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Shinagawa City is one of Tokyo’s most interesting places to visit. Here, old streets and historical temples and shrines stand encircled by towering high rises.

For the very first time, JT and friends left the podcast studio and embarked on a journey to discover Shinagawa!

Come along on this adventure with us and explore the art, culture, history, local food, and more of this charming ward. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with you!

Check out this page to find out more about Shinagawa: https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shin...

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🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

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The guys are joined by JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about scary Japanese stories, urban legends, and all things Japanese demons... Welcome back!

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The guys are joined by Julie, dear JT colleague, who shares her story about living in Japan as a full-time student at a female-only school in Japan. Anna later discusses her experience in elementary school in Japan, Davide shares his experience about being an exchange student in Tokyo, and the guys talk about all the customs and fun facts about these very different school experiences!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julcsiintokyo/?hl=en

MEXT scholarship and School blog: https://julcsiintokyo.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/how-you-can-study-in-japan-for-free/

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Here are the timestamps below:

0:00 Teaser
0:22 Intro
0:48 Start and Guest Intro
3:05 Topic Intro: School in Japan
3:59 Female Only Schools in Japan (Tokyo)
8:04 Japanese language level required to enter Japanese school
10:27 Most memorable experience at female only school in Japan
13:16 English-only schools in Japan (Tokyo)
16:00 Activities and clubs at universities
19:00 Rules about transgender persons applying for female only school in Japan
19:48 Primary school and Junior high school in Japan
23:03 Clothes and Uniforms
28:05 School Festivals
35:40 School Trips
39:21 Homestay experiences and language exchange
41:01 Quote from author Cathy Davidson
42:22 Outro

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The guys are joined by Kota, JT fellow member, to talk about his experience as a Japanese person living in the US, the struggles, the excitement, and some of the main differences between the two cultures, especially when it comes to dating! Stay tuned until the end for a live and intense reaction to Japan's stinkiest food - Kusaya.

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Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/

Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/  

Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/   

🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/      

   : https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 

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🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ   

Here’s the timestamps below :

0:00 Teaser

0:19 Intro

0:46 Start

1:24 Guest Intro, Kota san - his life in South Dakota, US

10:20 Japan vs US Cultural Differences

12:50 Japanese Cultural Values and Expectations

16:50 Dating in Japan vs The West

21:40 Japan’s Group Dating: Goukon

28:00 The Godzilla Island Dance Video

30:00 Trying Japan’s Stinkiest Food

35:00 Haiku by Kobayashi Issa

35:26 Outro

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Luca is back and he brings a Western vibe to today's episode! The guys catch up and talk about how Western culture has made its way into Japan and how the country adopted it and adapted it for Japanese society, oftentimes ending up with funny results. Stick around until the end for a special taste test of...a $20 Mango!🥭  

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Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/

Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   

Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    

🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/

🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net  

🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ   

Timestamps below:

0:00 Teaser

0:15 Intro

0:42 Start

3:09 Topic Intro - Western Culture in Japan

6:40 History behind Western Culture Adoption

8:10 Fruit in Japan - most expensive fruit in the world

13:58 US Culture in Japan - Baseball

17:54 Language - Adopted Foreign Words

22:24 Foreign Food Adoption

27:15 Japanglish!

30:33 $20 Mango Taste Test

33:25 Foreign Haiku by Winona Baker

35:44 Outro

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Anna (Japanese-Australian) and Davide are joined by dear JT colleague Maria (Japanese-German) to talk about what it means being half Japanese in Japan. They talk about their experiences growing up, their transition to-from their home countries, funny social interactions, and more, while feasting on food from their home countries! About Davide...he's got some touchy questions and experiences to share.  

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Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/  

🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/

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🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ   

Here are the timestamps below!  

0:00 Teaser 

0:36 Intro 

1:03 Start 

1:38 Topic and Guest Intro - Being Half-Japanese 

2:35 Food Feast from Germany, Australia, Japan, and Italy 

7:19 Does Personality change depending on where you are? 

11:58 Do you identify more with being Japanese or the other “identity”? 

16:36: Mixing languages 

18:15 Do you get treated differently? 

20:44 Misunderstandings with people in Japan  

22:42 Japanese vs Foreign Way of Dressing 

25:18 Resistance from Grandparents about mixed relationships 

28:17 Benefits of Being “Half” 

29:30 Meaning of “Half” in Japan 

30:20 Beauty of being from different places 

31:34 Deep Japan Saying and Ending

32:35 Outro  

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Japan's YouTuber, perky polyglot, and New Yorker Loretta, aka "KemushiChan", joins Anna and Davide to talk about her journey from the Big Apple to Tokyo. The guys discuss some of the experiences shared on previous trips to beautiful Japanese prefectures, touch on the differences between Japanese and Western culture, Japan's relationship with Nakedness, and dive into all things Japan.

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Here's the timestamps for the episode :

0:00 Teaser

0:39 Intro

1:06 Start

2:26 Guest Intro - The great Loretta aka KemushiChan

5:52 KemushiChan’s Japan Travel Channel Development

7:48 Major differences between US and Japan

12:09 Countryside vs City in Japan

14:38 The beauty of Wakayama Cycling Tour

20:17 Loretta’s favorite prefecture (Akita and Aomori)

21:23 Taking for granted Japan’s beauty

24:14 Wakayama Cycling Tour Video Clip!

25:32 Japan’s relationship with being naked

31:08 Loretta’s future plans

33:38 Advice for people wanting to travel to Japan!

35:30 Quote from Japan’s most famous samurai Miyamoto Musashi

37:07 Outro

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Today you're in for a wild ride! Davide and Anna are joined by Sebastian, a fellow JT member who came to discuss all things Japanese Idol Culture - its origins, the values behind it, all the different kinds and styles, and much more! 

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FOLLOW SEBASTIAN:  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SayumiWhisp  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanmeineliebe/  

Check out his website: https://japanmeineliebe.de/   

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🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

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Timestamps below:  

0:00 Teaser 

0:25 Intro 

0:52 Start 

2:18 Guest and Topic Intro - Idol Culture 

3:10 Sebastian’s Unique and Romantic Introduction to Japan 

5:15 History of the Idol Culture 

11:20 AKB48 Japanese Idol Group 

13:50 Struggles of Idols - Schedule, Dating, & more 

20:40 K-pop vs J-pop 

24:02 Idol Groups Coordination 

25:12 Idol Groups and Imperfection 

28:18 Drone Shot of Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle 

29:11 Differences between Japanese and Foreign Idols 

34:20 What it’s like at an idol group concert & Fans 

39:09 Idol Groups and Sustainability 

42:15 Idols and Pro Wrestling in Japan 

43:43 Most Bizzarre Thing Sebastian has seen in Japan 

45:48 Quote from Nakai Masahiro, leader of former SMAP boy group 

47:03 Outro  

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In today's episode Davide and Anna are on a mission to explain some of the most bizarre things you will encounter while in Japan, uncovering some of the most popular rumors surrounding the Land of the Rising Sun. Ready to find out??

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🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net
🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ

Timestamps below:

0:00 Teaser

0:19 Intro

0:46 Start

2:00 Episode Topic Intro - Japan's Top 6 Most Bizzarre Things

2:36 No Trash Cans in Japan - Reason Why

6:34 Japan's Extremely Expensive Fruit

9:35 Free Pocket Tissues

13:40 Japan's Love for All Things Kawaii - History, Maid Cafes & More

25:01 Capsule Hotels

29:20 Love Hotels in Japan

36:50 Haiku by Takahama Kyoshi (1874-1959)

38:23 Outro

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Japan Travel's COO, Geoff Day, joins the guys to talk about the relatable story behind his journey to Japan, why he fell in love with the country and what still makes him want to stick around and share its beauty with the world. Many tips and great experiences are shared on this one!

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Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/
Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/

🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/
🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en
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