Episodes
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Michael and Jordan talk about all the different things that give winter vibes in Japan, including heated tables, bathing in citrus, stores and trains that are suffocatingly hot, fried chicken, Christmas cakes, and more!
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
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Michael and Jordan talk about Okinawa, its history, the famous castle that recently burned down, and the extremely tasty soki soba. Jordan also gives a quick update about Gävle goat in Sweden.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
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Michael and Jordan talk about the history and origins of furusato nozei in Japan, some of the more outlandish "return gifts" one used to be able to receive for a donation, and how the whole system works.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
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In this special episode, Michael and Jordan interview Una, an exchange student from Iceland. Una shares her unique perspective on growing up in Iceland, what her life is like now as an exchange student in Japan, how she became interested in Japan, and more!
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OnJapanTime was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michael and Jordan talk about the culture of perseverance in Japan, the concept of everyone working through a challenge/difficulty together, and the importance of learning from our mistakes.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michael and Jordan talk about the history of the phone, their experiences growing up with different technologies, and discuss smartphone addiction in Japan.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
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Jordan quizzes Michael to see if he can guess the results of a survey in which Japanese people voted to pick the most iconic characters from Japan. They were both shocked to find it wasn't Mario!
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jordan and Michael talk about all the different kinds of seaweed that are typically eaten in Japan and share their stories about some of the unique/wild seafood dishes they have tried.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the different kinds of English teaching jobs that one can do in Japan, including ALT work, English conversation (Eikaiwa) work, and other part-time English jobs.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael discuss everything TV, including how to watch TV in Japan, the different kinds of typical shows that are on air in Japan, their own favorite Japanese shows, as well as the national broadcaster NHK.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the history of neighborhood associations, consider whether they are still useful or not, and talk about their own experiences with their local neighborhood associations.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael discuss whether they think Nagoya is the best place to live in Japan. They also give some advice to tourists who are planning on visiting Nagoya/Japan.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk all about bread in Japan. Yum yum!
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael share life hacks to make your move to Japan as easy as possible.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the countless ways to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Japanese.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this special (and extra long!) episode of OnJapanTime, Jordan shares the details of his once-in-a-lifetime summer trip to England, Switzerland, and Italy.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the first half of this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the unique school customs that are common in Japan, including how students get to school, school lunches, and who "owns" the classroom. Then in the second half, they continue the discussion and Jordan shares a shocking story of the pool cleaning day at an elementary school that he used to work at, while Michael shares information about shoes, uniforms, and one's appearance in school. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the words "beside" and "besides", how to use them, and how they are different.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the first half of this episode, Jordan and Michael share the best things about life in the USA, with both of them mostly agreeing on all the positive aspects of life in America. Then in the second half, they switch to talk about the best things about living in Japan, and Michael strangely forgets to include one of the very best things about Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the word "tongue" and how it is useful.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this special episode of OnJapanTime, Jordan guides Michael down a trip through memory lane. We hope you enjoy!
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the first half of this episode, Michael shares his experience using the unemployment system in Japan and shares a shocking story about an acquaintance who got the world's most amazing severance package. Then in the second half, Michael outlines the main types of employment in Japan and shares the merits and demirts of each of them. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) continue the discussion about the word "yet" and the additional uses and meanings it has.
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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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