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With special friend and guest Pavi, we discuss my list of heavenly flavors and foods that I first encountered in Japan and/or strongly associate with Japanese cuisine: Goma - https://amzn.to/2Ij10K3 Anko - https://amzn.to/2IgVckn Mentaiko - https://amzn.to/2GJGUeP Umeboshi - https://amzn.to/2uBY2hM Matcha - https://amzn.to/2GrHpXP

With special friend and guest Pavi, we discuss my list of heavenly flavors and foods that I first encountered in Japan and/or strongly associate with Japanese cuisine: Shouyu - https://amzn.to/2uE1Lvh Ponzu - https://amzn.to/2IjaIMy Yuzu - https://amzn.to/2Ja6vvP Wasabi - https://amzn.to/2E8H4qY Shoga - https://amzn.to/2H2joYo Nori - https://amzn.to/2EbhjGh Shiso - https://amzn.to/2IjqIy1 Mikan - https://amzn.to/2GtsOee

My daughter's been really into swimming lately, so we've been spending lots of time at the local public pool. It seemed like an apt Japanatron topic, so here it is!

Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the year covering my favorite Japanese holidays. I enjoy the not-working, eating, and getting drunk aspects; but complain about the having to buy and do stuff. Special thanks to the listener that suggested this topic.

Japanese people are known for doing crazy amounts of overtime work, so much so that some have literally dropped dead. There's no way you're going to get American me to work such hours, so what's up with all the overtime in Japan?

I narrate and reflect upon a personal medical emergency experience that landed me in a Japanese hospital for a week.

I recall and discuss my experience in Tokyo during and after the massive March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

I discuss reasons why I both hate and love Japanese television and elucidate my professor-like ruminations as to why it is the way it is.

An obnoxious topic covered by a loud ugly American--let's talk about noise pollution in Japan. I rant about Japan's problem with excessive noise, sharing personal experiences and heavily-biased conclusions.

I discuss Japan's IT industry for foreigners, specifically Tokyo IT for Western foreigners. I narrate my fascinating personal story about how I got my foot in the proverbial Tokyo IT door, followed by learnings and advice. Recommended if you too are looking into working in Japan's tech world.

Part 2 of a special episode of firsts--my first guest and my first video podcast. I discuss experiences working in Japan's talent industry with the beautiful and talented fellow American Cait Meyer. The iTunes version is audio-only, so please check out YouTube for the video version. More info about Japan's show biz industry here: http://www.mondaiji.com/blog/japan/show-biz

This is an episode of firsts--my first guest and my first video podcast. I discuss experiences working in Japan's talent industry with the beautiful and talented fellow American Cait Meyer. We shot enough for 2 episodes, so please stay tuned for more! The iTunes version is audio-only, so please check out YouTube for the video version. More info about Japan's show biz industry here: http://www.mondaiji.com/blog/japan/show-biz

I present Japanese language study tips and mental shortcuts that have aided me in the quest to learn this often bewildering tongue.

No matter how long I live in Japan, there are a few things about this country and its culture that perpetually confuse me. I present my whine list followed by grinch-like groans.

Japan prides itself on its awe-inspiring service. I discuss 4 examples of where I find exceptional service in Japan, along with 4 examples of perplexing exceptions.

I discuss healthcare in Japan, comparing and contrasting it with USA healthcare. I also share several personal experiences to paint a more colorful cultural picture.

I discuss internet service in Japan, explaining various options and approaches--landlines, wireless routers, and other alternatives. Please see this blog article for more information about my own ISP Asahi-Net: http://www.mondaiji.com/blog/japan/general/10207-life-in-japan-english-speaking-internet-service-provider-asahi-net

I discuss mobile phone service in Japan, offering money-saving tips and alternatives to the big 3 (evil) mobile providers.

After 3 months of commuting to and from work by bicycle, I discuss learnings, enumerate tips, and offer (bad) advice regarding cycling in central Tokyo.

Some of them brick-and-mortar, some of them online--I discuss my favorite Japanese shops and digress with a few personal addiction experiences.

I discuss 6 Japanese obsessions that shed light on a culture that never fails to beguile me.

I discuss several all-encompassing themes I've discovered during my time here that summarize Japanese culture and society very conveniently.

It's time to talk about dining in Japan! I focus particularly on what makes Japan's fast food and family restaurants so unique.

I discuss four often-misunderstood things related to Japanese culture.

I discuss several things that Japan and its culture have taught me about promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I discuss key rules I live by to survive Tokyo's insane population density. If you take these golden nuggets of advice to heart, you will do just fine in Tokyo.

Part 2 of 2 of a very special episode recorded in my hometown of Los Angeles with my 3 best friends. Among other things we discuss Japan's pro wrestling scene, gun control, health care, and weddings.

Part 1 of 2 of a very special episode recorded in my hometown of Los Angeles with my 3 best friends. Among other things we discuss Japan's dark underbelly, including the red light industry and the Yakuza.

It's time for a night out on the town! I share stories and discuss 4 unique Japanese things that add a little spice to the dating and nightlife scene here.

Living abroad you gain a fascinating perspective on what the rest of the world thinks of your home country. I discuss 4 images of America that I've heard a number of times from the mouths of Japanese people. Don't shoot the messenger!

Winter is the best time to visit a Japanese onsen, aka hot spring. I share some fun experiences and provide helpful tips. It's a great show to listen to if you too have ever felt compelled to be naked in a room full of naked strangers.

Japanese people love to drink. And so do I. So let's talk about drinking in Japan: beer, sake, shochu, izakayas, yeah!

It's storytellin' time on Japanatron, so curl up by the fire and enjoy a tale of a Japan road trip gone slightly wrong. You and your intestines will never forget it.

I discuss the good, the bad, and the funny regarding life at AEON working as an English conversation teacher in Japan. Was that a run-on sentence?

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. I discuss how I deal with 3 Japanese bugs particularly active in summer.

The two and a half years I worked as an English conversation teacher in the Japan countryside were the golden days of my Japan experience. I talk primarily about daily life and spending free time in Tottori, Japan.

Japan has a few products and services that are so damn cool I can't live without them. A few may even be successful in the US, while others…no freakin' way.

Why I Can't Move Back To America - After over 8 years in Japan, I don't think I can ever move back to the USA. Here's why.

Survival Japanese - A fun outline of tips and tricks I've learned while living in Japan and interacting with the natives.

Japanese people love their cigarettes. Compared to the USA, Japan is a veritable smokers' paradise. I discuss the reasons why, and what should be done about this public health concern that annoys the crap out of me.