Our Japan

Today Roza is off once more, so we have another special guest. This is an interview from my semi-defunct Youtube channel I posted a while back. Her name is Sachiko Arae, a very good friend of mine. We talk about her dating experience and dating preferences. Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MZfqKHNHs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today Roza is off again, so we have a special guest. His name is Charles Montgomery and he's been a friend of mine for years who's been living and working in Japan for almost as long as I've known him. He explains when and where he got the interest in Japan, and what it's like living as a foreigner in Japan. We also talk about the Japanese comedy team we formed together. Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aF79ouhw87Y Tokage Paradise Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBOjKIQx_jwNlk390jlXYQ/videos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today is Kiyoshi's first solo episode. Roza is a working professional, Kiyoshi less so, so he's taking on an episode all by his lonesome. Today he discusses the Japanese news of the week including the Japanese monkey attack, an exploitative swordsmith, and an anti-ramen splash shirt. He also does an offensive stereotypical New York accent. Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk about dating and romance in Japan and our experience dating Japanese people. We talk a lot about our dating history, mainly Kiyoshi's. JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: Renai Kankei (恋愛関係) = Love Relationship Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk about the Healthcare system in Japan. We talk tonsils, car accidents, a thing called the Kuwazu Imo, shoulder pain, and general Japanese healthcare goodness and why it's better in Japan than in America. In short, if you get pregnant do it in Japan, not in America. JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: KENKOU HOKEN (健康保険/けんこうほけん) = Healthcare Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today Roza and Kiyoshi tackle Japanese food, specifically which foods they get right and which foods they get wrong. They talk about Indian Food and its abundance in Tokyo, as well as cheese, which isn't, um, in abundance, and pastries, which are impeccable. JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: GOHAN (ご飯/ごはん) = FOOD Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Today Roza and Kiyoshi tackle Japanese food, specifically which foods they get right and which foods they get wrong. They have some words about how the Japanese handle American food, specifically Hamburgers and Hot dogs, as well as the abysmal selection of Mexican Food in Tokyo. At least they get sushi right. They'll be back next week with part 2. JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: GOHAN (ご飯/ごはん) = FOOD Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

TW: There is slight mention of sexual assault. Hello and welcome back to the show. Today, in light of the recent goings on in America they decided to talk about a serious topic, abortion in Japan. JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: NINSHINCHUUZETSU (妊娠中絶/にんしんちゅうぜつ) = ABORTION Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

NO NEW EPISODE THIS WEEK DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Enjoy this BTS of our failed attempt to record this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

TW: Some talk of suicide and sexual harassment Hello and welcome back to the show. Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk Japanese trains. They talk about the world renowned Shinkansen, or, bullet train as it's commonly known to English speakers. They also talk about drunkards on the train, Roger Rabbit, and Kiyoshi ABSOLUTELY RANTS about American car culture and lack of decent public transportation in America. Enjoy our talk on the trains of Japan! JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: DENSHA (電車/でんしゃ) = TRAIN Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast MUSIC COURTESY OF: Kagi https://soundcloud.com/kagimusic/itadakimasu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Hello and welcome back to the show. Today Roza and Kiyoshi talk Japanese taxis. How they look, how they taste, how they smell. Wait a minute, wrong topic. Anyway, Taxis in Tokyo are efficient, the staff are nice and knowledgable, and Roza had a hell of a time with them recently. We also talk about alcoves and tatami mats. THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: TAKUSHI (タクシー) = TAXI Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Hello and welcome back to the show. Today Roza and Kiyoshi discuss the wonders of the Japanese convenience store. They talk about what you can do there, what you can buy there, the most popular stores, and some of the least known ones. They also talk about a particular way Roza likes her chocolate snacks, and the single most important food item they think you should buy at a convenience store in Japan. It's a good one today. THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: KONBINI (コンビニ) = Convenience Store Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC COURTESY OF: Kagi https://soundcloud.com/kagimusic/itadakimasu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Hello and welcome back to the show. Today Roza leads the conversation and raves about one of her favorite aspects of Japanese culture, the much lauded and universally praised, JAPANESE TOILET. We talk the uses, the functions, and general greatness of the all-mighty Japanese toilet! We also lament other cultures that don't embrace the same toilet technology. We also touch on Costco in Japan, certain crevices of certain areas of the body, and the pooping methods of Roza's pet cat. It's a good one today. THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: TOIRE (トイレ) = Toilet Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. FOLLOW US on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourjapanpodcast SUPPORT US on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ourjapanpodcast YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8wv-jTrFMaBuMrEz1qvAA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Hello and Welcome back to Our Japan Podcast. Today our hosts Roza and Kiyoshi talk about the changes your personality can take when you speak Japanese versus when you don't. They talk about the HBO show Tokyo Vice, Americanness, problems at the Japanese Embassy, and how to properly slurp ramen. Only the best advice from the best purveyors of Japanese culture. THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: Seikaku (せいかく, 性格) = PERSONALITY Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Hello and Welcome to the inaugural episode of Our Japan Podcast. Today our hosts Roza Akino and Kiyoshi Parker introduce themselves and explain why they are qualified to speak on all things Japanese. They talk about living in Japan, tea ceremonies, and tips on what you need to truly be able to speak the Japanese language. THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: Jiko Shoukai (自己紹介, じこしょうかい) = Self-Introductions Ourjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments which may be read on the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support

Here's a teaser for what's to come from the newest in Japan Podcasting, Our Japan Podcast, brought to you by one gorgeous Entertainer living in Japan, Roza Akino, and one average dude with deep ties to the land of the rising sun, Kiyoshi Parker. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourjapanpodcast/support