthGuaKI Sakeru Gum Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZsJyCyGBSI | |||
| Episode 98 | A Deep Dive into Tokyo's Entertainment Industry, The Importance of Blood Type in Japan, and More | 28 Nov 2019 | 00:42:49 | |
This is another info-packed episode. Sorry for the rough editing, if you notice a difference, and the timing of the upload. I will explain in the next episode. Also, please check the links below. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Nobel Neriri Ume Neri) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Meet The Number 1 Hostess In Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xwLUjk1uI Meet The No. 1 Gigolo In Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuTD0z_Ji_c A Crash Course in Japan’s Blood Type Theory https://savvytokyo.com/a-crash-course-in-japans-blood-type-theory/ | |||
| Episode 97 | Entering Phase 3 of the Japan Podcast, Epic Tokyo Stories, and Japanese Food Talk | 18 Nov 2019 | 01:20:54 | |
In this epic episode we kick off a new phase of this podcast with a different format and more information (and crazy stories) for you. This is probably the most effort and preparation I have put into an episode so far, so I hope you enjoy it! =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Marukome Salt Reduced Taste Of Your Virtue Restaurant Plenty 32 meals) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Black lifestyle in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qe4AZRkFYE Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist? | |||
| Episode 96 | Advice for All Night Fun in Tokyo, and Avoiding Cultural Missteps When Visiting Japan | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:33:52 | |
Even though I am fighting off a cold, we have an episode with some advice you can definitely use in your preparations to visit or more to Japan, sprinkled in with a few anecdotes. Also, check below for the link to the article I discussed. I will try to post links to things I talk about from now on. Website Link: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japan-at-night | |||
| Episode 95 | The 2019 Halloween Review, A Bit of Tokyo Halloween History Uncovered, and Plenty of Video Recommendations | 03 Nov 2019 | 01:00:28 | |
This is a fully loaded episode with info and insight from the past and present here in Japan where you might want to have something to write with because there will be lots of information coming at you. | |||
| Episode 94 | Advice, Stories, and Recommendations on All Things Japan from Dating to Teaching to Yakuza | 20 Oct 2019 | 00:53:49 | |
This is an episode filled with stories and advice. We will get sidetracked, but in a good way. Definitely get something to write with because you might hear some things you will want to write down. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Episode 93 | October Typhoon Madness, and Another Japan-Related TV Recommendation | 13 Oct 2019 | 00:33:22 | |
In this episode I recount my experience during the latest and greatest natural disaster to strike Japan, and then we transition into a TV recommendation that ties into the previous episode. | |||
| Episode 92 | Rowdy World Rugby Cup Fans Hit Japan, Japanese Movie Recommendation, and More | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:36:52 | |
This time a give some info on how Japanese people are dealing with rugby fans from other countries, I give an example of a totally Japanese business model, and we have a movie recommendation to help you with international relationships and understanding your Japanese counterpart's perspective. | |||
| Episode 91 | More Racial Insensitivity in Japan, and Corporate Greed Japanese-Style | 29 Sep 2019 | 00:30:18 | |
In this episode I share some disappointing/angering remarks made about Naomi Osaka, and we get into a story that illustrates how deals are done behind the scenes here in Japan. | |||
| Episode 90 | Kissing in Tokyo, Otaku Inside Info, and More | 22 Sep 2019 | 00:52:42 | |
This time we get into some inside otaku information, and then some dating advice for life here in Japan. This is an episode with lots of inside information and a few stories too. | |||
| Episode 89 | Tokyo Typhoon Havoc, Shocking Japanese Hot Springs, and More | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:20:50 | |
In this quick episode I give an update on all things Japan, we talk a bit about the recent typhoon that hit Tokyo directly, I give some hot spring advice, and we set up what will be an entertaining next episode | |||
| Episode 88 | The Nissan Saga Continues, More Insights on Japanese Society, and More | 08 Sep 2019 | 00:40:23 | |
This time we get into the latest turn in the Nissan Corporation saga, and I give my opinion on how it can give some context to a few of the challenges of living in Japan, plus much more | |||
| Episode 87 | Advice for Understanding Your Japanese Better, plus Plenty of Video and Article Recommendations | 31 Aug 2019 | 00:51:07 | |
We spend a large piece of this episode giving insight into a cultural difference that frustrates many foreign people sandwiched between plenty of articles and video recommendations related to Japan. | |||
| Episode 86 | Listener Shout Outs, Japan Question from Jon, 2020 Paralympic Talk, and Much More | 26 Aug 2019 | 00:57:40 | |
In this episode we have serval video recommendations about life in Japan, we talk comfort food, I tell a few stories from the past, and much more including some inside information I learned about the Paralympics coming to Tokyo in 2020. | |||
| Episode 85 | Jumping Through The Hoops of Japanese Society to Chase Your Dreams, and a Special Food Surprise | 18 Aug 2019 | 00:40:13 | |
In this episode I open up about some of the challenges and lessons learned as I pursue my business dreams in Japan, and a special food related surprise at the end of the podcast. | |||
| Episode 84 | Akil's Crazy Night Out In Tokyo, Olympic Chaos Rant, and Japanese Video Recommendations | 12 Aug 2019 | 00:45:57 | |
This time I tell another story about a crazy time out I had recently (please don't copy my actions), we get into some more Olympic heat talk, and I get a few video recommendations. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Episode 83 | Akil Almost Dies in Okinawa Japan, 7-11 Messes Up Their Cashless Ambitions, and More | 04 Aug 2019 | 00:40:07 | |
This time I tell a few stories from my trip to beautiful Okinawa, I give some quick tatami mat advice, and I show how Japanese corporate structure can backfire. | |||
| Episode 82 | Taking Out the Big Trash in Japan, Sailor Moon Comes to Tokyo Akil's Over the Olympics, and More | 28 Jul 2019 | 00:37:16 | |
In this short but sweet episode I give some tips to help you out if you need to move house while in Japan, I tell you about an anime themed restaurant coming to Tokyo, andI share my feelings on other topics. | |||
| Episode 81 | Problems on Mount Fuji, A Japanese Novelty Item Suggestion, and My Two Cents on the Recent Trend of Tragedies | 23 Jul 2019 | 00:45:22 | |
This episode covers several different topics, some light and others heavy. I give an update on a fuss going on atop the highest place in Japan, tell you about something cool you can pick up, then spend a bit of time sharing my concerns about a something that has been on my mind for a while. | |||
| Episode 80 | Funky Tokyo Weather, and Japanese Tourists Acting a Fool | 17 Jul 2019 | 00:30:13 | |
This time I explain how the weather in Tokyo is particularly crazy this year, and then I break down a story about some reverse-Japanese discrimination before giving some advice you can use. | |||
| Episode 79 | Japanese Gifts, Taxes and Political Blunders, Olympic Fairness, and More | 09 Jul 2019 | 00:48:47 | |
In this episode we cover a variety of topics ranging from cultural traditions, to furniture buying, to macroeconomics (on this podcast? yeah). Lots of information for you whatever you are into. | |||
| Episode 78 (Part 2) | A Great Interview, and Another Scandal Rocks The Japanese Entertainment Industry | 04 Jul 2019 | 00:19:54 | |
As mentioned in part one, this is the raw audio from the previously recorded episode. This should be the last time we have rough audio, but the good news is that there is some great information from an interesting interview I stumbled across the other day, and then we get into another scandal that has rocked the entertainment industry here in Japan | |||
| Episode 78 (Part 1) | Akil Sounds Great, Bubble Tea Has Taken Over Tokyo, and Sizing Japanese People Up By Their Clothes | 02 Jul 2019 | 00:16:43 | |
This is a quick supplemental recording I am putting out. The audio quality is finally up to par (finally!) and we get into a quick article about the trend of bubble tea hitting Tokyo and Japanese Instagram. I also get into some insight on how trends work in Japan, and we wrap up with some advice on a subtle way you can start to differentiate types of people here. Also be on the look out for the other audio for this episode dropping soon. My apologies in advance for the rough audio on that one, but I think those issues are being us. | |||
| Episode 77 | Akil Learns a Lesson, and More Advice For Newcomers to Tokyo | 23 Jun 2019 | 00:36:44 | |
We have fixed the previous audio issues and are back for another great episode. I start off by sharing a bit of my teaching/life philosophy when it comes to dealing with Japanese people and students. After that we continue with the list of things to do when you first land in Japan. | |||
| Episode 76 | Akil Sounds Terrible, Festival Recap, 10 (out of 50) Wild Things to Do in Tokyo | 18 Jun 2019 | 00:29:12 | |
First off apologies for the bad audio. I am still learning the ins and outs of my new equipment and some rookie mistakes were made on this episode. Besides that we talk about a unique festival experience I had, and I give some fun things newcomers can do in Tokyo. | |||
| Episode 75 | Annual Festival Preview, KuToo-ing in Japan, and Following your Dreams | 12 Jun 2019 | 00:28:32 | |
This time I give a quick preview of my upcoming festival participation, we discuss the #KuToo movement here and how the government has laid the hammer down, plus much more. | |||
| 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 74 | Tokyo Train Companies, Memories, and Wacky Lessons In Subway Etiquette | 03 Jun 2019 | 00:42:24 | |
I get sidetracked early on my way to talking about the train system here and sharing a clever campaign from the past encouraging people not to be jerks on the Tokyo subway. | |||
| Episode 73 | Japanese Over-innovation, Reverse Engineering Reverse Culture Shock, and More | 26 May 2019 | 00:52:52 | |
In this meaty episode we talk about the pros and cons of Japanese innovation, I warn you against being at public nuisance when visiting Japan, and we finish reverse engineering reverse culture shock. | |||
| Episode 72 | Japanese Macroeconomics, Anime, Reverse Culture Shock, and More | 20 May 2019 | 00:52:15 | |
There is lots to unpack in this episode. We go from economic policy, to guilty pleasure anime, to adapting to culture shock, and more. | |||
| Episode 71 | Anchor Check, No Drinks In Shibuya, Bossing Up Japan Style | 13 May 2019 | 00:33:23 | |
I give some quick announcements, we talk about some changes coming to Halloween in Shibuya, and I give a Youtube recommendation with some advice going into it. | |||
| Episode 70 | Tokyo Crowd Dodging Tips and a Made In Japan Interview | 07 May 2019 | 00:53:46 | |
This a great episode we have in store for you all. I talk about maneuvering through crowds in Japan and in the 2nd part we have a great interview with Meljo Catalan who hosts the Made In Japan podcast and we dish about life here
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| Episode 69 | Akil's Ghibili Review Part 2 | 01 May 2019 | 00:39:39 | |
This is the 2nd part of my Ghibili review where I also give you a few hints if you haven't seen any of the movies yet
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| Episode 68 | New Era Japan and Ghibili Movie Review Part 1 | 24 Apr 2019 | 00:27:38 | |
This time around we talk about the new era, the traditional Japanese calendar, Golden Week, and Ghibili movies
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| Episode 67 | Japan Related Youtube Video Suggestions | 15 Apr 2019 | 00:41:58 | |
Have something to write with ready because I give lots of video suggestions related to life in Japan and tell a few stories along the way
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| Delayed Episode Announcement (RIP Nipsey Hussle) | 01 Apr 2019 | 00:02:13 | |
Sorry, but I won't be doing an episode this week. All the best to you and please keep Ermias Davidson Asghedom (Nipsey Hussle) in your hearts and prayers
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| Episode 66 | Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season Tips and Memories | 25 Mar 2019 | 00:32:49 | |
I quickly go through a few interesting places to go cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo and share some memories along the way
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| 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 65 | Sampling Weird Japanese Desserts, Cultural Insights, and Bright Names | 21 Mar 2019 | 00:44:12 | |
We get a little crazy when I test some food, I share some info on Tokyo Disney and customer service in Japan, and talk about a new trend in names that has popped up in Japan
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| Episode 64 | Gym Life in Japan, Nissan Update, and the the Car-sharing Plot Thickens | 10 Mar 2019 | 00:58:31 | |
We have a podcast talking about everything you need to know about gym life in Japan, an update to the car sharing situation, and much more
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| Episode 63 | Hay Fever In Japan Explained,Tokyo Marathon Fun, and More | 04 Mar 2019 | 00:22:39 | |
In this short episode we talk about Tokyo Marathon, I share some information I dug up about the history of hay fever causing Japanese Cedar trees, and more
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