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Ep. #17 | Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Real or Fake? Pt.1

2021-05-1221:49

Bonjour! We’re finally back again to talk about something interesting! You want to go visit Paris one day? Then ‘Emily in Paris’ is not the best show to watch before you fly out. In this episode, we invited our special guests to discuss and verify this Netflix original show you loved to hate-watch. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #EmilyInParis #Netflix #NetflixDrama #CultureDifference #Paris #ネトフリ

Ep. #16 | "KOKUHAKU/Love Confessing" in Japan

2021-02-1732:53

Let’s talk about LOVE. Have you ever confessed your love to the person you like? Did you ever feel pressured to say something when someone confessed his/her feeling for you? Why Shy Japanese people want to start their love relationships from the act of KOKUHAKU (LOVE CONFESSION)? Yoko welcomes her amazing quest (a.k.a Gentleman) from Manila and discuss about Love expression and Physical intimacy in Japan. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #LoveExpression #LoveConfessing #LoveConfession #JapaneseCulture #KOKUHAU

Ep. #15 | Answer And Save 10 People from Twitter

2021-01-2739:43

All of their voices deserve to be heard. That is why Yukina is here for you. NO ONE EVER ASKS but this time Yukina is SERIOUSLY going to listen to their voices (only 10 people) and kindly offers to answer to their questions (from random posts on Twitter). Perhaps this week’s episode can help with any of you having an essential crisis. (…or not) We gotta keep doing this until we can make a difference in this world. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #WhatWouldYukinaThink #Savetheworld #Twitter #PostsFromTwitter

Ep. #14 | Differences Between Japan and The US

2021-01-0631:19

Here Here! We are back with our friend MAYO from OHIO! Are you curious about differences between Japan and the US? Listen to Yoko, Yukina and Mayo discussing but keep in mind that we always love talking random things and these are just all from our perspective. Finally we find out the answer to one of life’s greatest riddles - where is our IDEAL GUY hiding??? Mayo knows where he is. (She is not lying) Let’s all survive this continuous crazy time TOGETHER. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #LifeintheUS #LifeinJapan #CultureDifferences #Covid19 #Mulan #Disney+ #JobInterview #IdealMan

Ep. #13 | Ohio Lady Misses 7-11 ONIGIRI

2021-01-0346:02

Ohayo (Good Morning) Ohio! Welcome back to the show! Do you want to live overseas (especially in the US)? Are you worried if you can understand American speaking English? What’s like working in the US as a women? How tax payment system works? Will we be missing Yakitori? (Hell Yes!) Our cool friend Mayo from Ohio shares her wisdom on living/working overseas. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #LifeintheUS #Konbini

Ep. #12 | Powerful Women in URY & Office Flowers in JPN

2020-12-2434:53

Hola! We are back with a lovely passionate couple Ignacio&Chii! They are trying to help us figure Feminism in Uruguay out but we all get distracted in the middle of taking when Yukina mentions about the word of “Office Flowers.” And of course Yukina finds the best solution for empowering all Japanese women. (She is so smart and drunk) If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs #feminism #BTS

Ep. #11 | Fart Makes Our Bonding Strong

2020-12-1634:58

For those that are curious about the key to build a strong relationship, our special guests Chii & Ignacio have the perfect answer for you. Perhaps this week’s episode can help with any of you having (will be having) a Fart crisis with your partner. Eventually Ignacio enlightens us with the secret to controlling your fart sound. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #10 | HOTTEST Guys on Earth 2020

2020-11-2539:24

2020 hasn’t made it easy for everyone. However there is an indisputable fact: Streamings are driving us nuts. We meet amazingly handsome people every single day (in our dreams too). This episode will explore the impact of the hottest creatures on earth. Let us know who’s your MAN. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #9 | 13 Honest Pros and Cons of Living in Japan as a Foreigner

2020-11-1146:13

The episode you've all been waiting for. This week Yoko welcomes her special guest a.k.a her amazing friend Odding to discuss about the Best and Worst Things about living in Japan from a foreigner POV. Odding's list goes on and on! Disclaimer: Odding really loves Japan, museums, biking and Eggs. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #8 | GANDHISM Is One Way To Live...Too Ultimate?

2020-11-0626:21

Discussion continues from our previous episode. Why some people are stealing others’ time? Maybe They believe that time lasts forever? Yukina shares her ultimate thoughts on our precious TIME. P.S. EIKO is trying to make her story as short as possible. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #7 | Is Being Late Sinful?

2020-10-2824:35

Are you usually early, on time or late? For those that tend to be late and want to avoid giving a bad impression, Yoko, Eiko and Yukina (on behalf of Japanese who grew up in culture of punctuality) have the perfect tips to never follow. If you’re always on time person, please plug your ears. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #6 | Direct Communication VS Indirect Communication

2020-10-2236:40

The topic we discussed in our previous episode is still stuck in our heads. Yoko, Eiko, and Yukina ponder on Direct and Indirect cultures. Let’s consider this way; Being direct is not something like you tell EXACTLY WHAT’S ALL in your mind. You don’t need to say to your date “I’m not interested in you because you have NO HAIR!” If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #5 | "I LOVE YOU" in JAPANESE

2020-10-1445:07

Have you ever said "AISHITERU/I love you" to anyone? Why it's so difficult to say it in Japanese? Why some foreign guys believe that Japanese women saying NO mean YES. (Eww) Yoko, Eiko, and Yukina tackle life’s hard questions. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #4 | Magical Stretch Bands and Incredible Fake Stars from Amazon

2020-10-0743:29

Amazon and Yoko have a love-hate relationship. And their relationship went to the NEXT LEVEL. (So do Eiko and Yukina.) It's time to show off how much we have wasted in this crazy time and on what! In this episode, you better keep your phone or pc close to you so that you can get things delivered right away! If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rate on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Also connect with us on Instagram! @obandesujoinus #ObanDesuJoinUs

Ep. #3 | Surf buddies became a disgusting couple

2020-09-2427:16

Our trip was magical. On the way back from Shimoda trip with our trip/surf buddies, Eiko confessed what happened between her and our friend Kirk. It was pretty disgusting, unsexy but funny. Listen and find out why and how they got so close emotionally. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe and connect with us on Instagram! Instagram @obandesujoinus

Ep. #2 | Being “Yes Man” Pt.2

2020-09-1728:36

It’s sad that Japanese people tend to say “Yes”. Is it because we don’t want to use our brains much? Eiko shares a horrible story of her boss while he was traveling around Mt.Fuji. Big bonus! In the end of this episode, Yukina gives you a funny tip for avoiding shit talks with strangers in Japan. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe and connect with us on Instagram! Instagram @obandesujoinus

Ep. #1 | Being “Yes Man” Pt.1

2020-09-1028:48

Are you a “Yes Man” type of a person or not? Do you consider being “Yes man” is a part of beautiful Japanese culture? Yoko, Eiko, and our special guest Yukina share our own experiences and thoughts about “saying NO”. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe and connect with us on Instagram! Instagram @obandesujoinus

Ep. #0 | Introducing our “OBAN DESU. JOIN US.”!!

2020-09-0602:59

City girl, Yoko and countryside girl, Eiko. After spending some time in overseas, we met in Tokyo about three years ago and are growing and glowing with bunch of cool, funny, amazing friends from all over the world. Thanks to them, we have so many things to discuss. Topics will be from our daily lives to Gender equality…maybe. Please check our Japanese podcast out too if you are interested. Have your favorite your drink yet? Cool, join Us!

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