Entertainer, Artist and Translator Roza Akino, and Author/Illustrator Kiyoshi Parker bring you the latest news and opinions about the the land of the rising sun. With over 20 years experience with the country and its people between the two of them, please join them to hear everything from tips on traveling through it, to their unique experiences had while living there. From toilets and tea ceremonies, from cuisine to Anime, there isn't a Japanese topic we won't cover. Our Japan Podcast is your hub for everything Japanese.
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14. ADVENTURES IN JAPANESE DATING - Interview With A Japanese Woman: Sachiko Arae
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.
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11 Aug 2022
13. Interview with a Japanophile - Charles Montgomery
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.
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5 Aug 2022
12. Japanese Monkeys Attack! JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: SARU (猿・さる) = Monkey
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.
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28 Jul 2022
11. Romance and Dating in Japan - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: れんあいかんけい (恋愛関係) = Love Relationship
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
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20 Jul 2022
10. The Japanese Healthcare System - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: けんこうほけん (健康保険)
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
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13 Jul 2022
9. What Foods Japan Gets Right and Wrong: PART 2 - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: ごはん
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
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7 Jul 2022
8. What Japan Gets Right and Wrong: FOOD EDITION PART 1 - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: ごはん
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
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29 Jun 2022
7. Abortion in Japan - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: にんしんちゅうぜつ
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
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22 Jun 2022
NO NEW EPISODE: ENJOY THIS BTS OF OUR FAILED ATTEMPT
NO NEW EPISODE THIS WEEK DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Enjoy this BTS of our failed attempt to record this week.
15 Jun 2022
6. Trains of Japan - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: でんしゃ (電車)
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
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8 Jun 2022
5. Tokyo Taxi Talk - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: タクシー
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
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1 Jun 2022
4. The Deal With Japanese Convenience Stores - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: コンビニ
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
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25 May 2022
3. Japanese Toilet Talk - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: トイレ
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
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19 May 2022
2. Japanese Personality Change - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: せいかく(性格)
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
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11 May 2022
1. Let Us Introduce Ourselves - JAPANESE WORD OF THE EPISODE: じこしょうかい (自己紹介)
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
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10 May 2022
TEASER: Our Japan Podcast Episode 1 - Intros
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.
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