Join us (Michael & Yuriko) for an in-depth look into the life and experiences of a medical college student in Nara, Japan. We will discuss all kinds of topics including: medical colleges in Japan, student life, Nara and it's surroundings, and much more! We hope this podcast can be a source of information and entertainment for those who are interested in medical college and Japan. Thanks for listening! Please leave reviews and share with your friends. We would love to hear from you! If you have any comments or ideas for topics, contact us here: mwblodgett@naramed-u.ac.jp
It's always bittersweet when something comes to an end—sad to see it finish, but exciting to embrace new challenges and experiences. In today's episode, the series finale, Teacher Michael reflects on nearly five years with Medical Student Life in Japan. He shares some key stats and highlights from the past five seasons. A big thank you to all the listeners who have supported and tuned in to hear the stories of these incredible medical students in Nara, Japan. Until we meet again—enjoy!
In today's episode, Takeshi returns for an engaging conversation about his upcoming spring vacation plans to Yakushima and his experiences as a 4th-year medical student learning from senior doctors in the hospital. Enjoy!
In today's episode, the funny and charming 4th-year student, Takeshi, is back! We kick off our conversation with a laugh as he shares his recent battle with the flu, the rise of online doctor consultations, and his adventures on scenic night trains. But that's not all—Takeshi opens up about the real challenges rural hospitals are facing, including the growing shortage of new recruits. It's an insightful and entertaining chat you won't want to miss!
In this episode, we welcome Hayato back for his second appearance! We kick things off with a warm-up chat about his recent final exams before diving deep into the world of Japanese instant noodles. Hayato gives us a quick history lesson on these iconic noodles, and then the real fun begins—we taste and review three different kinds! We had a blast, and we hope you enjoy it just as much!
In this episode, Michael welcomes third-year student Hayato onto the show. Hayato is a passionate and diligent student who not only studies hard but also devotes his time to research. We talk about his studies, his research interests, his unique part-time job, and much more. Enjoy!
It was a lot of fun to have Reina on the show for the first time. Reina has been interested in English for a long time. Beyond the compulsory English class, she joined English elective classes and is a member of the ESS (English) club. She is now eager to participate in a clerkship overseas next year, so she is studying hard to get the required IELTS English exam score. In today's chat, she introduced herself in detail and we talked about her love of tea, her part-time job, clinical training at the hospital, her recent IELTS exam, and much more. Enjoy!
In today's episode, the teacher (Michael) catches up with 5th-Year Student (Takeshi). Takeshi recently had a one-month break from school and took a European trip with some classmates. He talks about some of his troubles when using public transportation in other countries, the sights he visited, and the food he ate. Michael also shares some of his own experiences from his previous travels in Europe, and Takeshi asks him about his experiences when first coming to Japan. Enjoy!
Takeshi stopped in for an unscripted chat. We talked about his recent 4th year exams including a computer test and a medical training test. We also talk about his upcoming European adventure during autumn break. As always, Takeshi brings a lot of positive energy. Enjoy!
The always fun and positive Takeshi returns for another chat. This time the teacher (Michael) and Takeshi talk about a hypothetical situation where a diabetic patient is not necessarily following the advice from the medical staff. We discuss what is the best solution when these types of situations arise. What would you do if you were the one treating the patient? Enjoy!
We enter our 5th season of Medical Student Life in Japan. Yes, we are continuing to record new episodes this year, but they will come out less frequently than in previous school years. We still hope to bring you a lot of fun conversations and content. Thank you for always listening to our podcast. In today`s episode, Takeshi returns to the podcast. Now, a 4th-year student and learning many new things. We talk about Takeshi`s hobbies like murder mystery games and singing lessons, the teacher Michael`s recent family trip to South Korea, and a deep dive into the system for recent medical school graduates to learn about the different medical specializations by rotating through departments for the first two years. It is always fun to chat with Takeshi. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today`s episode, Teacher Michael and 4th-year nursing student Yuka talk about her final research project as a nursing student, upcoming graduation, and the start of her professional career as a nurse. This is the last episode of the 2023-2024 school year and our last time to have Yuka on the podcast as a student. What a great conversation! Enjoy! Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity License code: N0XO4RSTXSGFSTEY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, now 4th-Year Medical Students Takeshi and Kento and 5th-Year Medical Student talk about the fun things they have been doing during winter break including: singing lessons, temp. work at a Japanese hotel, and a first-aid study trip in New Zealand. Apologies for the sound. It appears the microphone was not turned on. Enjoy! Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity License code: N0XO4RSTXSGFSTEY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, Michael (the teacher) and Takeshi (3rd-year student) have a great chat about Takeshi`s recent trip to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand during his school break. On his longest overseas trip to date, he talks about the great food he ate, hotel changes with a special upgrade, and some of the highlights in each country. As always, Takeshi brings along some funny stories. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today 's episode Michael (the teacher) and 5th-year medical students Momoko and Satoshi sit down for an unplanned free chat. We dive into the world of cold therapy and whether the cold (ice baths, cold showers, etc.) are good for your health depending on your age. It was a fun conversation and we think you will like it too. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, 5th-year medical students Momoko and Satoshi recap the autumn school festival at our university. The 5th-year medical students and 2nd-year nursing students are in charge of organizing the two-day school festival, so both Momoko and Satoshi were busy. They talk about the different festival activities in detail including what they were in charge of. This is a great insiders look into the very unique cultural phenomenon known as the Japanese school festival. We think you are really going to love this one. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, 4th-year nursing student Yuka and 3rd-year medical students Kento and Takeshi talk about the different kinds of colleges in Japan including nursing, medical, dental, and economics. This is a really fun and enlightening discussion as two of these students had studied previously at different universities prior to choosing medical college. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
We had a funny and lively conversation in today's episode. Michael (teacher), Satoshi (5th-year medical student), Momoko (5th-year medical student), and Takeshi (3rd-year medical student) talked about what they did this past weekend including Takeshi's somewhat embarrassing, but hilarious Crocs story. We then talked about the process for applying to clinical clerkships overseas including all of the challenges to make it happen. Enjoy! Glamping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamping Crocs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode the teacher (Michael) and 4th-Year Nursing student Yuka and 3rd-Year Medical Student Takeshi get together for a chat about the students' summer vacation. Yuka was busy studying while Takeshi traveled all over Japan by train. Some fun and interesting stories by both students. Enjoy! Kasuga Shrine in Nara https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/en/about_en/ Izumo-taisha in Shimane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo-taisha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
We are back! After a two-month break, the podcast is back and better than ever. In today's episode, the teacher (Michael) and three 5th-year medical students Satoshi, Haruka, and Momoko talk about their travels during summer break. Satoshi and Haruka both visited Europe and Momoko went to California. It was a lot of fun to catch up. Enjoy! Miyagi Prefecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyagi_Prefecture Tashiro Island (Cat Island) https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5031.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
We have reached the end of the spring semester! In today's episode, the teacher (Michael), 5th-year students Momoko and Satoshi, and 3rd-year student Takeshi have a friendly chat outside the university reflecting on the spring semester and discussing our upcoming summer break plans. Enjoy the episode and we will be with you again in late September! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this special long episode, 3rd-year Medical Student Takeshi hosts our Japanese Karaage & Fried Chicken end-of-semester party. We tried seven different kinds of convenience stores and fast food fried chicken. All the while, Takeshi shares interesting facts and quizzes us on our Japanese Fried Chicken knowledge. We had a blast! We hope you enjoy this special extended episode! Japanese karaage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, 4th-year nursing student returns from her recent one-month nursing clerkship. She talks about the experience and the important lessons she has learned both on the clerkship and in her four years of nursing college. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, our three 5th-year medical students (Satoshi, Haruka, & Momoko) talk about their experiences working at the hospital over the past year. This leads to a discussion about lifestyle diseases, their causes, and some possible solutions as they consider their future as medical doctors in Japan. Enjoy! Lifestyle diseases https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifestyle_disease --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this fun episode, Takeshi and Kento talk about their favorite way to travel throughout Japan - the Shinkansen (bullet train). They even dragged Michael (the teacher) into the conversation to talk about other fun ways to travel in Japan. Enjoy! Shinkansen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, the entire podcast team tries our hand at making "Chikugashi" which are Do-It-Yourself Candy Sets. We made all kinds of sets including: hamburgers & fries, sushi, bento (lunchbox), matsuri (festival), and spherical gummies. These incredibly intelligent medical students had their minds and skills put to the test in this episode. We had an especially good time making this podcast episode! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it. Please leave a great review wherever you listen to podcasts and/or contact us with comments/feedback/topic suggestions at: mwblodgett@naramed-u.ac.jp Examples of "Chikugashi" (Japanese DIY Candy Sets) https://www.japancandystore.com/collections/diy-candy?gclid=CjwKCAjw-b-kBhB-EiwA4fvKrJX-nhG-QVIIc6hiKfbYjRpuuJInVISRQ9A0XLFriJfugweFbWYFsxoC9H8QAvD_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In today`s episode, 4th-Year nursing student Yuka and 5th-Year medical student Momoko discuss gender roles in nursing, medicine, and in Japan. These two outstanding students are so thoughtful and articulate! Enjoy! Edo Period https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, 5th-Year Student Satoshi talks about his recent trip to Thailand to participate in a clinical clerkship at Chiang Mai University. He shares stories about working in the emergency department, similarities and differences between Thailand and Japan, and finally how he was inspired to improve his life and create an international student group back at his own university. Enjoy! Chiang Mai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai Chiang Mai University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai_University --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, we introduce the final two members of our podcast team. 3rd-Year Students Kento and Takeshi bring a lot of fun and humor to the class. In this conversation, they share some interesting facts about themselves. For example, they are both transfer students, both like walking, and both like travel. And of course, they love karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken). Enjoy! Some info. for today's episode Ehime Prefecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehime_Prefecture Matsuyama City https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsuyama Dogo Hot Springs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dōgo_Onsen Shinkansen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen Karaage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, our regular listeners may recognize the voice of 5th-Year Student Satoshi who has joined the podcast a couple of times in the past. He is now an official member of the podcast team! Also, we introduce the wonderful 5th-Year Student Momoko. In this conversation, the two students interview each other and we get to know them a little bit better. Satoshi talks about travel and Momoko talks about the unique Japanese Giant Salamander. Enjoy! Chiang Mai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai Nagano and the Japanese Alps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Alps Japanese Giant Salamander https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_giant_salamander --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
This is the start of our 4th season! We have some new faces or should I say voices to the team this year. It is a great mixture of upperclassmen with both medical and nursing students. In this episode, 4th-Year Nursing Student Yuka and 5th-Year Medical Student introduce each other. Enjoy! Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_calligraphy Radiology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiology Brain as Food https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_as_food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
The tables are turned in today`s episode! Rather than students interviewing each other or the teacher (Michael) interviewing the students, in this episode a 4th-year student decided to interview Michael. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, 1st-year student Kai who happens to work at a pizza delivery shop in Japan talks about all things pizza including Japanese pizza, Pizza Day, and a unique pizza campaign involving tattoos. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
What a treat! Itsuki first joined the podcast for an interview back in December 2020. One of our most listened-to podcast episodes of all time! And now he is back to tell us about all the interesting things that have happened in his 4th and 5th years of medical school. He is such an intelligent person and a wonderful conversationalist too. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
This is a 2-part episode. In the first conversation, 1st-year student Daichi talks about role models with 1st-year student Mahoko. In the 2nd conversation, 1st-year student Kenta explains to Michael (teacher) about birthday celebrations around the world including Japan. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
2nd-Year Student Yuzu returns to the show for her 3rd time! In this episode, the teacher (Michael) and Yuzu talk about movies and shows. Yuzu recommends some English-language movies and shows and some recent Japanese movies and shows. Michael also shares a few of his Japanese favorites. Minor spoiler alerts if you have not seen these shows yet. But we don`t give a way too many details. It was a really fun chat. Enjoy! Yuzu`s recommendations: The Transporter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Transporter Home Alone 3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone_3 Hannah Montana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Montana K.C. Undercover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K.C._Undercover I Want to Eat Your Pancreas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_to_Eat_Your_Pancreas_(film) Gokusen https://asianwiki.com/Gokusen Michael`s Recommendations Shall we dance? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shall_We_Dance%3F_(1996_film) Kikujiro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kikujiro Die Hard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In today`s episode, first-year student Junta shares some tips for those who want to travel to places in Japan that Japanese people like to visit. Most foreign tourists tend to stay on the "Golden Route" which starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka/Kyoto However, there are several other places Junta thinks you should check out. Enjoy! Okinawa https://visitokinawajapan.com Shisa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shisa Hokkaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkaido Kanazawa https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode teacher (Michael) welcomes 4th-year medical student Tomotaka. We cover everything under the sun, including his study, club activities (English and Tea Ceremony), research in the cardiology lab, 4th-year hospital visits, and his recent experience as a patient. This was an enjoyable conversation. Enjoy! Nara Medical University ESS club https://naramed-ess-2015.jimdofree.com Tea Ceremony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_tea_ceremony Vestibular Neuritis https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15227-vestibular-neuritis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
We continue the series with 1st-year students. We have two great conversations packed into this one episode. First, Mahoko introduces Christmas in Japan with the help of Daichi. In the second conversation, Hagumi talks about Oshogatsu (New Year Holiday) with Misaki. As usual, there is a lot of talk about yummy Japanese food! Enjoy! Fried chicken on Christmas in Japan https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/kfc-christmas-tradition-japan/index.html New Year`s things kadomatsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadomatsu kagami mochi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagami_mochi hatsumode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatsumōde osechi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osechi nanakusagayu https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2023/01/nanakusa-gayu-new-years-porridge-explained/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, 1st-year student Hana introduces famous Japanese sweets from Nara to 1st-year student Junta. Enjoy! Manju https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manjū Please leave reviews and SHARE with your friends. We would love to hear from you! If you have any comments or ideas for topics, contact us here: mwblodgett@naramed-u.ac.jp Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In today's episode, we welcome 4th-Year Student Satoshi to the podcast. Satoshi is a very active medical student. Not only is he a great student, but he also is president of the school's ESS (English club) and participates in stem cell research in one of the university laboratories. In this conversation, we cover topics like school life, English club, stem cell research for COPD, and travel in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy! Stem cell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell COPD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
December has arrived! We are nearing the end of the year and the holiday season in Japan. Starting with this episode and continuing in the coming weeks, each first-year student has chosen a theme/topic to research and introduce to our podcast audience. We start this round of episodes with Misaki (and Hagumi) introducing the world of Japanese public baths and saunas. Enjoy! We hope to hear from you! Please send us an email at mwblodgett@naramed-u.ac.jp Or leaves us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5 Japanese public baths https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentō Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, we welcome 2nd-Year student Yuzu back to the podcast. She talks in detail about her research at the university lab, her upcoming research clerkship in Tokyo, basketball club adventures, and more. Enjoy! Immunology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunology Ise Shrine sightseeing and food https://www.isejingu.or.jp/en/ https://okageyokocho.com/main/en_okage/ https://www.akafuku.co.jp/en/ https://foodinjapan.org/kansai/mie/ise-udon/ Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
Boo! A couple of weeks ago the Podcast Team had a small Halloween Party after researching Halloween in America and Japan. In this episode, Daichi and Mahoko talk about how Halloween became popular in Japan and some recent customs associated with Halloween. Enjoy! Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
This is part 2 of our School Festival Recap. We have two fun and lively conversations. The first conversation is with 1st-year students Kenta and Kai. The second conversation is with Junta and Hana. The students really show their friendly and fun personalities in these two fun conversations. Enjoy! Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In today`s episode, we have two fun conversations about the recent school festival (culture festival) at Nara Medical University. School festivals are a unique part of Japanese school culture, and the one at this university has some great aspects. The students talk about all the food booths, games, activities, and entertainment. You will surely enjoy this episode. Part 2 coming next week. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_festival_(Japan) Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
Wow! We have now created 50 episodes. It has been great to see all the students contributing to our podcast. We hope to continue for at least 50 more. In today`s episode, we have two conversations about the recent summer holiday break. First, we have Mahoko and Hagumi, and then Koshiro and Daichi. Enjoy! Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
Welcome back to Medical Student Life in Japan. We have returned from summer break and the students are back to studying hard this fall semester. In this episode, we introduce our five newest podcast team members: Hana, Misaki, Junta, Kenta, and Kai. Enjoy! Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode Michael (the teacher) chats with 2nd Year medical student Yuzu. Yuzu talks about a lot of fun topics and best of all shares how she became such an excellent English speaker. Enjoy! Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, 1st-year student Daichi takes us on a walking tour of Imai Town located down the road from our university. The episode includes Daichi's introduction to the historical ImaiTown followed by a tour of some sightseeing spots there with Teacher Michael and students Koshiro, Daichi, Mahoko, and Hagumi. Enjoy! Imai Town https://www.city.kashihara.nara.jp/kanko/en/imaicho.html Shounenji Temple https://www.imaicyou-syounenji.com/en.html Imanishi Ke https://www.japanese-wiki-corpus.org/building/Imanishi-ke%20Jutaku%20(Imanishi%20familys%20House).html Unomachi Cafe https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057594993993 Inondo Cafe https://www.instagram.com/inondcafe/?hl=ja Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In this episode, the teacher (Michael) has a good chat with 2nd-Year Student Koshiro shortly before the summer break. They talk about Koshiro`s studies, upcoming exams, summer break plans, and the current situation with the pandemic in Japan. Enjoy! Tokyo Disneyland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Disneyland Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message
In today`s episode, 1st-year students Hagumi and Mahoko introduce some food specialties from Nara where our university is located. After that, the podcast team enjoys trying some of the foods. A lot of laughs in this one. Enjoy! Foods introduced: kakinohazushi https://food.nara-oman.org/en/kakinohasushi/ yomogimochi (see video of the famous shop!) https://travel.gaijinpot.com/nakatanidou-mochi-shop/ Miwa (Sakurai) somen https://foodinjapan.org/kansai/miwa-somen/ Matcha Runando (Japanese cookie - matcha flavored) https://suposaka.net/from-bourbons-popular-confectionary-lumonde-comes-the-new-luxurious-rumando-uji-matcha-cacao-for-a-limited-time-only/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message