Japan Travel and Friends

Shinagawa City is one of Tokyo’s most interesting places to visit. Here, old streets and historical temples and shrines stand encircled by towering high rises. For the very first time, JT and friends left the podcast studio and embarked on a journey to discover Shinagawa! Come along on this adventure with us and explore the art, culture, history, local food, and more of this charming ward. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with you! Check out this page to find out more about Shinagawa: https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shin... 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom    Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/    Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/    Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/  🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/  🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

The guys are joined by JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about scary Japanese stories, urban legends, and all things Japanese demons... Welcome back! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW VERONICA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_rose__/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Welcome back, Friends! Today we are joined by Julie, JT fellow member, to talk about...all things fish in Japan! The guys talk about the main dishes, how fish relates to some very old Japanese traditions and the culture, and some really cool facts about the marine world in Japan. Special delicious product revealed at the end - stay tuned!! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Special Halloween Episode! Anna and Davide are joined by JT dear member Maria to chat about Halloween in Japan, tell scary old stories from Japan, and give you some tips about how to enjoy the Halloween season in Tokyo! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW MARIA: https://www.instagram.com/ariyamaria_/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/   Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ  Here are the timestamps:  0:00 Teaser  0:56 Intro  1:32 Today’s Topic: Halloween in Japan! And Scary Tales  2:24 How people celebrate Halloween in Japan  2:43 Shibuya on Halloween  3:24 Halloween Train in Tokyo  4:25 Trick or Treating in Japan  5:02 Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland  5:30 Halloween Parade in Roppongi, Tokyo  5:48 How people dress up in Japan for Halloween  5:58 Where to buy Halloween Costumes in Japan  7:09 Halloween menus in Cafes  7:36 Scary Tales of Japan  7:50 Anna’s Scary Story: Kosuteyama  8:59 Davide’s Scary Story: Yuki Onna  11:36 Other Scary Stories of Japan  12:19 JT&Friends Halloween Plans  15:04 Haiku Time  16:16 Wrap-up and Happy Halloween! Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

The guys are joined by new and friendly JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about her first impressions upon coming to Japan. You can get used to many aspects of Japanese culture after living in the country for a while, but Veronica today reminded us about how and why Japan is one of the most unique places on earth! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW VERONICA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_rose__/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Here are the timestamps: 0:00 Teaser 0:50 Intro 1:54 Why Japan is So Unique 2:16 Today’s guest: Veronica! 2:27 When did you come to Japan? 2:58 First impressions about Japan, Culture Shocks 3:26 First day of work in Japan 4:18 Dress code in Japan 5:31 Japan’s love for uniforms 6:02 Veronica’s first Culture Shock in Japan 8:11 How loud is Tokyo, actually 11:02 First movie theatre experience in Japan 12:04 Veronica’s Japanese movie theatre story 13:58 Japan, the quiet country 14:23 Tokyo trains stop for the night 15:27 What to do when you are stuck in the Tokyo at night 16:29 How safe is Japan? 17:18 Culture Shock about Japanese Food 17:46 Baka-size: the huge glass! 18:41 Is Starbucks special in Japan? 19:27 No Hugs in Japan? 20:14 The reason why Japanese people don’t hug 22:30 Veronica’s image of Japan before coming to Japan 23:43 The subcultures of Japan 24:36 Saying “Bless you” in Japan 25:23 Why people don’t say “Bless you” in Japan 28:10 How Japanese react to earthquakes 30:47 Driving in Japan 32:50 How people walk in Japan 34:13 I wish Japan had more ovens! 35:14 Introducing today’s Waka 36:33 Waka Poem by Emperor Meiji 36:56 Thank you & important message ⚠️ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Today the guys discuss the pros and cons of the four season of Japan! Each one offers a lot of beauty and events that are worth experiencing, but some cons may put you off of choosing one instead of the other. If you are planning a trip to Japan but don't know what time of the year to pick to visit, we have you covered on this episode with all the information you need! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Timestamps below: 00:00 Teaser 00:47 Intro 01:59 Today’s topic! Japan's Four Season 05:17 Autumn in Japan 06:37 Autumn Destinations in Japan 08:20 Autumn Foods in Japan 09:29 Is Autumn a good season to visit Japan? 09:54 Events in Autumn in Japan 14:51 Winter in Japan 15:18 Winter Activities in Japan 15:32 Winter Foods in Japan 16:10 Winter Destinations in Japan 23:37 Spring in Japan 23:54 Spring Activities in Japan 29:46 Spring Foods in Japan 31:07 Spring Destinations in Japan 36:05 Summer in Japan 37:40 Summer Activities in Japan 39:08 Cicada Story 42:28 Summer Foods in Japan 43:37 Summer Destinations in Japan 45:45 Japanese Summer Hacks 48:14 Haiku of the day 48:58 Wrap-up Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Looking for the best TIPS to know about while traveling to Japan? Look no further than today's episode! Given how difficult it can be to navigate the uniqueness of the country, the guys discuss what are some of the most important things to keep in mind in order to have the best experience when visiting Japan for the first time. Money, general manners, best time to visit, all you need to know about public toilets, and much more! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/   🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Today Davide and Anna are joined by Lisa, talented Bangkok-based photographer and digital creator with a lot of experience and knowledge about Tokyo's best hangout spots. Lisa and the guys share their most favorite places in Tokyo, and all kinds of tips to enjoy Japan's capital! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakcorner/ EMAIL LISA FOR COLLABS: ispeakcorner@gmail.com   📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ  Here’s the timestamps below : 0:00 Teaser 0:19 Intro 0:46 Guest Intro - Lisa from Thailand 2:56 Lisa’s love for Japan 5:50 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Shinjuku 10:04 Tip for stealthy street photography 11:05 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Shibuya 13:40 Old fashioned neighbourhoods in Tokyo 14:55 Anima related neighbourhood in Tokyo 17:28 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Kichijoji 19:40 Best Vintage neighborhood in Tokyo - Shimokitazawa 20:38 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Ueno 23:17 Tokyo Station - tips for how to enjoy the area 25:24 Tokyo Skytree area 26:20 Difficulties and tips about street photography 27:32 Halloween in Shibuya, Tokyo 29:25 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Asakusa 32:12 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Yokohama 33:10 Unique spot in Tokyo - Nezu Shrine 35:50 Haiku by none other than Anna! 37:37 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

What can you buy with 100yen in Japan? Quite a lot more than you would think! The guys dive into it and talk about the main stores where you can find such prices and some of the most iconic purchases that you can make with 100yen, including a lot of useful ones in case of emergencies such as natural disasters. 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/     📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/  Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/  🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/  🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Here’s the timestamps below :    0:00 Teaser  0:16 Intro  0:43 Topic Intro - best 100yen purchases   5:57 Main 100yen stores in Japan  8:00 What you can buy at 100yen stores like DAISO  13:40 Useful type items at 100yen stores  15:17 Emergencies and items you need while in Japan  17:44 Natural disasters in Japan  22:24 Japan’s best Emergency and Survival Kit  25:55 Japan and The Ring of Fire  28:20 Emergency protocols in Japan  30:34 Japan and its relationship with nature and natural disasters  31:38 Haiku by Kyoshi Takahama  33:34 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Today the guys are joined by Runa, fellow Japanese JT member and expert on Ikebana - the art of flower arrangement - and Tea Ceremony, two of the most respected arts of Japan. Runa takes us on a journey to explore these very old traditions, explaining their meaning and giving actual demonstrations. You're in for a treat!!   🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    Tea ceremony (Urasenke): http://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/index.html    Ikebana (Ohara school of Ikebana): https://ikebanahq.org/ikebana-schools/ohara https://www.ohararyu.or.jp/    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/     Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   ✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/  🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/  🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Here’s the timestamps below :    0:00 Teaser  0:19 Intro  0:46 Topic and Guest Intro - Ikebana and Tea Ceremony from expert Runa  4:30 Meaning behind Ikebana and Tea Ceremony   6:15 Ikebana Styles and Schools  7:42 Ikebana Flower Arrangement Demonstration  13:02 Ikebana representing your mental state  14:34 What you can learn from Ikebana (Nature)  16:00 Ikebana forms depending on the occasion  16:50 Duration of an Ikebana arrangement  18:46 Tea ceremony demo  19:53 Tea ceremony instruments  22:44 Matcha tea making  23:42 Japanese etiquette - how to drink tea  26:02 Social importance of Ikebana and Tea ceremony   27:44 Ikebana Overseas Schools  28:24 Ikebana lessons for foreign visitors in Japan  29:29 Matcha tart made by Anna!  30:12 Tea ceremony gratitude phrase  31:53 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!  PS. Sorry about the audio issues guys!!

The guys are joined by Julie, dear JT colleague, who shares her story about living in Japan as a full-time student at a female-only school in Japan. Anna later discusses her experience in elementary school in Japan, Davide shares his experience about being an exchange student in Tokyo, and the guys talk about all the customs and fun facts about these very different school experiences! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW JULIE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julcsiintokyo/?hl=en MEXT scholarship and School blog: https://julcsiintokyo.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/how-you-can-study-in-japan-for-free/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/    : https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Here are the timestamps below: 0:00 Teaser 0:22 Intro 0:48 Start and Guest Intro 3:05 Topic Intro: School in Japan 3:59 Female Only Schools in Japan (Tokyo) 8:04 Japanese language level required to enter Japanese school 10:27 Most memorable experience at female only school in Japan 13:16 English-only schools in Japan (Tokyo) 16:00 Activities and clubs at universities 19:00 Rules about transgender persons applying for female only school in Japan 19:48 Primary school and Junior high school in Japan 23:03 Clothes and Uniforms 28:05 School Festivals 35:40 School Trips 39:21 Homestay experiences and language exchange 41:01 Quote from author Cathy Davidson 42:22 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

The guys are joined by Kota, JT fellow member, to talk about his experience as a Japanese person living in the US, the struggles, the excitement, and some of the main differences between the two cultures, especially when it comes to dating! Stay tuned until the end for a live and intense reaction to Japan's stinkiest food - Kusaya. 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    FOLLOW KOTA SAN: https://www.instagram.com/kotahasegawa/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/          : https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/  🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Here’s the timestamps below : 0:00 Teaser 0:19 Intro 0:46 Start 1:24 Guest Intro, Kota san - his life in South Dakota, US 10:20 Japan vs US Cultural Differences 12:50 Japanese Cultural Values and Expectations 16:50 Dating in Japan vs The West 21:40 Japan’s Group Dating: Goukon 28:00 The Godzilla Island Dance Video 30:00 Trying Japan’s Stinkiest Food 35:00 Haiku by Kobayashi Issa 35:26 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Luca is back and he brings a Western vibe to today's episode! The guys catch up and talk about how Western culture has made its way into Japan and how the country adopted it and adapted it for Japanese society, oftentimes ending up with funny results. Stick around until the end for a special taste test of...a $20 Mango!🥭   🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/    Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/     🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Timestamps below: 0:00 Teaser 0:15 Intro 0:42 Start 3:09 Topic Intro - Western Culture in Japan 6:40 History behind Western Culture Adoption 8:10 Fruit in Japan - most expensive fruit in the world 13:58 US Culture in Japan - Baseball 17:54 Language - Adopted Foreign Words 22:24 Foreign Food Adoption 27:15 Japanglish! 30:33 $20 Mango Taste Test 33:25 Foreign Haiku by Winona Baker 35:44 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Anna (Japanese-Australian) and Davide are joined by dear JT colleague Maria (Japanese-German) to talk about what it means being half Japanese in Japan. They talk about their experiences growing up, their transition to-from their home countries, funny social interactions, and more, while feasting on food from their home countries! About Davide...he's got some touchy questions and experiences to share.   🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends     FOLLOW MARIA:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariyamaria_/  📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom    Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/   📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/   🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Here are the timestamps below!   0:00 Teaser  0:36 Intro  1:03 Start  1:38 Topic and Guest Intro - Being Half-Japanese  2:35 Food Feast from Germany, Australia, Japan, and Italy  7:19 Does Personality change depending on where you are?  11:58 Do you identify more with being Japanese or the other “identity”?  16:36: Mixing languages  18:15 Do you get treated differently?  20:44 Misunderstandings with people in Japan   22:42 Japanese vs Foreign Way of Dressing  25:18 Resistance from Grandparents about mixed relationships  28:17 Benefits of Being “Half”  29:30 Meaning of “Half” in Japan  30:20 Beauty of being from different places  31:34 Deep Japan Saying and Ending 32:35 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Japan's YouTuber, perky polyglot, and New Yorker Loretta, aka "KemushiChan", joins Anna and Davide to talk about her journey from the Big Apple to Tokyo. The guys discuss some of the experiences shared on previous trips to beautiful Japanese prefectures, touch on the differences between Japanese and Western culture, Japan's relationship with Nakedness, and dive into all things Japan. 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW LORETTA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kemushichan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemushijp/ 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Here's the timestamps for the episode : 0:00 Teaser 0:39 Intro 1:06 Start 2:26 Guest Intro - The great Loretta aka KemushiChan 5:52 KemushiChan’s Japan Travel Channel Development 7:48 Major differences between US and Japan 12:09 Countryside vs City in Japan 14:38 The beauty of Wakayama Cycling Tour 20:17 Loretta’s favorite prefecture (Akita and Aomori) 21:23 Taking for granted Japan’s beauty 24:14 Wakayama Cycling Tour Video Clip! 25:32 Japan’s relationship with being naked 31:08 Loretta’s future plans 33:38 Advice for people wanting to travel to Japan! 35:30 Quote from Japan’s most famous samurai Miyamoto Musashi 37:07 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Today you're in for a wild ride! Davide and Anna are joined by Sebastian, a fellow JT member who came to discuss all things Japanese Idol Culture - its origins, the values behind it, all the different kinds and styles, and much more!  🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    FOLLOW SEBASTIAN:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SayumiWhisp   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanmeineliebe/   Check out his website: https://japanmeineliebe.de/    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom    Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/   🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Timestamps below:   0:00 Teaser  0:25 Intro  0:52 Start  2:18 Guest and Topic Intro - Idol Culture  3:10 Sebastian’s Unique and Romantic Introduction to Japan  5:15 History of the Idol Culture  11:20 AKB48 Japanese Idol Group  13:50 Struggles of Idols - Schedule, Dating, & more  20:40 K-pop vs J-pop  24:02 Idol Groups Coordination  25:12 Idol Groups and Imperfection  28:18 Drone Shot of Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle  29:11 Differences between Japanese and Foreign Idols  34:20 What it’s like at an idol group concert & Fans  39:09 Idol Groups and Sustainability  42:15 Idols and Pro Wrestling in Japan  43:43 Most Bizzarre Thing Sebastian has seen in Japan  45:48 Quote from Nakai Masahiro, leader of former SMAP boy group  47:03 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

In today's episode Davide and Anna are on a mission to explain some of the most bizarre things you will encounter while in Japan, uncovering some of the most popular rumors surrounding the Land of the Rising Sun. Ready to find out?? 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Timestamps below: 0:00 Teaser 0:19 Intro 0:46 Start 2:00 Episode Topic Intro - Japan's Top 6 Most Bizzarre Things 2:36 No Trash Cans in Japan - Reason Why 6:34 Japan's Extremely Expensive Fruit 9:35 Free Pocket Tissues 13:40 Japan's Love for All Things Kawaii - History, Maid Cafes & More 25:01 Capsule Hotels 29:20 Love Hotels in Japan 36:50 Haiku by Takahama Kyoshi (1874-1959) 38:23 Outro Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

Japan Travel's COO, Geoff Day, joins the guys to talk about the relatable story behind his journey to Japan, why he fell in love with the country and what still makes him want to stick around and share its beauty with the world. Many tips and great experiences are shared on this one! 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends 📱FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ 📱FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/?hl=en Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/ 🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/ 🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en 🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net 🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

The guys talk about the intricate and fascinating topic of Japanese drinking culture - probably not what you would expect! Points covered range from drinking manners, typical hangout venues and events, all the different kinds of alcoholic beverages, the concept of 'NOMMUNICATION', and much more!   🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/?hl=en   Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en   🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Timestamps below:    0:00 Teaser  0:20 Intro  0:48 Start 1:35 Topic Intro - Japan’s Drinking Culture  3:55 Japanese Alcoholic Beverages Overview  12:00 Stigma on Alcohol in Japan  13:55 Strong Zero - Japan’s Infamous and Beloved Drink  17:38 Yamazaki Whiskey (tasting, history talk, Japanese snacks)  23:03 Suntory’s Roku Gin (flavorful herbal gin)   26:45 Awamori Beverage - Origins: Okinawa and Karate  32:35 Shochu vs Awamori   34:56 Sake/Nihonshu  39:58 Sake/Nihonshu Differences: Illustration  42:28 Manners for Pouring Drinks  44:40 Religious Significance of Sake and Fun Facts  49:40 Drinking in Japanese Culture (Manners, Nommunication)  53:50 Haiku  55:48 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!

In today's episode, we talk about some of the most fascinating, some of the wildest, cutest, and funnest traditional festivals that you'll find in Japan. Different 'matsuri' take place during different times of the year and on different cities. Come join us to find out all about it!  🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/     📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/?hl=en  Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/  Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/  🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/    🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en   🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    See the timestamps here below:    0:00 Teaser  0:17 Intro Music and Video  0:44 Start  1:36 Matsuri - Japanese Festival Intro  3:47 Winter Festival in Akita: Namahage Matsuri   10:30 Winter Festival in Iwate: Somin-sai Matsuri or Naked Festival  18:20 Winter Festival in Niigata - Hadaka Oshiai Matsuri   26:04 Summer Festival in Okinawa - Baantu Festival  29:50 Summer Festival in Aomori - Nebuta Festival  36:14 Autumn Festival in Wakayama - Warai (Laughing) Matsuri  41:10 Haiku  42:54 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!"