Assuming tokyo is required, the following 94 results were found.
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I narrate and reflect upon a personal medical emergency experience that landed me in a Japanese hospital for a week.
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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36 - Overtime in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10379:36-overtime-in-japan&catid=52
Japanese people are known for doing crazy amounts of overtime work, so much so that some have literally dropped dead. There's no way you're going to get American me to work such hours, so what's up with all the overtime in Japan?
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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37 - Japanese Holidayshttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10384:37-japanese-holidays&catid=52
Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the year covering my favorite Japanese holidays. I enjoy the not-working, eating, and getting drunk aspects; but complain about the having to buy and do stuff. Special thanks to the listener that suggested this topic.
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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Shinjuku is so mind-blowingly complicated that I get lost each and every time I go there. Despite extensive navigational preparation, GPS, Google Maps, etc., Shinjuku beats me every time. You have my heartfelt respect if you can successfully navigate...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Videos
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With special friend and guest Pavi, we discuss my list of heavenly flavors and foods that I first encountered in Japan and/or strongly associate with Japanese cuisine: Shouyu - https://amzn.to/2uE1Lvh Ponzu - https://amzn.to/2IjaIMy Yuzu -...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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With special friend and guest Pavi, we discuss my list of heavenly flavors and foods that I first encountered in Japan and/or strongly associate with Japanese cuisine: Goma - https://amzn.to/2Ij10K3 Anko - https://amzn.to/2IgVckn Mentaiko -...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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26 - Japanese Servicehttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10245:26-japanese-service&catid=52
Japan prides itself on its awe-inspiring service. I discuss 4 examples of where I find exceptional service in Japan, along with 4 examples of perplexing exceptions.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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I discuss healthcare in Japan, comparing and contrasting it with USA healthcare. I also share several personal experiences to paint a more colorful cultural picture.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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Laid Offhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10063-laid-off
Summer 2009--I was laid off. We were told as a group on a Tuesday that management had decided to outsource IT services and that our last working day would be Friday. 3 of the SA team would go, and only 1 would stay. I had seen this coming, so I wasn't...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Rude Awakeninghttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10065-rude-awakening
Kayo and I had a very rude awakening this morning. A loud alarm went off around 6:30am. It was immediately followed by a recorded voice saying, "An earthquake is coming! An earthquake is coming!" It was the nationwide early warning system, and our...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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alone did get me paid, the threat alone will not instigate true reform. Here is the one I visited: https://jsite.mhlw.go.jp/tokyo-roudoukyoku/ When I went there, they were very receptive and helpful; however, in my case there wasn't much they could do...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Show Biz
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The Clinical Trialhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10078-the-clinical-trial
A friend of mine emailed me with an interesting and well-paid opportunity. It was a clinical trial for a drug going through the Japanese equivalent of FDA approval. The drug, approved several years ago in the US, was typically used to combat a stomach...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Episode 1 - Smokinghttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10137:episode-1-smoking&catid=52
Japanese people love their cigarettes. Compared to the USA, Japan is a veritable smokers' paradise. I discuss the reasons why, and what should be done about this public health concern that annoys the crap out of me.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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Survival Japanese - A fun outline of tips and tricks I've learned while living in Japan and interacting with the natives.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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Why I Can't Move Back To America - After over 8 years in Japan, I don't think I can ever move back to the USA. Here's why.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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Japan has a few products and services that are so damn cool I can't live without them. A few may even be successful in the US, while others…no freakin' way.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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It's time for a night out on the town! I share stories and discuss 4 unique Japanese things that add a little spice to the dating and nightlife scene here.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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13 - LA Visit Part 1https://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10201:13-la-visit-part-1&catid=52
Part 1 of 2 of a very special episode recorded in my hometown of Los Angeles with my 3 best friends. Among other things we discuss Japan's dark underbelly, including the red light industry and the Yakuza.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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I discuss several things that Japan and its culture have taught me about promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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17 - The Misunderstoodhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10211:17-the-misunderstood&catid=52
I discuss four often-misunderstood things related to Japanese culture.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast