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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

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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: 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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

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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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

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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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

37 - Japanese Holidays

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? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

36 - Overtime in Japan

I narrate and reflect upon a personal medical emergency experience that landed me in a Japanese hospital for a week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

35 - The Hyponatremia Incident

I recall and discuss my experience in Tokyo during and after the massive March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

34 - Remembering the 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

33 - Japanese TV

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

32 - Noise Pollution in Japan

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

31 - IT Jobs in Japan

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

30 - Experiences in Japanese Show Biz Part 2

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

29 - Experiences in Japanese Show Biz

I present Japanese language study tips and mental shortcuts that have aided me in the quest to learn this often bewildering tongue. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

28 - Tips for Studying Japanese

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

27 - I Don't Get It

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

26 - Japanese Service

Writer / comedian / American ex-pat David Pavlina hosts Japanatron--a podcast about life, learnings, and cultural experiences in the land of the rising sun. A wide variety of topics related to Japan are covered, all told from the standpoint of an American living in Tokyo. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japanatron/support

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