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Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 163. we're on autopilot this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! We're in our Pre summer series of my favorite Japanese pop music, and I want to discuss and talk about my favorite artist just for this week in preparation for the Band Maid concert next week!...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to Episode 162 of the podcast! This week, I will be talking about the most popular and famous Japanese animator Makoto Shinkai is a director, writer, producer, animator, editor, cinematographer, voice actor, manga artist, and former graphic designer. I want to talk with you about the listeners, why he is my favorite Japanese animator, and why his film and art are so am...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 161. we're on autopilot this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! In this week's episode, "The Anime Series" I will be talking about my favorite animes old and new ones throughout the years of my life! In this week's anime, I will be talking about one of Haya...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to Episode 160 of the podcast! This week I will be talking about one of the newest Makoto Shinkai Films "Suzume" (2023)  This Japanese animated fantasy adventure film is about a modern action-adventure road story where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side releasing disasters all over Japan.  I want to discuss and...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 159, this week and I am talking about John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) this Action, Crime, and Thriller movie that is Now in Theaters! John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes. I want to discu...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 158 we're on autopilot this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! In this week's episode,  I'll be talking about a very popular Vocaloid and Virtual Idol Miku Hatsune, and why she is so popular in anime, manga, Japanese pop culture, and I want to discuss with...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to the 157 episodes! this week's episode, it's another Catching up with Smooth Tokyo Part 5 and we're just chilling in the dojo! Plus, I'm talking about what's going on in my life recapping the last few months and episodes/series I have done in the previous few months. I've some new things and places I want to share about in my Segment "Smo...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to the 156 episodes! In this week's episode, The autopilot is off and we're back with a fresh episode! We're talking about what happened in the last few weeks of march and the New 2023  Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village arc movie and Creed 3 and how it had some Anime theme in the film. Also, Everything everywhere all at once won the Oscars and I want to share m...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 153 of the podcast in this week's episode I'm closing out our series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! back in February, I was discussing and sharing my favorite Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows! Today I'm doing Mini Marathon to close the series! In this week's anime, I will be talking about True Tears and its excellent Romance...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 155 of the podcast in this week's episode I'm closing out our series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! back in February, I was discussing and sharing my favorite Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows! Today I'm doing Mini Marathon to close the series with a Japanese Rom-com movie called  "My Darling Is a Foreigner" Set in the T...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 154 of the podcast in this week's episode I'm closing out our series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! back in February, I was discussing and sharing my favorite Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows! Today I'm doing Mini Marathon to close the series! I will be talking about one of the Makoto Shinkai Films Your Name or (Kimi no Na w...

Konnichiwa Minnasan, I hope you enjoyed the previous month and binge-listening to the pod during the month of February. I just wanted to make a short announcement/reminder to you the listeners about this week's episode I'm closing out our series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! back in February, I was discussing and sharing my favorite Japanese-related dramas, movies, and realit...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 152 of the podcast In February I'm continuing a new series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! Since February is a love Month I want to focus on Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows! This week's episode continues our series with a Netflix film called Love Like the Falling Petals! Photographer Haruto falls head over heels for his hair...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 151 In the month of  February I'm starting a new series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! Since February is a love Month I want to focus on Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows! In this week's episode, we're kicking off with a Netflix Show called "REA(L)OVE" A group of men and women, each burdened with a dark secret, look for...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 150 we're on autopilot this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! In this week's episode, Just in time for Valentine's Day, I will be talking about How do the Japanese people in Japan celebrate Valentine's day vs everyone else around the world? Enjoy this...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 149. In this week's episode, I'm celebrating the Third anniversary of this podcast and I want to look back at all the accomplishments in three years! Also,  share my favorite episodes and moments with you and talk about the future of where the podcast will go in a few years with you the listeners! Enjoys this episode Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu Minnasan and Kine...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 148. This week's episode is in honor of my third-year anniversary of the Podcast for next week!  I'm reairing the first and second anniversary year episode in In preparation for next week's 3rd-year anniversary episode Enjoys this episode Here are all the Info Links to my Podcast episodes, Social Media, and Podcast Merch https://linktr.ee/Smoothtokyothe...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 147, In this episode, I'm doing a Netflix series reality show review "Love is Blind Japan" In this reality dating series, marriage-minded singles in Japan meet, date, and get engaged before ever setting eyes on each other and Takashi Fujii and Yuka Itaya host the show. I've watched the show and want to discuss and share my review with you the listeners and w...

Konnichiwa Minnasan, I hope your month of January is going well and binge listening to the pod during this month. I just wanted to make a short announcement to you the listeners about the podcast!! Next Month In February I'm starting a new series called "Japanese Romantic Love Series" (JRLS)! Since February is a love Month I want to focus on Japanese-related dramas, Movies, and reality shows in th...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 146 we're on autopilot this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! In this week's episode, "The Anime Series" I will be talking about my favorite animes old and new ones throughout the years of my life! In this week's anime, I'm talking about My Teen Romantic C...

Konnichiwa Minnasan, and Welcome Back listeners to the podcast Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu or Happy New Year in Japanese! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas,  Holidays, and New Years' with family & friends!   SEASON 3 IS HERE! in this week's episode, I'm doing a Holiday Recap / Catch-up episode and I will be recapping my time off the air. Also, casting my vision with you and what I want to do thi...

Konnichiwa Minnasan, I hope your month of December is going well and binge listening to the pod during this break. I just wanted to make a short announcement to you the listeners about the podcast!! SAVE THE DATE Season 3 of the Podcast is starting on Friday, January 6, 2023 See you, listeners, in two weeks! MERĪKURISUMASU AND AKEMASHITE OMEDETOU GOZAIMASU MINNASAN! Merry Christmas and a Happ...

Konnichiwa and Merīkurisumasu Minnasan, Welcome to 143 episode!  This week's episode  "Smooth Tokyo Christmas with Friends is back just in time for the holiday season! This week's guests and friends Semon & Big DZL are back on the pod and will give a life update from the last time he was on the podcast. Plus, looking back on this year 2022 reminisce Christmas memories, a little Anime...

Konnichiwa and Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu Minna-san  Welcome to Episode 144 of the podcast and the year's last episode! I'm doing a Recap episode for 2022 and sharing and talking about my favorite episode  Series, and moments with you the listener!!! Plus A massive announcements regarding the future of the Podcast!!! Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu Minnasan! Music by Lo-fi Geek Enjoys this epi...

Konnichiwa Mina san, Welcome to episode 142 we're on autopilot again this week! But that doesn't mean I did not come empty-handed by rerunning one of my "Classic Smooth Tokyo Episodes" from this podcast Catalog! this week's episode I'm still continuing our "The Japanese Food Series"! These next few weeks or months I will be discovering my favorite Japanese foods and cuisines. In this week's episod...