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From casual noodle bars to Japanese-style pubs, to fancy kaiseki multi-course dinners, Japan has a vast array of dining options. What should you expect when you sit down to eat? In our final episode for the season, Japan for Beginners looks at some basic things you might encounter when you’re at the table ready to chow down.
Mystery sound: 00:05 Intro: 00:45 Tip #1: 01:03 Tip #2: 02:47 Tip #3: 04:40 Tip #4: 05:49 Tip #5: 06:46 Tip #6: 07:28 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 09:46 This week’s sound: 10:08Follow
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It's hard to find a bad meal in Japan. Convenience stores and shops on the street offer a bevvy of delicious snacks, drinks and full meals. But how is eating and drinking in public perceived in Japan? Just because you can, does it mean you should? Find out more in this week’s episode.
Intro: 01:26 Tip #1: 02:34 Tip #2: 02:57 Tip #3: 03:24 Tip #4: 05:10 Tip #5: 06:08 Long distance trains: 06:37 Walking and eating: 06:59 Alcohol in public: 07:43 Convenience store eating: 09:58 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 10:14Links
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It's another bonus episode! So far, my tips have been to help you not tick off the locals. In this episode, I thought I'd better include one that will help you not get run over by the locals.
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“Surely I can use my credit card and handover my cash like anywhere else, right?” You wouldn’t be wrong to assume that, but a cash-based society like Japan has certain rituals and customs that come with the territory. Get a bit more insight into how things work when it comes to money in Japan.
Bad behaviour alert: 00:43 Intro: 02:24 Tip #1: 04:27 Tip #2: 07:18 Tip #3: 08:09 Tip #4: 10:18 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 11:13 This week’s sound: 11:48Links
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This episode is part two on Movement -- that is, how to get from A to B in Japan without adding to the chaos. Check out this week’s three tips.
Intro: 00:22 Tip #1: 00:49 Tip #2: 01:39 Tip #3: 04:56 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 05:54 This week’s sound: 06:57Links
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It's a bonus episode! Japan is full of different genres of restaurants and bars, including the Japanese pub or izakaya. My friend Saya has an important public service announcement for all izakaya first-timers.
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How do you move from A to B without adding to the chaos? There are certainly written rules, but a lot of them are unwritten. Your host, Sam is here to give you some tips on movement.
Intro: 00:39 Tip #1: 01:28 For more info on space, check out episode 2: 03:35 Tip #2: 05:05 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 07:57 This week’s sound: 08:39Follow
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Should I bring an umbrella to Japan? What are some things to consider when using umbrellas in Japan? Tell me about used umbrella condoms already! Find out more about umbrellas and umbrella etiquette in this week’s episode.
Intro: 00:34 The umbrella/kasa Chinese character: 00:45 Typhoon 01:08 Umbrella Fun Fact #1: 01:43 Umbrella Fun Fact #2: 02:43 Tip #1: 03:58 Used Umbrella Condoms: 05:10 Tip #2: 09:09 Tip #3: 09:58 Parasols & Sunbrellas: 11:21 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 12:42Links
Episode 3: Rubbish Bonus Episode 1 Umbrellas and Diversity Japan for Beginners Blog A Tokyo Umbrella Sharing ServiceFollow
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Japan isn't the only country with a shoes-off-inside culture. In this episode, we look at the where, who and most importantly, the why when it comes to shoes, socks and slippers in Japan.
Intro: 00:35 Tip #1: 01:00 Tip #2: 03:33 Tip #3: 05:06 Tip #4: 06:28 Tip #5: 07:52 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 09:49 Bonus Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 11:04 Shitennoji Flea Market 12:21Links
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Surprise! It's a bonus episode! Every place you walk into and out of as a customer will have someone greeting you in some way. Feeling overwhelmed with how to respond? Language teacher Masa shares with us a tip on what to do.
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Rubbish. Trash. Garbage. Whatever you call it, we all need to make a bigger effort to reduce the amount of waste we produce. How does rubbish and recycling work in Japan? What can you do to help keep things clean and tidy? Find out in this week's episode.
Introduction: 00:38 The Big Four categories: 01:30 Rubbish & recycling terminology: 01:52 Tip #1: 03:35 Tip #2: 06:20 Tip #3: 08:25 Tip #4: 11:16 Tip #5: 12:24 Osaka’s Maishima Waste Management Factory: 13:33 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 14:15Links
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How mindful are you of the space you take up? In Japan, space is even more of a premium, so find out how you can be a better visitor when it comes to space.
Intro: 00:30 Tip #1: 03:41 Tip #2: 05:07 Tip #3: 06:19 Tip #4: 08:33 Tip #5: 10:20 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 11:48 A note on Japan's big beasties: 12:41Links
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What kind of sounds and noises should you expect to encounter? How careful should you be with noise? And why? Find out more in episode one.
Intro: 00:08 Four typical sounds/noises: 00:30 Tips: 04:35 Tip #1: 04:44 Tip #2: 05:40 Tip #3: 07:08 Tip #4: 08:18 Tip #5: 09:01 Scavenger Hunt Challenge: 10:25Links
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Japan has always been a popular tourist destination and tourist numbers have continued to skyrocket. With the 2020 Olympics just around the corner, Japan will experience unprecedented levels of visitors.
While tourism helps the local economy, it inevitably costs in other ways. There is plenty of information out there on how to get what you want out of Japan, but not so much on how to give back. This podcast aims to point you in the right direction.
Thanks for checking it out!
