Japan According To Akil Podcast

In this mellow episode I share a surreal story about a recent Tokyo train ride, and give some information about a unique game played in some Japanese schools. ========== Related links: Episode 127 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/M3Z9MkHE_Ik Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you-but-it-is-not-true/answer/Rei-M...

This time I go further in depth about everything from technology to gender inequality in Japanese technology. ========== Related links: Episode 126 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/WnkIeuqDuE0 Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you-but-it-is-not-true/answer/Rei-Miyasaka?ch=8&share=5e720afc&srid=uoaDLz C...

We have another food sampling episode along with some nightlife advice, and much more. ============ Related links: Youtube Episode 125 Video: https://youtu.be/WdzzK5nCnw0 Nightlife advice https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/thesmartlocal.com/japan/japanese-nightlife-rules/amp/ Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you...

This episode is a tale filled with background information and side-stories as I explain the events leading up to the NOVA (Japan's former largest English conversation school) bankruptcy of 2007  ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 124 Video: https://youtu.be/b-cy49DiXcU Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingto...

I give some insight into banking, dating, and eating out in the Tokyo area along the way to an educational and entertaining episode. I hope you enjoy it. ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 123 Video: https://youtu.be/jHm9m6GkfkQ 10 Best Japanese Fast Food Chains https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/10-best-Japanese-fast-food-chains Gokan Tips https://guidable.co/culture/love/what-you-should-kn...

In this rapid fire episode I give lots of information and stories ranging from cultural advice to crazy Japanese izakaya stories. ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 122 Video: https://youtu.be/xpMavKqTd5o 22 insanely tasty Japanese snacks you can get at convenience stores https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/guide/NTJnews0052-en/ ‘Omotenashi?!’: 4 Guys Reveal the Most Shocking Things...

This time I talk through my thoughts on developing situation in America looking in from the outside. We also get into an article related to the Japanese pension system. ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 121 Video: https://youtu.be/SXLQCFKYATg Rapper Killer Mike gives impassioned speech during Atlanta protests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHWVJYXkeU Japan revises law to make more part-t...

In this episode I give a quick update on the opening of Japan, plus we get into an interesting article about manners in Japan while I share inside info and some stories as well. ========== Episode 120 Youtube Video https://youtu.be/EQunruM6jj0 April travelers to Japan dropped 99.9% from year earlier to 2,900 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/21/national/foreign-travelers-japan-decline-reco...

In this episode I give some detailed advice for you to succeed in Japan if you are here or thinking about coming here in the future, dating advice for ladies, and more. ========= Related Links: Youtube Episode 119 Video: https://youtu.be/sz_kiNmMmC0 4 Things you should know before dating a Japanese man http://www.enicee.com/en/article/What-you-should-know-before-dating-a-Japanese-man Las Vegas San...

My apologies for the missing video on this episode. I have an idea what happened and will try to fix the problem for next time. However, or all of you listeners, we have short, but sweet episode filled with information and entertainment. ========== Japanese Hornet Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVwTsDw_p0 Japanese Hornet TV Show Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhQ_HDJQyBY Jap...

We have content-packed episode with a few unexpected happenings along the way. Please take a look at the links below after listening to the episode. ==================== Full Episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/TuIBUdszNvI BBC Article-Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52466834 Chibi Maruko Chan Season 1 on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/wat...

In this short-but-sweet episode I share some everyday events I went through today mixed in with a few tips on ducking the crowds in Japan. =========== Youtube Episode 116 Video: https://youtu.be/wYKHpAcM5v4

This is a very speedy episode when I give some updates, background and predictions on what I expect to happen in Tokyo over the next few weeks related to the developing COVID-19 situation. =================== Youtube Episode 115 Video: https://youtu.be/YU5BEfE346k English Medical Support Hotline https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200409/p2g/00m/0na/017000c Tokyo and central governments clash o...

This episode went a bit (really) off the rails and I vented a bit about what is going on in Japan in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak and a possible turning point in the collective Japanese psyche regarding this issue. ========= Episode 114 Youtube Video https://youtu.be/04pTEGBls5Q Abe's two-mask pledge met online with derision and humor https://japantoday.com/category/politics/no-masking-the-mo...

My apologies for the break from our typical format, but I got a bit carried away addressing the elephant in the room. I also tried to get some advice to people living in Japan that could be timely and applicable. If you know anyone living in Japan I would encourage you to refer them to this episode if they are confused on what to do moving forward.  Please take care of yourself and your loved...

This was another great episode with lots of insight and of course video (with a good angle in the link below). I give an new take on how I (and my wife) believe the current situation will affect the Olympics, plus some advice you won’t hear anywhere else. ========= Episode 112 Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M7HD7fKCbE&feature=youtu.be SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Lotte Custard Cak...

With all of the negative news in the world, this episode I try to lighten the mood by getting around to a lighthearted list that I alluded to in previous episodes. Also, be sure to check the links below. I have added video to the podcast, so please check my first attempt (apologies for the bad camera angle) via my Youtube page. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Nagatanien Rice Sea...

In this episode I break down the current Corona Virus situation based on information I have gathered from the media, news outlets, and personal contacts. We are going to explore the issue from political, economic, and social aspects and hopefully give a fresh perspective on the issue (I’m and investigative journalist in this episode…kind of). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Ginb...

This is a content packed episode with lots of links to videos, articles, and movie info that you really should explore for context and awareness about what it is really like to live in Japan for various reasons. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Eiwa Strawberry Marshmallow 80g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Japanese women’s magazine’s list of tr...

Sorry, but there isn’t going to be an episode this week. Gotta do my taxes for Japan (plus I was a bit sick last weekend). Sorry for the delay, but I will be back with another great episode next week!

The first and second halves of this episode are really different. We start with a serious and very important topic that I try to shed light on, then we follow up with some nightlife recommendations if you want to hit the town in Tokyo (and more along the way). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Fujiya Lemon Squash Gummy 40g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_mediu...

In this episode we get into two pretty serious topics. One which is making headlines and the other has seemed to slip under the radar. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Yuraku Black Thunder Family Pack 173g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Japan briefs embassies on planned release of contaminated water from Fukushima plant into ocean https://www.j...

This time around I go back and add some supplemental stories and info to previously discussed topics, then we get into a few articles concerning Japanese society (and more). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Bourbon Choco Digestive Biscuit 17 Sheets) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Kiefer Sutherland 24 Calorie Mate Commercials https://www.youtube.c...

It’s story time with Akil! After giving an update on the podcast we we get into some crazy anecdotes from my time here in Japan, with some secret Tokyo cherry blossom season advice to boot. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Otsuka Calorie Mate Chocolate Flavor 80g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Kamurozaka https://shinagawa.kokosil.net/en/place/0...

In this information packed episode I get a bit heated as I give my opinions on a few great articles that were submitted, then I give some inside information on the Carlos Ghosn situation straight out of Japan. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product:  Calbee Potato Chips seaweed salt Taste 60g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner High Japanese Prices http://w...