Bon Bon Show

All aboard for a taste of the stratosphere! In this episode of The Bon Bon Show, Aaron and Kirk transition from train spotters to dreaming big as they explore Japan’s most exclusive, ultra-luxury “cruise trains” including the breathtaking Train Suite Shiki-Shima, where tickets can clear over 1.5 million JPY. Kirk shares the hilarious reality check he experienced after spotting one of t...

Join Aaron and Kirk on The Bon Bon Show as we deep dive into Pragmata , the stunning new IP from Capcom that proves original sci-fi is still alive and well. Kirk shares his spoiler-free journey through this cinematic lunar adventure, comparing the heartfelt bond between Hugh and Diana to iconic duos like Joel and Ellie (Last of Us) or the Mandalorian and Grogu. We explore the game’s long dev...

Who reigns supreme in the Japanese skies? Join Aaron and Kirk as they compare Japan’s two biggest international carriers. It’s a battle between Star Alliance and Oneworld as we share our personal experiences, flight stories, and why we think one is clearly better than the other. If you’re planning a trip to Japan or just love aviation, this is an episode you can’t miss! We want t...

Join Aaron and Kirk as they explore the vibrant culture of watching professional sports in Japan. Recorded on March 22, 2026, this episode covers the duo’s personal experiences with the J-League (Football), NPB (Baseball), B-League (Basketball), and even Ice Hockey in Hokkaido. Discover why Japan offers one of the best spectator environments in the world—highlighting the affordability, top-tier pu...

In Episode 19 of the Bon Bon Show, recorded February 1, 2026, Aaron and Kirk prove that picture books aren’t just for children! We dive deep into the world of Japanese Train (Densha) Books and explore why these colorful pages are actually a goldmine for adult Japanese language learners and travel enthusiasts alike. If you are studying Japanese, planning a trip to Japan, or just love trains (...

What are EkiTags, how do you collect them? Why are they cool? That and more will be covered in episode 18 of the Bon Bon Show.

We wanted to talk about our favourite games we played in 2025 including honorable mentions and towards the end we will share the games we are looking forward to in 2026! We want to hear from you! Sent us a voice message – https://voicemail.bonbonshow.com Kirk’s List Honorable Mentions Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Wildgate The Farmer Was Replaced Top Played in 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition...

We are happy to be back, recording another episode of the Bon Bon Show. Happy New Year everyone and let’s talk about the JET Programme application, especially the Statement of Purpose.   We want to hear from you! Sent us a voice message – https://voicemail.bonbonshow.com Outro music by Amacha’s Music Studio Background video –  @JETProgrammeOfficial  

What is the Jet Program? https://jetprogramme.org/en/ Overview and Management – JET positions – Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) – Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) – Sports Exchange Advisors (SEA) Our Experience as former JETS – Aaron in Hokkaido – Kirk in Shimane Upcoming JET-themed episodes We want to hear from you! Sent us a voice message –...

We’re going to need some consoling as we chat about gaming, console gaming, to be exact. We want to hear from you! Sent us a voice message – voicemail.bonbonshow.com Status of the big three consoles – Xbox – Nintendo Switch – PS5 Recent controversies – Pricing – Game quality – Live services Conclusion: Our status as “console” gamers Outro music by Amacha&#...